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The Outer Limits

1995 – 2002Show7 seasons153 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–9.4

A tense, eerie drama series about the future and technology.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 153 episodes · best: S2E1 "A Stitch in Time" 8.4

Episodes

7.0
7.4
7.1
7.0
7.0
6.9
6.9

Story

Anthology series composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Anthology
  • Techno-Horror
  • Philosophical Dystopia
  • Uncanny Valley
  • Existential Dread
  • Classic Sci-Fi Revival
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • High-Concept Mystery
  • Cold War Paranoia
  • Human Condition Exploration

Cast

24 of 967 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mario Azzopardi, Brad Turner, Neill Fearnley
Written by
Sam Egan, Brad Wright, Naren Shankar
Produced by
Pen Densham, Manny Coto
Music by
Joel Goldsmith, Mark Mancina

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 1995 · January 18, 2002 · Ended

First aired
March 26, 1995
Last aired
January 18, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 153 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Genocide Backfire, Brother–Sister Team, Foreseeing My Death +9

  • Genocide Backfire
  • Brother–Sister Team
  • Foreseeing My Death
  • Questionable Consent
  • The Evils of Free Will
  • Super-Speed
  • Intimate Artistry
  • Survivorship Bias
  • Race Lift
  • Public Exposure
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Imported Alien Phlebotinum

12 of 837 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Outer Limits?"

Questions about The Outer Limits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outer Limits?

PrimeThe RokuFawesome

In the United States, The Outer Limits streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Outer Limits worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of The Outer Limits is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Seasons 6 and 7 are the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is A Stitch in Time (season 2, episode 1) at 8.4, and the lowest is Human Trials (season 7, episode 22) at 5.2.

Is The Outer Limits okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Outer Limits?

112 h

About 112 hours: 153 episodes in 7 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 2002.

What tropes does The Outer Limits use?

Genocide BackfireBrother–Sister TeamForeseeing My DeathQuestionable ConsentThe Evils of Free WillSuper-SpeedIntimate ArtistrySurvivorship BiasRace LiftPublic ExposureTwofer Token MinorityImported Alien Phlebotinumand 825 more

TV Tropes lists 837 tropes for it, including Genocide Backfire, Brother–Sister Team, and Foreseeing My Death.