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The Brink

2015Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic527.7Rotten Tomatoes55%84%

A breakneck, tense comedy series about everyday modern life and politics, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · background watch · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, romance or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E10 "There Will Be Consequences" 8.5

Episodes

7.8

Story

Three top U.S. government and military officials scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Dark Comedy
  • Geopolitical Crisis
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Fast-Paced
  • Absurd Humor
  • Diplomatic Intrigue
  • World-Saving Antics
  • Sharp Dialogue

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Lehmann, Tim Robbins, Jay Roach
Written by
Roberto Benabib, Kim Benabib, Dave Holstein
Produced by
Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Robert Lloyd Lewis
Music by
David Robbins

Everyone

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

Facts

June 21, 2015 · August 23, 2015 · Ended

First aired
June 21, 2015
Last aired
August 23, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Government Procedural, Newscaster Cameo +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Government Procedural
  • Newscaster Cameo
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Going Down with the Ship
  • Dressing as the Enemy
  • Noodle Incident
  • Hope Spot
  • Wham Episode
  • Military Coup
  • Tunnel Network
  • Blood Knight

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brink?"

Questions about The Brink

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brink?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Brink from Google Play Movies. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Brink worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (54).

How long does it take to watch The Brink?

5 h

About 5 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Will The Brink make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Brink?

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.

What tropes does The Brink use?

Bittersweet EndingGovernment ProceduralNewscaster CameoDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentGoing Down with the ShipDressing as the EnemyNoodle IncidentHope SpotWham EpisodeMilitary CoupTunnel NetworkBlood Knightand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Government Procedural, and Newscaster Cameo.