TV series

The O. Henry Playhouse

1957 · 1 season

A gentle, ironic tour of human foibles, each tale landing with a wry twist and a touch of warmth.

Overview: Anthology series based on the short stories of O. Henry.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, melancholic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Morality, love, class, deception
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Add to a list: The O. Henry Playhouse

Free in the US

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

More like this

Like The O. Henry Playhouse, but

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown

Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: morality
love
class
deception
fate
Places: big city
small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none