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Helix

2014·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic666.2Rotten Tomatoes81%65%
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IMDb6.7Metacritic666.2Rotten Tomatoes81%65%
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Mystery, the future, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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Episode ratings

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About

Play God. Pay the price.

Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind's salvation...or total annihilation.
Sci-Fi ThrillerBiological HorrorArctic IsolationConspiracy TheoryDisease OutbreakScientific EthicsSurvival DramaPsychological SuspenseGlobal Threat

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremiah S. Chechik, Steven A. Adelson, Brad Turner
Written by:
Misha Green, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Steven Maeda

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Helix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Helix legally?

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Helix is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Helix worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Helix rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imageryDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How many seasons does Helix have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Helix?

Critics74
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Helix higher (74) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Helix air?

It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Helix in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Helix?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Helix in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Helix use?

Distress CallSibling TriangleMercy KillNo Biological SexBioluminescence Is CoolNot Using the "Z" WordMummies at the Dinner TableBrother–Sister IncestTitle CardCut Phone LinesThe ImmuneHazmat Suitand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for Helix, including Distress Call, Sibling Triangle, Mercy Kill.