Best TV Shows Guide: Why Olive Kitteridge Still Matters

Olive Kitteridge (2014) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. There's no such thing as a simple life.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Frances McDormand as Olive Kitteridge; Richard Jenkins as Henry Kitteridge; Zoe Kazan as Denise Thibodeau; Rosemarie DeWitt as Rachel Coulson; Martha Wainwright as Angela O'Meara; John Gallagher Jr. as Christopher Kitteridge; John T. Mullen as Kevin Coulson; Ann Dowd as Bonnie Newton

About Olive Kitteridge

A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.

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