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The Fear Index

2022Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about mystery and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 7.4

Episodes

7.0

Story

Dr. Alex Hoffman, an American ex-pat physicist, creates an AI-driven system that exploits fear in the financial markets and operates at lightning speed to make big returns. But on the day of launch, Alex’s sanity is shaken after he is viciously attacked at his home by a man who knows all of his security codes. After more unexplained occurrences, Alex becomes convinced he’s being framed.

Feels like

  • AI Thriller
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Financial Intrigue
  • Paranoia Inducing
  • Technology & Ethics
  • Contemporary Crime
  • Conspiracy Theory
  • Bleak & Tense
  • Mind-Bending Mystery

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Caffrey
Written by
Robert Harris, Paul Andrew Williams, Caroline Bartleet
Produced by
Nuala O'Leary
Music by
Neil Davidge

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Facts

February 10, 2022 · February 10, 2022 · Ended

First aired
February 10, 2022
Last aired
February 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
40 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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Where can I stream The Fear Index?

The Roku

In the United States, The Fear Index is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Fear Index worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.9).

How long does it take to watch The Fear Index?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Can I half-watch The Fear Index?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching The Fear Index?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.