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BrainDead

2016·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-14
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic617.7Rotten Tomatoes65%91%
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IMDb8.0Metacritic617.7Rotten Tomatoes65%91%
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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
Political SatireSci-Fi ComedyHorror ElementsWashington D.C. IntrigueBrain-Eating AliensConspiracy ThrillerDarkly HumorousCritically TopicalWitty DialogueMind-Bending Premise

Crew

Directed by:
Frederick E. O. Toye, Félix Alcalá, Robert King
Written by:
Jonathan Tolins, Lawrence Kaplow, Jacquelyn Reingold

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about BrainDead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BrainDead legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is BrainDead worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is BrainDead rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does BrainDead have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on BrainDead?

Critics63
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate BrainDead higher (83) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did BrainDead air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is BrainDead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch BrainDead?

6AUCAFRGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for BrainDead in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does BrainDead use?

No Celebrities Were HarmedHope SpotImprobable Infant SurvivalPeople PuppetsPreviously on…Alien InvasionUndercover Cop RevealDating CatwomanBlack Dude Dies FirstBig BadSliding Scale of Comedy and Horror"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for BrainDead, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Hope Spot, Improbable Infant Survival.