How many seasons of Enlightened are there?

Enlightened has 2 seasons so far and has ended.

Is Enlightened worth watching?

BollyAI rates Enlightened a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 9.2/10 (Season 2, its strongest).

BollyAIThe Verdict18 June 2026United States · HBO · Drama · Comedy

Enlightened

Metacritic season score of 95 with near-universal acclaim; the Huffington Post called it one of the best stories experienced in a long time, and it stands as one of the highest-rated HBO seasons of the decade.

95%Critics52 reviews positive

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Renewal: HBO cancelled Enlightened in March 2013 after two seasons despite widespread critical acclaim, citing low viewership. Creator Mike White confirmed no revival plans. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Season	Released	BollyMeter	Critics	Audience	Verdict
Season 12011 · 10 eps	10 October 2011	7.4	87%	7.3/10	WORTH-IT
Season 22013 · 8 eps	13 January 2013	9.2	95%	7.3/10	MUST-WATCH

BollyMeter 9.2Metacritic season score of 95 with near-universal acclaim; the Huffington Post called it one of the best stories experienced in a long time, and it stands as one of the highest-rated HBO seasons of the decade.

Critics 95%Positive across a sample of 52 reviews.

Audience 7.3/10Metacritic User Score user rating.

Quoted“The show's must-see second season is one of the best stories I've experienced in a long time.”HuffPost

RenewalHBO cancelled Enlightened in March 2013 after two seasons despite widespread critical acclaim, citing low viewership. Creator Mike White confirmed no revival plans. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Pilot2011-10-10

Amy returns from a Hawaiian treatment center with a new vocabulary for herself and zero tolerance for the corporate world that broke her. The premiere is as much character study as comedy, and Dern makes Amy's conviction feel genuinely strange rather than charming.

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Enlightened - Quick Answers

Will there be another season of Enlightened?: HBO cancelled Enlightened in March 2013 after two seasons despite widespread critical acclaim, citing low viewership. Creator Mike White confirmed no revival plans. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter.)
Where can I watch Enlightened in India?: Enlightened streams on HBO.
How many seasons of Enlightened are there?: Enlightened has 2 seasons so far and has ended.
Is Enlightened worth watching?: BollyAI rates Enlightened a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 9.2/10 (Season 2, its strongest).

Updated 18 June 2026