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Scavengers Reign

2023Show1 season12 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic848.2Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

An awe-inspiring, eerie drama series about the future and technology, with standout direction and cinematography.

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Not for laughs, romance or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "The Fall" 8.9

Episodes

8.4

Story

Don't go alone.

When a deep space freighter is damaged by a solar flare its surviving crew are stranded on a beautiful and unforgiving planet. They begin to learn the true nature of this planet as they try to survive long enough to escape or be rescued.

Feels like

  • Xenobiology Horror
  • Eco-Futurism
  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Survival Mystery
  • Immersive Soundscape
  • Cosmic Wonder
  • Biological Integration
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Art-House Sci-Fi

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vincent Tsui, Christine Jie-Eun Shin, Jonathan Djob Nkondo
Written by
Sean Buckelew, James Merrill, Charles Huettner
Music by
Nicolas Snyder

Everyone

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Facts

October 19, 2023 · November 9, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 19, 2023
Last aired
November 9, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Animation, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Puppeteer Parasite, Homage Shot, Boyish Short Hair +9

  • Puppeteer Parasite
  • Homage Shot
  • Boyish Short Hair
  • Kill and Replace
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Robot Buddy
  • Body Horror
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Fantastic Fauna Counterpart
  • Super-Persistent Predator
  • Alien Blood
  • Disney Death

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Scavengers Reign?"

Questions about Scavengers Reign

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scavengers Reign?

HBO MaxYouTube TVAdult Swim

In the United States, Scavengers Reign streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Adult Swim. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Scavengers Reign worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Scavengers Reign plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Scavengers Reign use?

Puppeteer ParasiteHomage ShotBoyish Short HairKill and ReplaceMeaningful EchoRobot BuddyBody HorrorMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneFantastic Fauna CounterpartSuper-Persistent PredatorAlien BloodDisney Deathand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Puppeteer Parasite, Homage Shot, and Boyish Short Hair.