Dead to Me (2019)

A darkly funny Netflix drama about grief, secrets, and the most complicated friendship on television.

Dead to Me - Series Information

  • Original Title: Dead to Me
  • First Air Year: 2019
  • Last Air Year: 2022
  • Created by: Liz Feldman
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 30
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: May 3, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), May 3, 2019 (Canada - 18+), May 3, 2019 (United Kingdom - 15), May 3, 2019 (Germany - 16), May 3, 2019 (France - 16), May 3, 2019 (India - A), May 3, 2019 (New Zealand - 16), May 3, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), May 3, 2019 (Brazil - 16), May 3, 2019 (Mexico - C), May 3, 2019 (Spain - 16), May 3, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
  • Networks: Netflix
  • Production Companies: Gloria Sanchez Productions, CBS Studios, Visualized
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Alternative Titles: Έχεις Πεθάνει για Μένα (GR), Muertos para mí (MX), Morts à mes yeux (CA), Мертв для меня (RU), Мъртъв за мен (BG)

Dead to Me - Plot

A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems.

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Dead to Me - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Liz Feldman

Main Cast

  • Christina Applegate
  • Linda Cardellini
  • James Marsden
  • Luke Roessler
  • Sam McCarthy
  • Diana Maria Riva
  • Max Jenkins
  • Brandon Scott
  • Keong Sim
  • Valerie Mahaffey

Writers

  • Kelly Hutchinson
  • Liz Feldman
  • Emma Rathbone
  • Cara DiPaolo
  • Abe Sylvia

Executive Producers

  • Will Ferrell
  • Christie Smith
  • Liz Feldman
  • Christina Applegate
  • Adam McKay

Dead to Me - FAQs

Where can you stream Dead to Me?

Dead to Me is available exclusively on Netflix, including both the standard subscription tier and Netflix Standard with Ads. All three seasons — comprising 30 episodes — are available to stream in full. The series is accessible in numerous countries where Netflix operates.

Is Dead to Me based on a true story?

Dead to Me is not based on a true story. It is an original creation by writer and showrunner Liz Feldman. However, Feldman has spoken publicly about drawing on personal experiences with grief and loss to shape the emotional authenticity at the heart of the series.

Who plays Jen and Judy in Dead to Me?

Jen Harding is played by Christina Applegate, and Judy Hale is played by Linda Cardellini. Their electric on-screen chemistry drives the entire series. Both actresses received Emmy nominations for their performances, with Applegate earning widespread critical acclaim despite battling multiple sclerosis during production.

How many seasons does Dead to Me have?

Dead to Me ran for three seasons on Netflix, with each season consisting of 10 episodes, bringing the total to 30 episodes. Season 1 premiered in May 2019, Season 2 in May 2020, and the third and final season in November 2022, concluding the story on a definitive note.

Did Dead to Me win any awards?

Dead to Me earned multiple award nominations throughout its run. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini both received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The show was also recognized at the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globes, cementing its status as a critically admired series.

Is Dead to Me cancelled or has it ended?

Dead to Me has officially ended. Netflix and creator Liz Feldman confirmed that Season 3, released in November 2022, would serve as the series finale. The show concluded its run intentionally after three seasons, delivering a planned ending rather than being cancelled unexpectedly.

What is Dead to Me about?

Dead to Me follows Jen, a sharp-tongued widow hunting for the driver who killed her husband in a hit-and-run, and Judy, a warm but secretive optimist she meets at a grief support group. Their unlikely bond deepens into a darkly comedic exploration of guilt, friendship, and the secrets people keep.

What is the content rating for Dead to Me?

Dead to Me is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating that the series is intended for mature audiences only. The rating reflects the show's adult themes, including strong language, dark humor, depictions of grief, violence, and morally complex situations throughout all three seasons.

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