Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves
Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
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About
"A devastating, tender portrait of loss and love"
Set in early-1980s Stockholm, this Swedish miniseries follows a young gay man drawn into a circle of friends and lovers just as the first whispers of AIDS begin to surface. It moves between euphoric nightlife and quiet hospital rooms, tracking how fear, stigma, and grief tear through a community that had only just found each other. The tone is tender and unflinching rather than exploitative, carried by intimate performances and a script that trusts silence as much as dialogue. It's slow, sorrowful, and deliberately paced, built to sit with you rather than entertain you.
the unflinching, deeply humane portrayal of friendship and love under the shadow of an epidemic.
you find sustained grief and illness storylines emotionally overwhelming to watch.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Kärleken | 8.1 | 111 | 58 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Sjukdomen | 8.4 | 98 | 58 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Döden | 8.8 | 99 | 58 min |