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John Doe

2002 – 2003Show1 season21 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic657.3Rotten Tomatoes73%–

A gripping, tense drama series about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 21 episodes · best: S1E1 "Pilot" 8.6

Episodes

8.0

Story

John Doe tell the story of a man who wakes up naked on an island off the coast of Seattle, knowing everything in the world there is to know—except for who he is and how and why he ended up there.

Feels like

  • Psychological Mystery Thriller
  • Amnesia Narrative
  • Supernatural Crime Procedural
  • High-Stakes Puzzle Solving
  • Character Study in Trauma
  • Tense and Atmospheric
  • Complex Plot Intrigue
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 165 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dwight H. Little, Keith Samples, Mimi Leder
Written by
Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson, Aaron Harberts
Produced by
Mimi Leder, Matt Pyken, Michael Berns

Everyone

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

Facts

September 20, 2002 · April 25, 2003 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 2002
Last aired
April 25, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Injury Bookend, Laser-Guided Amnesia, Bottle Episode +9

  • Injury Bookend
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia
  • Bottle Episode
  • Brown Note
  • Stalker Shrine
  • I Am Who?
  • Pun
  • Episode on a Plane
  • Omniscient Hero
  • Death Amnesia
  • Mr. Smith
  • Artistic License – Physics

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream John Doe?"

Questions about John Doe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream John Doe?

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

Is John Doe worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 65).

Is John Doe 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 John Doe?

21 h

About 21 hours: 21 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2003.

What tropes does John Doe use?

Injury BookendLaser-Guided AmnesiaBottle EpisodeBrown NoteStalker ShrineI Am Who?PunEpisode on a PlaneOmniscient HeroDeath AmnesiaMr. SmithArtistic License – Physicsand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Injury Bookend, Laser-Guided Amnesia, and Bottle Episode.