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The Refugees

2015·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
63
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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

The future, technology, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Mankind is suffering the biggest exodus in history. Three billion people from the future have traveled to the present to escape from an imminent global disaster. All the refugees must obey to rules: they must not talk about the future and they must not contact their families. The arrival of the refugees take everyone by surprise, including the Cruz family. The series centers on their story, the story of Samuel, Emma, and little Ani. The shift in their existence after the arrival of the mysterious refugee, Alex, who has an incredible mission that will change their lives, and in order to accomplish his mission, he will not hesitate to do whatever there is to be done--including breaking the rules.
Sci-Fi ThrillerDystopian FutureRefugee Crisis AllegoryTime TravelFamily SurvivalHigh-Stakes DramaMystery & ConspiracySocial CommentaryExistential ThreatTense & Suspenseful

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Questions about The Refugees

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Where can I stream The Refugees legally?

The Refugees is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Refugees worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Refugees rated?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Refugees have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did The Refugees air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is The Refugees in?

SpanishEnglishPortuguese

It was made in Spanish, with some English, Portuguese. Produced in United Kingdom, Spain, Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch The Refugees?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Refugees in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Refugees use?

Reasonable Authority FigureTime TravelRule of SymbolismDisproportionate RetributionCon ManFan DisserviceTitle DropPlot HoleDistinguishing MarkDisappeared DadWhere the Hell Is Springfield?Fantastic Racismand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Refugees, including Reasonable Authority Figure, Time Travel, Rule of Symbolism.