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Flatland

2002Show1 season22 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8

Summary

In the not-so-distant-future of 2010, three young Americans—Amy, JT and Quentin—are visiting Shanghai, when they get shanghaied by mysterious Mr Smith and taken to Flatland, a place where past and present meet, literally.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for comfort.

Shows with

Flatland episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Mists of Time, 5.5

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Music by
J. Peter Robinson, Velton Ray Bunch, Eric Hester

Everyone

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

Facts

April 1, 2002 · August 26, 2002 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 2002
Last aired
August 26, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
China
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Absolute Xenophobe, Adaptational Job Change, Ambiguous Ending +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Flatland?"

Questions about Flatland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Flatland worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 3.8).

Is Flatland okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Flatland?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Can I half-watch Flatland?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is Flatland plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Flatland use?

Absolute XenophobeAdaptational Job ChangeAmbiguous EndingBizarre Alien BiologyBizarre Sexual DimorphismBody HorrorColonel KilgoreDarker and EdgierMore Deadly Than the MaleDriven to SuicideVirtue Is WeaknessWham Shotand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Absolute Xenophobe, Adaptational Job Change, and Ambiguous Ending.