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Eureka

2006·Show
77Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.9Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes81%90%
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PrimeThe CW

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Technology, the future, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Small town. Big Secret

The sleepy Pacific Northwest town of Eureka is hiding a mysterious secret. The government has been relocating the world's geniuses and their families to this rustic town for years where innovation and chaos have lived hand in hand. U.S. Marshal Jack Carter stumbles upon this odd town after wrecking his car and becoming stranded there. When the denizens of the town unleash an unknown scientific creation, Carter jumps in to try to restore order and consequently learns of one of the country's best kept secrets.
Sci-Fi Sitcom HybridSmall-Town Genius HubHeartwarming Ensemble CastAbsurd Scientific MysteriesWholesome Family DynamicsLight Mystery ProceduralQuirky Pacific Northwest CharmAccessible Techno-Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Robison, Mike Rohl, Matthew Hastings
Written by:
Jaime Paglia, Bruce Miller, Thania St. John
Produced by:
Robert Petrovicz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Eureka

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eureka legally?

PrimeThe CW

Eureka is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eureka worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eureka rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Eureka have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 77 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eureka?

Critics74
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Eureka higher (82) than critics (74). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Eureka air?

It ran from 2006 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Eureka in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Eureka?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eureka in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eureka use?

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TV Tropes lists 610 storytelling tropes for Eureka, including Ms. Fanservice, Tomorrowland, Mistaken for Pedophile.