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12 Monkeys

2015·Show
47Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama series: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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About

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The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
Time Travel MysteryPost-Apocalyptic DystopiaNon-Linear StorytellingPsychological ThrillerSci-Fi ProceduralMelancholic AtmosphereComplex PlottingCharacter-Driven DramaExistential DreadHigh-Stakes Puzzle

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Where can I stream 12 Monkeys?

In the United States, 12 Monkeys streams on Prime and MyOutdoorTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is 12 Monkeys worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 57).

Does 12 Monkeys get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 4 peaks at 8.9. The highest-rated episode is The Beginning Part 2 (season 4, episode 11) at 9.5, and the lowest is Cassandra Complex (season 1, episode 3) at 7.5.

Is 12 Monkeys okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

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

How long does it take to watch 12 Monkeys?

34 h

About 34 hours: 47 episodes in 4 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2018.

Can I half-watch 12 Monkeys?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.