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Destination Fear

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons48 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryReality
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A tense, eerie reality series about faith and meaning and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for uplift, laughs or warmth.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S4E7 "Mid-Orange Correctional Facility" 9.6

Episodes

8.3
8.3
8.4
9.3

Story

You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.

Feels like

  • Paranormal Investigation
  • Road Trip Reality TV
  • Ghost Hunting
  • Sibling Dynamic
  • Atmospheric Horror
  • Low-Stakes Thriller
  • Historical Hauntings
  • Skeptical vs Believer

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Facts

October 26, 2019 · January 13, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 26, 2019
Last aired
January 13, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Catchphrase, Let's Split Up, Gang!, Butt-Monkey +9

  • Catchphrase
  • Let's Split Up, Gang!
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Slice of Life
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Running Gag
  • Tempting Fate
  • Battleaxe Nurse
  • Abandoned Hospital
  • Heroic BSoD

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Destination Fear?"

Questions about Destination Fear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Destination Fear?

HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+The RokuYouTube TVTravelSpectrum On DemandPlex

In the United States, Destination Fear streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, and Travel, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is Destination Fear worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.1).

Does Destination Fear get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.3, and season 4 peaks at 9.3. The highest-rated episode is Mid-Orange Correctional Facility (season 4, episode 7) at 9.6, and the lowest is Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary (season 1, episode 1) at 7.6.

Is Destination Fear okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Destination Fear?

36 h

About 36 hours: 48 episodes in 4 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2023.

Is Destination Fear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Destination Fear scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.