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Alias

2001·Show
105Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic757.1Rotten Tomatoes86%92%
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IMDb7.6Metacritic757.1Rotten Tomatoes86%92%
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Alias fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Espionage ThrillerDouble AgentComplex PlotAction-PackedStrong Female LeadInternational IntrigueTechnological ElementsCharacter-DrivenMystery & Suspense

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alias

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alias legally?

Disney+

Alias is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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 Alias worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alias rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How many seasons does Alias have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 105 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alias?

Critics81
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Alias much the same way.

When did Alias air?

It ran from 2001 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Alias in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alias?

61ADALARATAUBABEBGCACHCOCZDEDK+47

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alias in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Alias, including Bound and Gagged, First-Episode Twist, In-Series Nickname.