Nip/Tuck (2003)
Two plastic surgeons face professional and personal crises in a world of brisk, gritty, and campy drama.
Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
How intense is Nip/Tuck?
Nip/Tuck has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Nip/Tuck feels like
- Tone
- grittycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream Nip/Tuck
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 6, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Nip/Tuck for you?
Is Nip/Tuck scary?
No. Nip/Tuck is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Nip/Tuck gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Nip/Tuck sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Nip/Tuck OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Nip/Tuck?
Episodes run about 44m.
Where can I stream Nip/Tuck?
Nip/Tuck is streaming on Hulu and Plex.
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