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Awake

2012Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic748.2Rotten Tomatoes81%80%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout storytelling.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E11 "Say Hello to My Little Friend" 8.8

Episodes

8.1

Story

Two dreams. One reality.

Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Alternate Realities
  • Crime Procedural
  • Complex Mystery
  • Grief and Loss
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Mind-Bending Plot
  • Existential Drama
  • Character-Driven

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Laura Innes, David Slade, Miguel Sapochnik
Written by
Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Noelle Valdivia
Produced by
Howard Gordon

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 2012 · May 24, 2012 · Ended

First aired
March 1, 2012
Last aired
May 24, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

One Character, Multiple Lives, Acquitted Too Late, Actor Allusion +9

  • One Character, Multiple Lives
  • Acquitted Too Late
  • Actor Allusion
  • All Just a Dream
  • All Psychology Is Freudian
  • Blessed with Suck
  • Cannot Spit It Out
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Da Chief
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Dream Reality Check
  • Dirty Cop

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Awake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Awake?

Prime

In the United States, Awake streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Awake worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Awake okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Can I half-watch Awake?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does Awake use?

One Character, Multiple LivesAcquitted Too LateActor AllusionAll Just a DreamAll Psychology Is FreudianBlessed with SuckCannot Spit It OutChekhov's GunDa ChiefGood Girls Avoid AbortionDream Reality CheckDirty Copand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including One Character, Multiple Lives, Acquitted Too Late, and Actor Allusion.