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VR.5

1995 – 1997Show1 season13 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic63–Rotten Tomatoes83%–
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic63–Rotten Tomatoes83%–

Summary

VR.5 is an American television program originally broadcast on the Fox network from March 10, 1995 to May 12, 1995. Ten of its thirteen episodes were aired during its original run. The title of the show refers to the degree of immersion the protagonist experiences in the virtual world.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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VR.5 episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Dr. Strangechild, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Sisters, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 Love and Death, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 5D, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Escape, 8.0
  7. S1 E7 Facing the Fire, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Simon's Choice, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 Send Me an Angel, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 Control Freak, 7.5
  11. S1 E11 The Many Faces of Alex, 7.7
  12. S1 E12 Parallel Lives, 6.6
  13. S1 E13 Reunion, 8.1

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Katleman, John Sacret Young, Jim Charleston
Written by
John Sacret Young, Jeannine Renshaw, Toni Graphia

Everyone

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Facts

March 10, 1995 · April 1, 1997 · Ended

First aired
March 10, 1995
Last aired
April 1, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English

Tropes

Rule of Symbolism, Homage, Cyberpunk +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is VR.5 worth watching?"

Questions about VR.5

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is VR.5 worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 63).

How long does it take to watch VR.5?

9 h

About 9 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

What tropes does VR.5 use?

Rule of SymbolismHomageCyberpunkOh, Crap!Awful TruthMind ScrewNot So StoicTelephone TeleportAlternate UniverseCuriosity Killed the CastUnderstatementFlashback Nightmareand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Rule of Symbolism, Homage, and Cyberpunk.