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Into the Badlands

2015 – 2019Show3 seasons32 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic548.1Rotten Tomatoes84%88%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding drama series about fantasy and war, with standout cinematography and editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S1E6 "Chapter VI: Hand of Five Poisons" 8.6

Episodes

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Story

In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Martial Arts
  • Visually Stunning Choreography
  • Post-Apocalyptic Feudalism
  • Journey to the West Retelling
  • Stylized Action Drama
  • Gritty & Atmospheric
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Cinematic Excellence
  • Genre-Bending Fantasy

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paco Cabezas, Toa Fraser, Guy Ferland
Written by
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Matt Lambert

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 2015 · May 6, 2019 · Ended

First aired
November 15, 2015
Last aired
May 6, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Gardening-Variety Weapon, Instant Sedation, A Father to His Men +9

  • Gardening-Variety Weapon
  • Instant Sedation
  • A Father to His Men
  • Cannibal Clan
  • Russian Roulette
  • Training from Hell
  • Stupid Sacrifice
  • Crapsack World
  • Strong, but Unskilled
  • He Knows Too Much
  • All There in the Manual
  • The Great Wall

12 of 244 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Into the Badlands?"

Questions about Into the Badlands

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Into the Badlands?

PhiloAMC+The RokuHooplaSpectrum On DemandPlex

In the United States, Into the Badlands streams on Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Into the Badlands worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (69).

Is Into the Badlands okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long does it take to watch Into the Badlands?

23 h

About 23 hours: 32 episodes in 3 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2019.

What tropes does Into the Badlands use?

Gardening-Variety WeaponInstant SedationA Father to His MenCannibal ClanRussian RouletteTraining from HellStupid SacrificeCrapsack WorldStrong, but UnskilledHe Knows Too MuchAll There in the ManualThe Great Walland 232 more

TV Tropes lists 244 tropes for it, including Gardening-Variety Weapon, Instant Sedation, and A Father to His Men.