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The Circus

2016 – 2023Show8 seasons130 episodesTV-14

74
GoodGoodWatch score

An intriguing, tense documentary series about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for romance, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 130 episodes · best: S7E16 "Riptides" 8.5

Episodes

6.7
5.6
6.9
7.2
6.7
7.0
7.5
8.0

Story

Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth

Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.

Feels like

  • Political Satire Documentary
  • Real-Time News Analysis
  • Behind-the-Scenes Politics
  • Media Critique
  • Insider Perspective
  • Current Events Commentary
  • Journalistic Integrity
  • Power Dynamics
  • Newsroom Culture

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Facts

January 17, 2016 · November 12, 2023 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 2016
Last aired
November 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 130 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Circus?"

Questions about The Circus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Circus?

In the United States, The Circus streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Circus worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 75). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.6 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of The Circus is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 2 is the weakest at 5.6. The highest-rated episode is Riptides (season 7, episode 16) at 8.5, and the lowest is Shocking But Not Surprising (season 2, episode 1) at 5.1.

Is The Circus okay for kids?

TV-14

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

How long does it take to watch The Circus?

63 h

About 63 hours: 130 episodes in 8 seasons of about 29 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2023.

Will The Circus make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).