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Prey

2014·Show
6Episodes in2Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Three-part crime thriller. When detective Marcus Farrow looks into a seemingly forgotten case, he has no idea of the chaos and heartache that will soon follow. He is found at the scene of a murder, and with all the evidence pointing towards him, he is arrested and charged.
Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaPolice ProceduralWrongful AccusationOn the RunMoral DilemmaIntense SuspenseBritish Noir

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Prey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prey legally?

Prey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prey worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prey rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Prey have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 6 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prey?

Critics88
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Prey higher (88) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Prey air?

It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Prey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Prey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prey in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prey use?

The SociopathHunting the Most Dangerous GameExplosive BreederNeck SnapDominant Species GenesStraw VulcanHuman SubspeciesArtifact AliasEvolutionary LevelsTranshuman TreacheryBizarre Human BiologyThe Right of a Superior Speciesand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Prey, including The Sociopath, Hunting the Most Dangerous Game, Explosive Breeder.