The Sounds (2020)

Drama · Thriller

Set against the backdrop of the stunning Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand, Maggie and Tom arrive to escape his oppressive family and start a business. When Tom disappears, buried secrets and family plots make paradise less than perfect.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (1,594 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 ↑ +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.31 avg 8 episodes 7.1 → 7.2 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Open Water	7.1	121
2	Find the Money	7.5	101
3	Not Tom	7.2	84
4	Playing the Odds	7.4	82
5	Not for Sale	7.4	84
6	Stick to the Plan	7.3	89
7	Help	7.4	73
8	Make Amends	7.2	78