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The Red Road

2014 – 2015Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic668.6Rotten Tomatoes67%85%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic668.6Rotten Tomatoes67%85%

Summary

Lines will be crossed when tragedy forces two men, a mesmerizing ex-con and an embattled local cop, to face the secrets of their past. As these two men find themselves increasingly compromised by one another, the lives of both quickly unravel.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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The Red Road episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Arise My Love, Shake Off This Dream, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 The Wolf and the Dog, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 The Woman Who Fell from the Sky, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 The Bad Weapons, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 The Great Snake Battle, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 Snaring of the Sun, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Gifts, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 Graves, 7.9
  3. S2 E3 Intruders, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 A Cure, 8.3
  5. S2 E5 The Hatching, 8.2
  6. S2 E6 Shadow Walker, 8.1

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Randall Einhorn, Lodge Kerrigan, J. Michael Muro

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Facts

February 27, 2014 · May 7, 2015 · Ended

First aired
February 27, 2014
Last aired
May 7, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Red Road?"

Questions about The Red Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Red Road?

PlexNetflixPhiloAMC+The RokuHooplaPluto TVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Red Road streams on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Red Road worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is The Red Road okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Red Road?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will I feel good after watching The Red Road?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Red Road plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.