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Containment

2016Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes50%78%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes50%78%

Summary

An epidemic breaks out in Atlanta leaving the large city quarantined and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. This is the story of loved ones torn apart, and how the society that grows inside the quarantine reveals both the devolution of humanity and the birth of unlikely heroes.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Containment episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 I To Die, You To Live, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Be Angry at the Sun, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 With Silence and Tears, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Like a Sheep Among Wolves, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 He Stilled the Rising Tumult, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Inferno, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 There Is a Crack in Everything, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 A Kingdom Divided Against Itself, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 A Time to Be Born, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 Nothing Gold Can Stay, 8.4
  12. S1 E12 Yes Is the Only Living Thing, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Path to Paradise, 7.4

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles Beeson, Chris Grismer, David Nutter
Written by
Julie Plec, Marguerite MacIntyre, Matt Corman

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Facts

April 19, 2016 · July 19, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 19, 2016
Last aired
July 19, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Atlanta, The Conspiracy, Jurisdiction Friction +6

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Containment?"

Questions about Containment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Containment?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Containment is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Containment worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Containment okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesSexual content

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

How long does it take to watch Containment?

9 h

About 9 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching Containment?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Containment good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.