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Runaway

2006·Show
9Episodes in1Season

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Runaway fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

How far would you run to protect your family?

The Raders are a normal middle-class American family on the run hiding from the legal system that unjustly accused Paul Rader of a terrible and violent crime. Adding to the danger, the real killer is now threatening the lives of the Rader children.
Family ThrillerOn-the-RunLegal InjusticeSuspenseful DramaPsychological StakesCrime & ConspiracyParental ProtectionHigh StakesDark

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Runaway

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Is Runaway worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Runaway rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Runaway have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Runaway?

Critics62
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Runaway much the same way.

When did Runaway air?

It ran from 2006 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Runaway in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Runaway use?

Aristocrats Are EvilAsshole VictimBeauty Equals GoodnessBillions of ButtonsBlack Comedy BurstDowner EndingEffortless Amazonian LiftNaked People Are FunnyOnly Sane ManRail-Car SeparationRunaway Train"Everybody Dies" Endingand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Runaway, including Aristocrats Are Evil, Asshole Victim, Beauty Equals Goodness.