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The Dead Zone

2002 – 2007Show6 seasons80 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic656.0Rotten Tomatoes–66%

A tense, intriguing drama series about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 80 episodes · best: S2E15 "Deja Voodoo" 8.3

Episodes

7.2
7.5
7.2
7.1
7.0
6.9

Story

Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Small-Town Horror
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Stephen King Adaptation
  • Grim and Atmospheric
  • Prophetic Visions
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Domestic Turmoil

Cast

24 of 502 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Head, Michael Robison, Mike Rohl
Written by
Michael Piller, Michael Taylor, Craig Silverstein
Produced by
Anthony Michael Hall, Shawn Piller, Michael Taylor
Music by
Roy Hay, Patric Caird, Shawn Pierce

Everyone

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

Facts

June 16, 2002 · September 16, 2007 · Ended

First aired
June 16, 2002
Last aired
September 16, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 80 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Classy Cat-Burglar, Television Geography, Pregnant Hostage +9

  • Classy Cat-Burglar
  • Television Geography
  • Pregnant Hostage
  • Pet the Dog
  • Dropped a Bridge on Him
  • She's Not My Girlfriend
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Later-Installment Weirdness
  • Hostage Situation
  • Shout-Out
  • The End of the World as We Know It
  • Christianity Is Catholic

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dead Zone?"

Questions about The Dead Zone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dead Zone?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Dead Zone streams on Prime, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Dead Zone worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 65).

Which season of The Dead Zone is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Deja Voodoo (season 2, episode 15) at 8.3, and the lowest is Lotto Fever (season 5, episode 6) at 6.1.

Is The Dead Zone 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.

What tropes does The Dead Zone use?

Classy Cat-BurglarTelevision GeographyPregnant HostagePet the DogDropped a Bridge on HimShe's Not My GirlfriendMr. FanserviceLater-Installment WeirdnessHostage SituationShout-OutThe End of the World as We Know ItChristianity Is Catholicand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 tropes for it, including Classy Cat-Burglar, Television Geography, and Pregnant Hostage.