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FlashForward

2009·Show
22Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.6Metacritic717.8Rotten Tomatoes80%76%
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Where to watch

Prime

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FlashForward fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Everyone in the world will get a flash of their own future.

When the entire world blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, everyone sees a flash of their own future 6 months from the present. For some, the future is hopeful, while for others, it is unexpected. For a few, it doesn't seem to exist. Knowing their fate will alter each person's life, destinies will be changed.
Procedural Mystery with Supernatural ElementsNon-Linear Narrative StructureTheological and Philosophical InquiryEnsemble Character DramaDeterminism vs. Free WillGritty Contemporary RealismInvestigative ThrillerEmotional Resonance of LossPuzzle Box StorytellingCharacter-Driven Sci-Fi

Crew

Directed by:
Bobby Roth, John Polson, Nick Gomez
Written by:
Lisa Zwerling, David S. Goyer, Marc Guggenheim
Produced by:
Mark H. Ovitz
Composed by:
Ramin Djawadi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about FlashForward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream FlashForward legally?

Prime

FlashForward is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is FlashForward worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is FlashForward rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does FlashForward have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 22 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on FlashForward?

Critics76
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see FlashForward much the same way.

When did FlashForward air?

It ran from 2009 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is FlashForward in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch FlashForward?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for FlashForward in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does FlashForward use?

Our Presidents Are DifferentMr. FanserviceAnyone Can DieScience Marches OnA Day in the LimelightProphetic FallacyNo EndingBenevolent BossStealth PunBrick JokeDramatic IronyIronic Nursery Tuneand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for FlashForward, including Our Presidents Are Different, Mr. Fanservice, Anyone Can Die.