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Tremors

2003Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic486.2

A campy, tense comedy series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "Shriek and Destroy" 7.4

Episodes

6.9

Story

Inspired by the cult classic Tremors movies, locals attempt to coexist with the monstrous, man-eating Graboids, Shriekers, and Ass-blasters, which are now on a "protected species" list.

Feels like

  • Campy Sci-Fi Horror Comedy
  • Cult Classic Homage
  • Absurdist Monster B-Movie
  • Light-hearted Survival Humor
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibe
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Grotesque Creature Features
  • Satirical Environmental Themes

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
P.J. Pesce, Chuck Bowman, Michael Shapiro
Written by
Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Christopher Silber
Produced by
Michael Gross, P.J. Pesce
Music by
Steve Dorff

Everyone

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

Facts

March 28, 2003 · August 8, 2003 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 2003
Last aired
August 8, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Obviously Evil, Undercrank, BFG +9

  • Obviously Evil
  • Undercrank
  • BFG
  • Lethally Stupid
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Escaped Animal Rampage
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Too Spicy for Yog-Sothoth
  • Fate Worse than Death
  • Properly Paranoid
  • Hidden Depths

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Tremors worth watching?"

Questions about Tremors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tremors worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Tremors okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Tremors?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Will Tremors make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tremors?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Tremors use?

Obviously EvilUndercrankBFGLethally StupidReasonable Authority FigureEscaped Animal RampageImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceEven Evil Has StandardsToo Spicy for Yog-SothothFate Worse than DeathProperly ParanoidHidden Depthsand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Obviously Evil, Undercrank, and BFG.