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Limited Series – Scenes From a Marriage

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An adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's 1973 Swedish TV miniseries about a marriage falling apart.
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Though Scenes from a Marriage's straightforward approach at times struggles to justify its existence, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac's crackling chemistry and impressive performances are a sight to behold.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk 09/19/2024
Scenes from a Marriage becomes a Rorschach test for how we judge men versus how we judge women, striking down old biases about who is allowed to be a bad spouse. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma News.com.au 11/02/2021
Two extraordinary and compassionate performances from Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac. Go to Full Review
Ian Freer Empire Magazine 10/30/2021
3/5
Lacking the humanity of Bergman's version, the dispassionate tone of Scenes From A Marriage doesn't move you but it's worth staying with for spectacular performances from Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac. Go to Full Review
Sarah Ward Concrete Playground 06/25/2022
It's been done before, and will be again — officially and in everything else that's taken cues from the original Swedish series — but here and now, this series works as grippingly and movingly as it does because of its stars. Go to Full Review
Lina Lecaro L.A. Weekly 03/05/2022
Its not exactly pleasant to watch, but its honest and its human. Go to Full Review
Marshall Shaffer Decider 02/15/2022
Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain are true devotees to the technical side of their craft, and their training pays enormous dividends in Scenes from a Marriage. Go to Full Review
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Marco L @decatur555 02/14/2025 (CASTELLANO) "Secretos de un matrimonio" no es una serie que se vea con ligereza. No porque le falte interés, sino porque remueve sentimientos y expone situaciones que pueden resultar demasiado reales. Cada episodio es una ventana abierta a la intimidad de una pareja en crisis, y hay momentos en los que cuesta mirar sin sentirse incómodo. Jessica Chastain y Oscar Isaac están increíbles. La conexión entre ambos actores es innegable. Logran que cada discusión, cada mirada y cada pausa cargada de tensión se sienta auténtica. En los episodios 2, 3 y 4, la serie alcanza un nivel de intensidad que deja huella. Algunas escenas golpean fuerte, los diálogos hieren como puñales y los silencios, lejos de ser vacíos, están cargados de significado. En comparación con la versión de Bergman, esta adaptación moderniza algunos aspectos y suaviza otros. Para algunos, eso puede restarle impacto, pero sigue siendo una historia dura y honesta. Es un reflejo de las relaciones de hoy, con todos sus matices y contradicciones. No es una serie para todo el mundo ni para cualquier momento. Pero si te enfrentas a ella con la mente abierta, Secretos de un matrimonio ofrece una mirada brutalmente honesta sobre el amor, la ruptura y lo difícil que es dejar ir. (ENGLISH) "Scenes from a Marriage" is not a series to watch lightly. Not because it lacks interest, but because it stirs emotions and exposes situations that may feel all too real. Each episode is an open window into the intimacy of a couple in crisis, and there are moments when it’s hard to watch without feeling uncomfortable. Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac deliver outstanding performances. Their connection is undeniable. Every argument, every glance, and every tension-filled pause feels genuine. In episodes 2, 3, and 4, the series reaches an emotional intensity that lingers. Some scenes hit hard, the dialogues cut like knives, and the silences—far from being empty—are filled with meaning. Compared to Bergman’s version, this adaptation modernizes certain aspects and softens others. For some, this might lessen its impact, but it remains a raw and honest story. It reflects today’s relationships, with all their nuances and contradictions. This is not a series for everyone, nor for just any moment. But if you approach it with an open mind, Scenes from a Marriage offers a brutally honest look at love, breakups, and the difficulty of letting go. See more Jenaro V @JenaroV 12/05/2024 Densa como el tema que trata, actuaciones increíbles, dignas de los emmys que ganaron en su momento, todo lo que plantea y todo lo que te hace cuestionarte. See more samuel2546434 07/17/2024 The best limited series of it's kind that ever existed. See more maggie m 07/02/2024 Outstanding performance from both lead actors but especially from Jessica Chastain. Absolute masterclass. Well written and beautifully acted. Am rewatching from the start. Superb. See more Kate R 03/16/2024 "Scenes from a Marriage" is a frank conversations that can't be afforded. P.S. It will just break your fucking heart and then put it back together. Five episodes with the magnificent Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, a remake of the classic series by Ingmar Bergman. No more than one episode at a time, and definitely watch it to the end. See more Megan e 11/11/2023 5/5, so good with truly fantastic performances. But it was also difficult to watch and tough subject matter. Beautifully shot! Worth watching! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 2021 Innocence and Panic After a tense day of reflection and disclosure, Mira and her husband, Jonathan, navigate the consequences of unexpected news. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 2021 Poli When Mira returns from a business trip with a crushing revelation, she and Jonathan struggle to process the complicated aftershock. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 2021 The Vale of Tears Jonathan and Mira share all that they've learned since separating, rekindling old connections at the risk of exacerbating dormant wounds. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 2021 The Illiterates Jonathan and Mira reconvene, exploring the root of their connection but ultimately finding the source of their animalistic impulses. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 2021 In the Middle of the Night, in a Dark House, Somewhere in the World Mira and Jonathan reassess their love story. Details
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Season Info

Director
Hagai Levi
Executive Producer
Daniel Bergman, Lars Blomgren, Blair Breard, Jessica Chastain, Michael Ellenberg, Amy Herzog, Oscar Isaac, Hagai Levi
Screenwriter
Hagai Levi, Amy Herzog
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 12, 2021