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Waco

2018Show1 season6 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic566.0Rotten Tomatoes68%76%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic566.0Rotten Tomatoes68%76%

Summary

The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Waco episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Visions and Omens, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 The Strangers Across the Street, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Operation Showtime, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Of Milk and Men, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Stalling for Time, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 Day 51, 8.9

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Erick Dowdle, Dennie Gordon
Written by
John Erick Dowdle
Produced by
Kelly A. Manners
Music by
Jeff Russo, Jordan Gagne

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Facts

January 24, 2018 · February 28, 2018 · Ended

First aired
January 24, 2018
Last aired
February 28, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

How We Got Here, Right-Wing Militia Fanatic, "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Waco

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Waco?

Paramount+

In the United States, Waco streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Waco worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Waco okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Waco?

4 h

About 4 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Waco?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Waco plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Waco use?

How We Got HereRight-Wing Militia Fanatic"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotBlame GameRoman à ClefReal-Person CameoA God Am IBluff the ImpostorFingoreScrew This, I'm Outta Here!The PlaceTelevision Geographyand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including How We Got Here, Right-Wing Militia Fanatic, and "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot.