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DMZ

2022·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb5.5Metacritic574.0Rotten Tomatoes52%43%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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DMZ fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The future, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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Episode ratings

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About

Fight for yours.

In the near future after a bitter civil war leaves Manhattan a demilitarized zone (DMZ), destroyed and isolated from the rest of the world, fierce medic Alma Ortega sets out on a harrowing journey to find the son she lost in the evacuation of New York City at the onset of the conflict. Standing in her way are gangs, militias, demagogues and warlords, including Parco Delgado, the popular — and deadly — leader of one of the most powerful gangs in the DMZ.
Dystopian FutureCivil War AftermathDemilitarized ZoneMother's Harrowing JourneyGang WarfarePolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaBleak Survival Story

Crew

Directed by:
Ernest R. Dickerson, Ava DuVernay
Written by:
Roberto Patino

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about DMZ

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream DMZ legally?

HBO Max

DMZ is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is DMZ worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is DMZ rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does DMZ have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 59 minutes each.

Is DMZ based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on DMZ?

Critics55
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate DMZ higher (55) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did DMZ air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is DMZ in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch DMZ?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for DMZ in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.