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Alias

2001 – 2006Show5 seasons105 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic757.1Rotten Tomatoes86%92%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about crime and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 105 episodes · best: S2E13 "Phase One" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
7.9
7.7
7.8
7.6

Story

She can be anyone.

Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a double agent for the real CIA.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Espionage Thriller
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Double Agent Identity Crisis
  • Jennifer Garner Star Power
  • J.J. Abrams Style
  • Emotional Spy Drama
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Intricate Plot Twists
  • Early 2000s TV Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 536 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Olin, Lawrence Trilling, Jack Bender
Written by
J.R. Orci, Breen Frazier, Monica Owusu-Breen
Produced by
Jeff Pinkner, Jesse Alexander, Sarah Caplan
Music by
Michael Giacchino

Everyone

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

Facts

September 30, 2001 · May 22, 2006 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 2001
Last aired
May 22, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 105 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Bound and Gagged, First-Episode Twist, In-Series Nickname +9

  • Bound and Gagged
  • First-Episode Twist
  • In-Series Nickname
  • Body Bag Trick
  • Fanservice
  • Clockpunk
  • Plot Armor
  • Obviously Evil
  • Femme Fatale Spy
  • All Up to You
  • Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder
  • Modesty Bedsheet

12 of 182 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Alias?"

Questions about Alias

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alias?

Disney+

In the United States, Alias streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Alias worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Alias okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Alias?

75 h

About 75 hours: 105 episodes in 5 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2006.

Is Alias good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Alias use?

Bound and GaggedFirst-Episode TwistIn-Series NicknameBody Bag TrickFanserviceClockpunkPlot ArmorObviously EvilFemme Fatale SpyAll Up to YouAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderModesty Bedsheetand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 tropes for it, including Bound and Gagged, First-Episode Twist, and In-Series Nickname.