Six Feet Under

Overview

Six Feet Under is a critically acclaimed drama series that centers on the lives of the Fisher family, who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles. The story begins with the sudden death of the family patriarch, Nathaniel Fisher, which forces his estranged son Nate to return home and confront the reality of the family business alongside his repressed brother David, his mother Ruth, and his rebellious teenage sister Claire. Throughout its five-season run, the series explores the complexities of life, death, and human relationships. Each episode typically begins with a death, serving as a catalyst for the Fishers to navigate their own personal struggles, including grief, sexuality, addiction, and the search for meaning. The show is renowned for its dark humor, surrealist elements, and its profound, emotionally resonant exploration of the human condition.