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Is The Good Place on Netflix in Japan?
Yes The Good Place (2016) is available on Netflix in Japan. We first spotted it on January 20, 2022.
Sometimes Netflix doesn't have all seasons and episodes available though, so check the episode list below for complete availability listing.
But before you go, did you know that Netflix has movies and shows in their catalogue that they hide from us here in Japan?
Thousands of them!
And did you know there are now ways to unlock those titles so you can watch them?
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The Good Place
2016
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.
Genres
Actors
Josh Siegal, Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden, Manny Jacinto, Ted Danson, Marc Evan Jackson, Tiya Sircar
Where to watch The Good Place in Japan
Netflix Japan currently has The Good Place available for streaming right now
The Good Place can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen
Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
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| 1: Everything Is Fine | 2016-09-19 | available in Japan |
| Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place, but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet; Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she's worthy of his help. | ||
| 2: Flying | 2016-09-19 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael feel better about the unknown flaw in his Neighborhood. | ||
| 3: Tahani Al-Jamil | 2016-09-22 | available in Japan |
| Chidi begins formally teaching Eleanor about ethics, and lesson No. 1 is: be kind to your neighbor. Michael and Janet help Chidi find a new, exciting hobby. | ||
| 4: Jason Mendoza | 2016-09-29 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose. | ||
| 5: Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis | 2016-10-06 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor's eagerness to learn ethics from Chidi becomes the full-time job he never wanted. Meanwhile, Michael and Janet focus their attention on a Neighborhood emergency. | ||
| 6: What We Owe to Each Other | 2016-10-13 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor is enlisted to help Michael with an important task that could determine her fate in the Good Place. Meanwhile, Chidi agrees to be the third wheel in an effort to help out his friend. | ||
| 7: The Eternal Shriek | 2016-10-20 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering. | ||
| 8: Most Improved Player | 2016-10-27 | available in Japan |
| Michael has a private meeting with Eleanor, who is put to the test. Also, Chidi harbors a secret and mulls over what to do. | ||
| 9: ...Someone Like Me as a Member | 2016-11-03 | available in Japan |
| Michael faces a challenge when he tries to resolve an unprecedented situation. In addition, Chidi makes a connection, to Eleanor's chagrin, and a different side of Janet emerges. | ||
| 10: Chidi's Choice | 2017-01-05 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement. | ||
| 11: What's My Motivation | 2017-01-12 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor and Tahani hatch a plan while Michael makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Chidi confides in Eleanor after learning some interesting news. | ||
| 12: Mindy St. Claire | 2017-01-19 | available in Japan |
| With the help of Chidi and Tahani, Michael faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Jianyu and Janet are faced with a monumental decision. | ||
| 13: Michael's Gambit | 2017-01-19 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor and her pals contemplate their fates. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Everything Is Great! | 2017-09-20 | available in Japan |
| Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together. | ||
| 2: Dance Dance Resolution | 2017-09-28 | available in Japan |
| Michael continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor stumbles across a secret. | ||
| 3: Team Cockroach | 2017-10-05 | available in Japan |
| Michael approaches things from a new angle. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason struggle to make a collective decision. | ||
| 4: Existential Crisis | 2017-10-12 | available in Japan |
| Tahani throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor and Jason both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned. | ||
| 5: The Trolley Problem | 2017-10-19 | available in Japan |
| Chidi and Eleanor tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael. Meanwhile, Tahani harbors a secret and confides in Janet. | ||
| 6: Janet and Michael | 2017-10-26 | available in Japan |
| When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael has to resolve the issue with Janet before it gets out of control. | ||
| 7: Derek | 2017-11-02 | available in Japan |
| Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position. | ||
| 8: Leap to Faith | 2018-01-04 | available in Japan |
| Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle. | ||
| 9: Best Self | 2018-01-11 | available in Japan |
| Michael finds himself in a bind. Meanwhile, Eleanor sparks an idea that has Chidi, Tahani, Jason and even Janet laying their feelings on the line. | ||
| 10: Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent | 2018-01-18 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet, and Jason head to a destination that may have lasting implications. | ||
| 11: The Burrito | 2018-01-25 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason consider just how much they have (or have not) improved. Michael is left to deal with the consequences of his recent actions. | ||
| 12: Somewhere Else | 2018-02-01 | available in Japan |
| Michael makes a plea. Eleanor looks to take the high road. Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat. | ||
| Episode 13 | unlockable | |
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| Episode 1 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 2 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 3 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 4 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 5 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 6 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 7 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 8 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 9 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 10 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 11 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode 12 | available in Japan | |
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| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: A Girl from Arizona (1) | 2019-09-26 | available in Japan |
| With Eleanor assuming the role of the architect, the group adapts to the challenges facing them when four test subjects inhabit a new neighborhood under their supervision. | ||
| 2: A Girl from Arizona (2) | 2019-10-03 | available in Japan |
| Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors. Jason receives some unsettling news. | ||
| 3: Chillaxing | 2019-10-10 | available in Japan |
| Michael and Eleanor discover something troubling and turn to an unusual source for help. Tahani lends her expertise to assist with one of the new residents. | ||
| 4: Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy | 2019-10-17 | available in Japan |
| Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives. | ||
| 5: Employee of the Bearimy | 2019-10-24 | available in Japan |
| Michael and Jason hatch a plan. Eleanor learns firsthand the difficulties of running the neighborhood. | ||
| 6: A Chip Driver Mystery | 2019-10-31 | available in Japan |
| One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks. | ||
| 7: Help is Other People | 2019-11-07 | available in Japan |
| On the last day of the experiment, Chidi is faced with one final ethical dilemma. | ||
| 8: The Funeral to End All Funerals | 2019-11-14 | available in Japan |
| The group awaits the Judge's final decision on the fate of human existence. | ||
| 9: The Answer | 2019-11-21 | available in Japan |
| In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past. | ||
| 10: You've Changed, Man | 2020-01-09 | available in Japan |
| The group works to negotiate an afterlife plan with Shawn and the judge. | ||
| 11: Mondays, Am I Right? | 2020-01-16 | available in Japan |
| Michael runs some tests and Chidi gets some good advice from Jason. | ||
| 12: Patty | 2020-01-23 | available in Japan |
| The group makes some new friends. | ||
| 13: Whenever You're Ready | 2020-01-30 | available in Japan |
| Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi. | ||
