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Mayday

2013·Show
5Episodes in1Season
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

It's Mayday in a small town steeped in pagan traditions where the crowning of the May Queen is the highlight of the day until suddenly she goes missing.
British Mystery ThrillerDisappearance PlotPagan Folk ElementsSmall Town SecretsAtmospheric & EeriePsychological SuspenseDark ToneIntricate PlottingCrime Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mayday

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Where can I stream Mayday legally?

Mayday is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mayday worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mayday rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Mayday have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Mayday air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Mayday in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Mayday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mayday in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mayday use?

Early-Installment Weirdness"Eureka!" MomentModel PlanningHair-Trigger TemperNo One Could Survive That!Snipe HuntMilitary AlphabetMood WhiplashWhat a Senseless Waste of Human LifeMinnesota NiceSkewed PrioritiesSeparated by a Common Languageand 210 more

TV Tropes lists 222 storytelling tropes for Mayday, including Early-Installment Weirdness, "Eureka!" Moment, Model Planning.