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The Grateful Ape Returns

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Female entrepreneur Evelyn served 10 years in prison for her best friend. After her release, she was betrayed by her husband and best friend. A mysterious black ape returns with a billionaire CEO to repay her kindness...

The Grateful Ape Returns Reviews

★★★★☆4·10 reviews

screenTimeLiv

★★★★★·3 months ago

The dramatic beats in The Grateful Ape Returns are edited with confidence.

Mia_Coffee

★★★★★·3 weeks ago

I meant to sample The Grateful Ape Returns, then suddenly I was several episodes in.

tinyEpisodeClub

★★★★☆·2 months ago

The Grateful Ape Returns gets a lot from small facial reactions.

screenTimeLiv — ★★★★★

The dramatic beats in The Grateful Ape Returns are edited with confidence.

Mia_Coffee — ★★★★★

I meant to sample The Grateful Ape Returns, then suddenly I was several episodes in.

tinyEpisodeClub — ★★★★☆

The Grateful Ape Returns gets a lot from small facial reactions.

Lena_Drama — ★★★☆☆

The Grateful Ape Returns is fine if you want something quick and low-commitment.

NoSpoilerNora — ★★★☆☆

The Grateful Ape Returns has watchable energy and a simple payoff.

Mia_Drama — ★★★★★

The Grateful Ape Returns has a polished look that makes it easy to stay with.

shortDramaSam — ★★★★☆

The Grateful Ape Returns is a good quick watch, especially if you like direct conflict.

Mia_Binge — ★★★★☆

The chemistry in The Grateful Ape Returns is better than the script sometimes allows.

Sam_Twist — ★★★★☆

The Grateful Ape Returns is best when it lets the actors sit with a reveal.

SkyeStories — ★★★☆☆

Some scenes in The Grateful Ape Returns are fun, some just pass by.

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