The Time Traveler's Wife
Every moment matters.
Created by Steven Moffat
On HBO
A romantic drama centered on the emotional and relational toll of involuntary time travel, treating the fantastical premise as a metaphor for the fragility and preciousness of shared time.
The intricate and magical love story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem… time travel.
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Is The Time Traveler's Wife sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does The Time Traveler's Wife leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Time Traveler's Wife
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Time Traveler's Wife
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Time Traveler's Wife, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Time Traveler's Wife, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
