The Undoing (2020)
A violent death unravels a privileged life, forcing a woman to confront terrible, atmospheric revelations.
Grace and Jonathan Fraser are living the only lives they ever wanted. Overnight a chasm opens in their lives: a violent death and a chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child and her family.
How intense is The Undoing?
The Undoing has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Undoing feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittymelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Undoing
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Undoing scary?
No. The Undoing is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Undoing gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Undoing sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Undoing 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 The Undoing?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream The Undoing?
The Undoing is streaming on Max.
Does The Undoing have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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