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A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017·Series·TV-PG·52 min·7.4(1,027)

Secrets will be revealed, one unfortunate event at a time.

The orphaned Baudelaire children face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf, all in their quest to uncover the secret of their parents' death.

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, SFR Play
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About A Series of Unfortunate Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2017 English-language action & adventure, family and comedy series created by Barry Sonnenfeld and Daniel Handler. The cast is led by Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman. It spans 3 seasons and 25 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

A Series of Unfortunate Events was produced by Take 5 Productions, Sonnenfeld Productions, Inc., and What is the Question? and made in Canada and United States of America. It was first aired on January 13, 2017, and carries a TV-PG certification.

Created by
Barry Sonnenfeld, Daniel Handler
First aired
January 13, 2017
Last aired
January 1, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-PG
Status
Ended
Seasons
3 (25 episodes)
Network
Netflix
Country
Canada, United States of America
Production
Take 5 Productions, Sonnenfeld Productions, Inc., What is the Question?
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A Series of Unfortunate Events cast & crew

A Series of Unfortunate Events was created by Barry Sonnenfeld and Daniel Handler.

The cast features Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf, Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket, Malina Weissman as Violet Baudelaire, Louis Hynes as Klaus Baudelaire, K. Todd Freeman as Arthur Poe, and Presley Smith as Sunny Baudelaire.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sven Faulconer, cinematography is by Bernard Couture, and it was produced by Daniel Handler.

Is A Series of Unfortunate Events worth watching?

A Series of Unfortunate Events holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,027 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.

With 3 seasons and 25 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy action & adventure, family, and comedy, A Series of Unfortunate Events is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Series of Unfortunate Events

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Cast of A Series of Unfortunate Events

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Count Olaf

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton

Lemony Snicket

Malina Weissman

Malina Weissman

Violet Baudelaire

Louis Hynes

Louis Hynes

Klaus Baudelaire

K. Todd Freeman

K. Todd Freeman

Arthur Poe

Presley Smith

Presley Smith

Sunny Baudelaire

A Series of Unfortunate Events — FAQs

Where can I watch A Series of Unfortunate Events in United States?

A Series of Unfortunate Events is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix?

Yes — A Series of Unfortunate Events is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is A Series of Unfortunate Events in?

A Series of Unfortunate Events is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of A Series of Unfortunate Events are there?

A Series of Unfortunate Events has 3 seasons with 25 episodes in total.

What is A Series of Unfortunate Events rated?

A Series of Unfortunate Events is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,027 ratings.

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