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Surface

2005 – 2006Show1 season15 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic394.3Rotten Tomatoes20%83%

A tense, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 15 episodes · best: S1E15 "Who Will Be Left Behind?" 7.6

Episodes

7.1

Story

A marine biologist, an insurance salesman and a teenage boy find their lives changed when a new and often dangerous sea life species emerges, while the government tries to keep the affair under wraps.

Feels like

  • Marine Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Environmental Horror
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Unexplained Phenomenon
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Teen Protagonist Journey

Cast

24 of 117 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeffrey Reiner, Félix Alcalá, Brad Anderson
Written by
Josh Pate, Dan Dworkin, Jonas Pate
Produced by
Jonas Pate, Josh Pate

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Facts

September 19, 2005 · February 6, 2006 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 2005
Last aired
February 6, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Previously on…, Taxonomic Term Confusion, Cut Short +8

  • Previously on…
  • Taxonomic Term Confusion
  • Cut Short
  • Pet Baby Wild Animal
  • Contagious Powers
  • Mega Maelstrom
  • Downer Ending
  • Mix-and-Match Critters
  • Fanservice
  • Cliffhanger
  • One-Word Title

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Surface?"

Questions about Surface

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Surface?

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

Is Surface worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Surface okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Surface?

11 h

About 11 hours: 15 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2006.

Will Surface scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.