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Channel Zero

2016 – 2018Show4 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling drama series about the mind and mystery, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E1 "This Isn't Real" 7.9

Episodes

7.3
7.6
7.3
7.3

Story

A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.

Feels like

  • Creepypasta Adaptation
  • Psychological Horror Anthology
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Retro-Media Aesthetic
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Internet Culture Critique
  • Surreal Nightmares
  • Visually Distinctive

Cast

24 of 84 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Craig William Macneill, Arkasha Stevenson, E.L. Katz
Written by
Nick Antosca, Angela LaManna, Harley Peyton
Music by
Jeff Russo

Everyone

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

Facts

October 11, 2016 · October 31, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 2016
Last aired
October 31, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Abandoned Playground, Little Dead Riding Hood, Evil Doppelgänger +9

  • Abandoned Playground
  • Little Dead Riding Hood
  • Evil Doppelgänger
  • Red Shirt
  • Stranger in a Familiar Land
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • I'm a Humanitarian
  • Cosmic Horror
  • Harmful to Minors
  • And Starring
  • The Call Knows Where You Live
  • The Call Knows Where You Live

12 of 295 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Channel Zero?"

Questions about Channel Zero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Channel Zero?

PhiloAMC+ShudderSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Channel Zero streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Channel Zero worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Channel Zero okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

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

How long does it take to watch Channel Zero?

17 h

About 17 hours: 24 episodes in 4 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Channel Zero?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Channel Zero scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

What tropes does Channel Zero use?

Abandoned PlaygroundLittle Dead Riding HoodEvil DoppelgängerRed ShirtStranger in a Familiar LandHeroic SacrificeI'm a HumanitarianCosmic HorrorHarmful to MinorsAnd StarringThe Call Knows Where You LiveThe Call Knows Where You Liveand 283 more

TV Tropes lists 295 tropes for it, including Abandoned Playground, Little Dead Riding Hood, and Evil Doppelgänger.