Alone

Name: Alone
Genre: Reality
Cast: Sam Larson, Josh Chavez, Dustin Feher, Brant McGee, Joe Robinet

2015·Show

·131Episodes in12Seasons·TV-14·

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Alone fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension9
Adrenaline8
Spectacle7

Heart

Moving

Pathos7
Melancholy6
Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay1
Cringe Humor1
Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion10
Novelty9
Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Acting9
Character Depth9
Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

Cinematography8
Sound Centrality8
Editing7

Energy

High

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Alone is nerve-racking, thrilling, and spectacular. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.

Related traits

Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Moving

Emotionally, it's moving.

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All heart traits

Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.

Related traits

Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

High

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion10Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.

Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.

Craft

High

Standout performances, characters, and direction

The performances, characters, and direction stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting9Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.

Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Educational6Informative and instructive.

Style

High

Standout cinematography and sound design

Look and sound: the cinematography and sound design stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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Actors

Sam Larson

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Katie Rydge

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Nathan Olsen

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Dug North

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Baha Mahmutov

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Kelsey Loper

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Will Lamb

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Colton Gilman

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Pablo Arguelles

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Crew

Produced by:

Nicole Turkalj, Gianni Ingenio

Sequels and Prequels

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