Invader ZIM

2001·Show
46Episodes in2Seasons·TV-Y7
94
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

Where to watch

Paramount+

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

The future, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Bow down and prepare for DOOM!

Zim dreams of greatness. Unfortunately, though, he's hopelessly inept as a space invader. Desperate to be rid of the annoying Zim, his planet's leaders send him on a mission to infiltrate Earth, providing him with leftover, cobbled-together equipment. To their consternation, Zim succeeds in setting up a base on Earth and infiltrating human culture, posing as a human child as he plots the planet's downfall. Only Zim's archnemesis, Dib, recognizes that Zim is an alien, and of course, nobody believes Dib's claims.
Dark ComedySci-FiAbsurdist HumorParodyUncannyPsychologicalIntrigueEccentric Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Ressel
Written by:
Jhonen Vasquez, Eric Trueheart, Rob Hummel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Invader ZIM

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Invader ZIM legally?

Paramount+

Invader ZIM is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Invader ZIM worth watching?

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94/100 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Invader ZIM rated?

TV-Y7ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Invader ZIM have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 46 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Invader ZIM?

Critics100
Audiences88

Not quite. Critics rate Invader ZIM higher (100) than audiences (88). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Invader ZIM air?

It ran from 2001 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Invader ZIM in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Invader ZIM?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Invader ZIM in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Invader ZIM use?

Selective EnforcementStand-In ParentsCybernetics Eat Your SoulButt-MonkeyPaper-Thin DisguiseA Form You Are Comfortable WithSuper-DeformedWith Catlike TreadIncessant Music MadnessArt EvolutionWorld of DumbassPsychopathic Manchildand 414 more

TV Tropes lists 426 storytelling tropes for Invader ZIM, including Selective Enforcement, Stand-In Parents, Cybernetics Eat Your Soul.

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