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It's Lit!

9.020182 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

A series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about their favorite books and why they love to read. Host Lindsay Ellis delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.

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Not available in India
Streaming in 1 other country

It's Lit! isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Case for Fan Fiction
Feb 27, 2020
E2
Afrofuturism From Books to Blockbusters
Mar 19, 2020
E3
How Fictional Pandemics Reflect the Real Thing
Apr 29, 2020
E4
Why We Still Love Little Women, 150 Years Later
May 27, 2020
E5
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?
Jun 24, 2020
E6
The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien
Jul 16, 2020
E7
War and Peace and Everything Else
Aug 7, 2020
E8
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode
Aug 27, 2020
E9
The Fiery History of Banned Books
Sep 21, 2020
E10
The (Stephen) King of Horror
Nov 5, 2020
E11
Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
Nov 25, 2020
E12
Dune, The Most Important Sci Fi Series Ever?
Dec 17, 2020
E13
Anne Rice, The Queen of Literary Monsters
Jan 6, 2021
E14
Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance
Feb 26, 2021
E15
How Do You Write a Bestseller?
Mar 18, 2021

Cast

LELindsay Ellis
Lindsay Ellis
Self - Host

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It's Lit! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It's Lit!?

It's Lit! isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is It's Lit! on Netflix?

No, It's Lit! is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is It's Lit! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, It's Lit! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch It's Lit! for free?

It's Lit! isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons does It's Lit! have?

It's Lit! has 2 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of It's Lit! out yet?

The 2 released seasons of It's Lit! are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 3 of It's Lit!?

A Season 3 of It's Lit! hasn't been officially confirmed yet.