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The Great Escapists

2021Show1 season6 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–65%

A heartwarming, uplifting documentary series about technology and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E4 "Fireworks" 7.1

Episodes

6.6

Story

To escape paradise, you need the right tools.

Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.

Feels like

  • Survival Reality Show
  • Engineering Challenges
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Wholesome & Fun
  • Science & Invention
  • Desert Island Fantasy
  • Duo Chemistry
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Educational Entertainment

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Cal Lewis, Samuel Simon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 28, 2021 · January 28, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 28, 2021
Last aired
January 28, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Genre Mashup, Minimalist Cast, Blatant Lies +9

  • Genre Mashup
  • Minimalist Cast
  • Blatant Lies
  • Framing Device
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Abnormal Ammo
  • Separated by a Common Language
  • Cloud Cuckoolander
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Companion Cube
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Actor Allusion

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Escapists?"

Questions about The Great Escapists

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Escapists?

Prime

In the United States, The Great Escapists streams on Prime. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Great Escapists worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Great Escapists okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Great Escapists?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 47 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Can I half-watch The Great Escapists?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Great Escapists?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.