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BrainDead

2016Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic617.7Rotten Tomatoes65%91%

A campy, romantic drama series about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E7 "The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics" 8.5

Episodes

8.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Political Sci-Fi Satire
  • Washington D.C. Workplace Comedy
  • Biting Social Commentary
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven
  • Absurdist Conspiracy Thriller
  • Campy Alien Invasion
  • Feminist Professional Drama
  • Sharp Political Critique

Cast

24 of 62 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Frederick E. O. Toye, Félix Alcalá, Jim McKay
Written by
Jonathan Tolins, Jacquelyn Reingold, Lawrence Kaplow

Everyone

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

Facts

June 13, 2016 · September 11, 2016 · Ended

First aired
June 13, 2016
Last aired
September 11, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

No Celebrities Were Harmed, Hope Spot, Improbable Infant Survival +9

  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Hope Spot
  • Improbable Infant Survival
  • People Puppets
  • Previously on…
  • Alien Invasion
  • Undercover Cop Reveal
  • Dating Catwoman
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Big Bad
  • Sliding Scale of Comedy and Horror
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about BrainDead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BrainDead?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is BrainDead worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is BrainDead okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch BrainDead?

10 h

About 10 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will BrainDead make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is BrainDead good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Hope Spot, and Improbable Infant Survival.