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Persons Unknown

2010Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic496.5Rotten Tomatoes61%50%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic496.5Rotten Tomatoes61%50%

Summary

A group of strangers must come together to solve the puzzle of their lives.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Persons Unknown episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 The Edge, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 The Way Through, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 Exit One, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Incoming, 6.7
  6. S1 E6 The Truth, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 Smoke and Steel, 6.6
  8. S1 E8 Saved, 6.0
  9. S1 E9 Static, 6.7
  10. S1 E10 Identity, 6.7
  11. S1 E11 Seven Sacrifices, 6.4
  12. S1 E12 And Then There Was One, 7.1
  13. S1 E13 Shadows in the Cave, 7.0

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonathan Frakes, Bill Eagles, Michael Rymer
Written by
Michael R. Perry, Christopher McQuarrie
Produced by
Lorenzo O'Brien

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Facts

June 7, 2010 · August 28, 2010 · Ended

First aired
June 7, 2010
Last aired
August 28, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?, Scary Stinging Swarm, Vorpal Pillow +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Persons Unknown?"

Questions about Persons Unknown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Persons Unknown?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Persons Unknown from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Persons Unknown worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 49).

Is Persons Unknown okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Persons Unknown?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Persons Unknown?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Persons Unknown use?

Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?Scary Stinging SwarmVorpal PillowMurder the HypotenuseThe MoleBig Brother Is WatchingAsshole VictimSoft GlassBack from the DeadBriar PatchingGroin AttackAttempted Rapeand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?, Scary Stinging Swarm, and Vorpal Pillow.