The Good Place (2016)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,903 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
First aired: 2016-09-19
Seasons: 4 · 50 episodes
Where to watch The Good Place
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
The Good Place parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Good Place is a TV-14 philosophical comedy about the afterlife and becoming a better person.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantastical afterlife peril (torture jokes, hell) played for comedy, not graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop
- Ted Danson as Michael
- William Jackson Harper as Chidi Anagonye
- Jameela Jamil as Tahani Al-Jamil
- Manny Jacinto as Jason Mendoza
- D'Arcy Carden as Janet
The Good Place FAQ
Is The Good Place good?
The Good Place has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,903 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Good Place?
In the US you can stream The Good Place on Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Good Place OK for kids?
The Good Place is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Good Place is a TV-14 philosophical comedy about the afterlife and becoming a better person.
What shows are like The Good Place?
If you liked The Good Place, try Wednesday, The Young Ones, The Boys and Peep Show.