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Survivors

1975 – 1977Show3 seasons38 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

Survivors is a British post-apocalyptic fiction television series devised by Terry Nation and produced by Terence Dudley at the BBC from 1975 to 1977. It concerns the plight of a group of people who have survived an accidentally released plague – referred to as "The Death" – that kills nearly the entire human population of the planet.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Survivors episodes

3 seasons · 38 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Fourth Horseman, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Genesis, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Gone Away, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Corn Dolly, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Gone to the Angels, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Garland's War, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Starvation, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Spoil of War, 8.3
  9. S1 E9 Law and Order, 8.8
  10. S1 E10 The Future Hour, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 Revenge, 8.0
  12. S1 E12 Something of Value, 8.3
  13. S1 E13 A Beginning, 8.2
  1. S2 E1 Birth of a Hope, 7.4
  2. S2 E2 Greater Love, 7.9
  3. S2 E3 Lights of London: Part 1, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Lights of London: Part 2, 8.1
  5. S2 E5 The Face of the Tiger, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 The Witch, 6.2
  7. S2 E7 A Friend in Need, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 By Bread Alone, 7.0
  9. S2 E9 The Chosen, 7.8
  10. S2 E10 Parasites, 7.7
  11. S2 E11 New Arrivals, 7.3
  12. S2 E12 Over the Hills, 7.3
  13. S2 E13 New World, 7.4
  1. S3 E1 Manhunt, 7.2
  2. S3 E2 A Little Learning, 7.1
  3. S3 E3 Law of the Jungle, 7.1
  4. S3 E4 Mad Dog, 8.4
  5. S3 E5 Bridgehead, 6.8
  6. S3 E6 Reunion, 7.5
  7. S3 E7 The Peacemaker, 6.8
  8. S3 E8 Sparks, 6.5
  9. S3 E9 The Enemy, 6.5
  10. S3 E10 The Last Laugh, 8.7
  11. S3 E11 Long Live the King, 7.0
  12. S3 E12 Power, 7.0

Cast

24 of 77 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Pennant Roberts, Terence Williams, Eric Hills
Written by
Jack Ronder, Terry Nation, Martin Worth
Produced by
Terence Dudley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 16, 1975 · June 8, 1977 · Ended

First aired
April 16, 1975
Last aired
June 8, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 38 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Imperiled in Pregnancy, Redundant Rescue, Made a Slave +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Survivors worth watching?"

Questions about Survivors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Survivors worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).

Which season of Survivors is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Law and Order (season 1, episode 9) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Witch (season 2, episode 6) at 6.2.

How long does it take to watch Survivors?

32 h

About 32 hours: 38 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1977.

Is Survivors plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Survivors good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Survivors use?

Imperiled in PregnancyRedundant RescueMade a SlaveSex for ServicesAfter the EndDowner EndingToken Religious TeammateBurn the Witch!Pre-Climax ClimaxNo Bikes in the ApocalypseBadass in DistressThe Immuneand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Imperiled in Pregnancy, Redundant Rescue, and Made a Slave.