8.4
Is Orion worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.4).
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Zatopek (Zet) van Heerden is an ex-cop, a damaged man who describes himself as trash and acts self-destructively. He reluctantly agrees to take on a job for attorney Hope Beneke.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want to half-watch while scrolling
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Crew
- Directors
- Gerrit Schoonhoven
- Written by
- Deon Meyer, Brian Tilley, Daphne Williams
- Produced by
- David Altman
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Facts
July 11, 2006 · September 12, 2006 · Ended
- First aired
- July 11, 2006
- Last aired
- September 12, 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Afrikaans
- Made in
- South Africa
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is Orion worth watching?"
Questions about Orion
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Will I feel good after watching Orion?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Orion in English?
Afrikaans
No, it was made in Afrikaans.