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Scream Queens

2015 – 2016Show2 seasons23 episodesTV-14

ComedyMystery
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic598.8Rotten Tomatoes77%76%

A gloriously campy, gripping mystery series about mystery and crime, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 23 episodes · best: S1E10 "Thanksgiving" 8.2

Episodes

7.8
7.6

Story

Pretty evil.

The super-charged comedy-horror series is a modern take on the classic whodunit with a killer cast. 

Feels like

  • Campy Whodunit
  • Ryan Murphy Signature Style
  • Satirical Horror Comedy
  • Ensemble Cast Showcase
  • Mystery Thriller Parody
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Stylized Aesthetics
  • Pop Culture References
  • Twist-Heavy Narrative

Cast

24 of 75 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Barbara Brown, Brad Falchuk, Michael Uppendahl
Written by
Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
Produced by
Barry M. Berg
Music by
Mac Quayle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 2015 · December 20, 2016 · Ended

First aired
September 22, 2015
Last aired
December 20, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 23 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

One-Steve Limit, Keeping Secrets Sucks, White Sheep +9

  • One-Steve Limit
  • Keeping Secrets Sucks
  • White Sheep
  • Death as Comedy
  • Bottle Episode
  • Small Reference Pools
  • Scenery Porn
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Right for the Wrong Reasons
  • Rich Bitch
  • You Are Number Six

12 of 228 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Scream Queens?"

Questions about Scream Queens

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scream Queens?

PrimeDisney+Hulu

In the United States, Scream Queens streams on Prime, Disney+, and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Scream Queens worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (68).

Is Scream Queens okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Scream Queens?

16 h

About 16 hours: 23 episodes in 2 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2016.

Will Scream Queens make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Will Scream Queens scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Scream Queens use?

One-Steve LimitKeeping Secrets SucksWhite SheepDeath as ComedyBottle EpisodeSmall Reference PoolsScenery PornArtistic License – LawArtistic License – LawRight for the Wrong ReasonsRich BitchYou Are Number Sixand 216 more

TV Tropes lists 228 tropes for it, including One-Steve Limit, Keeping Secrets Sucks, and White Sheep.