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Zoo

2015 – 2017Show3 seasons39 episodesTV-14

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic555.9Rotten Tomatoes82%64%

A tense, intriguing drama series about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 39 episodes · best: S2E13 "Clementine" 7.9

Episodes

7.4
7.5
6.9

Story

The wild shall inherit the earth.

Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike.

Feels like

  • Apocalyptic Thriller
  • Mystery Investigation
  • Epidemic Horror
  • Scientific Procedural
  • Dystopian Realism
  • Survival Drama
  • Global Conspiracy
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Biological Threat
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 276 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Katleman, Gary Fleder, David Barrett
Written by
Jay Faerber, Nick Parker, Geoff Tock

Everyone

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

Facts

June 30, 2015 · September 21, 2017 · Ended

First aired
June 30, 2015
Last aired
September 21, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Slovakia
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

What the Hell, Hero?, Antlion Monster, Forbidden Chekhov's Gun +9

  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Antlion Monster
  • Forbidden Chekhov's Gun
  • Explosive Breeder
  • Attack! Attack! Attack!
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Darkest Hour
  • Hellish Pupils
  • Kill All Humans
  • One Dose Fits All
  • Deadly Gas
  • Living Lie Detector

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Zoo?"

Questions about Zoo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zoo?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Zoo from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Zoo worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 55).

Which season of Zoo is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Clementine (season 2, episode 13) at 7.9, and the lowest is The Barrier (season 3, episode 13) at 5.9.

Is Zoo okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Zoo?

28 h

About 28 hours: 39 episodes in 3 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2017.

Is Zoo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Zoo use?

What the Hell, Hero?Antlion MonsterForbidden Chekhov's GunExplosive BreederAttack! Attack! Attack!Chekhov's GunDarkest HourHellish PupilsKill All HumansOne Dose Fits AllDeadly GasLiving Lie Detectorand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including What the Hell, Hero?, Antlion Monster, and Forbidden Chekhov's Gun.