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Terra Nova

2011Show1 season11 episodesTV-14

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic646.2Rotten Tomatoes62%67%

An awe-inspiring, tense mystery series about the future and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E13 "Resistance" 8.0

Episodes

7.2

Story

There is no paradise without sacrifice.

In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.

Feels like

  • Prehistoric Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Family Survival Drama
  • High-Stakes Wilderness Thriller
  • Immersive World-Building
  • Time Travel Consequences
  • Eco-Dystopian Future
  • Steven Spielberg Production Value
  • Teen Protagonist Journey

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jon Cassar, Nelson McCormick, Karen Gaviola
Written by
Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein, Terry Matalas
Produced by
Paul Grellong, Neal Ahern Jr., Mark H. Ovitz
Music by
Brian Tyler

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Facts

September 26, 2011 · December 19, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2011
Last aired
December 19, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Raptor Attack, Guns Are Useless +9

  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Raptor Attack
  • Guns Are Useless
  • Artistic License – Paleontology
  • Artistic License – Space
  • Shell-Shock Silence
  • Butterfly of Doom
  • There is Another
  • Villainous Incest
  • Genre Blindness
  • Foreshadowing
  • Boyfriend-Blocking Dad

12 of 160 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Terra Nova?"

Questions about Terra Nova

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terra Nova?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Terra Nova is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Terra Nova worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Terra Nova okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Terra Nova?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will Terra Nova scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Terra Nova use?

I Want My Beloved to Be HappyRaptor AttackGuns Are UselessArtistic License – PaleontologyArtistic License – SpaceShell-Shock SilenceButterfly of DoomThere is AnotherVillainous IncestGenre BlindnessForeshadowingBoyfriend-Blocking Dadand 148 more

TV Tropes lists 160 tropes for it, including I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Raptor Attack, and Guns Are Useless.