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Sanctuary

2008·Show
59Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic568.0Rotten Tomatoes–84%

Sanctuary fingerprint

A , series: .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

7.5
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About

Some hide. They seek.

The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
High-Tech Sci-Fi ThrillerGenetic Mutation MysteryCharismatic Lead PerformanceCorporate EspionageBiopunk AestheticsFound Family DynamicsAction-Packed ProceduralEthical Dilemmas of Science

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Wood, Steven A. Adelson, Brenton Spencer
Written by:
James Thorpe, Gillian Horvath, Damian Kindler
Produced by:
Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood, Sam Egan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sanctuary?

PrimePeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaPlexOnDemandKoreaAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Sanctuary streams on Prime, Peacock, and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Plex, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Sanctuary okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Sanctuary?

44 h

About 44 hours: 59 episodes in 4 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2011.

What tropes does Sanctuary use?

For Science!Zombie ApocalypseReset ButtonWhole Episode FlashbackYour Mind Makes It RealNot That Kind of DoctorDying Moment of AwesomePlot Tailored to the PartyYear Inside, Hour OutsideEven the Girls Want HerBig BadAll Myths Are Trueand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 tropes for it, including For Science!, Zombie Apocalypse, and Reset Button.