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Swarm

2023·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic666.7Rotten Tomatoes87%73%
Episodes
IMDb7.1Metacritic666.7Rotten Tomatoes87%73%
Episodes

Swarm fingerprint

Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou're watching with family

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Episode ratings

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About

Stan correct.

Murder. Sex. Music. This is not a work of fiction.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive FandomDark SatireSocial CommentaryCelebrity CultureDisturbing DramaMorbid HumorContemporary IssuesUnsettling Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Adamma Ebo, Ibra Ake, Donald Glover
Written by:
Karen Joseph Adcock, Janine Nabers, Stephen Glover
Produced by:
Dominique Fishback, Kris Baucom
Composed by:
Michael Uzowuru

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Swarm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swarm legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Swarm is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swarm worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swarm rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Swarm have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 35 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swarm?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Swarm much the same way.

When did Swarm air?

It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Swarm in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Swarm?

131ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swarm in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swarm use?

Pop-Cultural Osmosis FailureNo Periods, PeriodBlack ComedyAx-CrazyCrime ReconstructionNo Celebrities Were HarmedTake That!Bug BuzzCultJerkass Has a PointAmazingly Embarrassing ParentsForeshadowingand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Swarm, including Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure, No Periods, Period, Black Comedy.