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Travelers

2016·Show
34Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.0Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%97%
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Where to watch

Netflix

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Travelers fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

The future, technology, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Welcome to the 21st.

Hundreds of years from now, the last surviving humans discover the means of sending consciousness back through time, directly into people in the 21st century. These "travelers" assume the lives of seemingly random people, while secretly working as teams to perform missions in order to save humanity from a terrible future.
High-Concept Sci-Fi ProceduralIdentity & Consciousness ExplorationEthical Dilemmas in Time TravelCharacter-Driven MysteryCerebral Action-ThrillerDystopian Future ContextEnsemble Cast DynamicsPhilosophical Crime Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Andy Mikita, Amanda Tapping, William Waring
Written by:
Ashley Park, Pat Smith, Jason Whiting
Produced by:
Eric McCormack, Jim O'Grady

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Travelers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Travelers legally?

Netflix

Travelers is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Travelers worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Travelers rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Travelers have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 34 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Travelers?

Critics100
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate Travelers higher (100) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Travelers air?

It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Travelers in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Travelers?

129ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+115

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Travelers in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Travelers use?

Offscreen Moment of AwesomeKill and ReplaceObstructive Code of ConductCryptic ConversationHonor Before ReasonTimey-Wimey BallThou Shalt Not KillWhat Did I Do Last Night?AntimatterPossession BurnoutA.I. Is a CrapshootFriend to All Living Thingsand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for Travelers, including Offscreen Moment of Awesome, Kill and Replace, Obstructive Code of Conduct.