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The Rain

2018 – 2020Show3 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic654.9Rotten Tomatoes–48%

A tense, thrilling drama series about family and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E6 "Survival of the Fittest" 7.3

Episodes

6.8
6.9
6.4

Story

Stay dry. Stay alive.

After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety. A Scandinavian thriller series.

Feels like

  • Nordic Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
  • Survival Horror
  • Teenage Sibling Bond
  • Biological Threat
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Young Adult Drama
  • Dystopian Realism
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Scandinavian Noir

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kenneth Kainz, Josefine Kirkeskov, Natasha Arthy
Written by
Jannik Tai Mosholt, Julie Budtz Sørensen, Poul Berg
Produced by
Christian Potalivo

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 2018 · August 6, 2020 · Ended

First aired
May 4, 2018
Last aired
August 6, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark, United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Apocalypse How, Computer Equals Monitor, Naïve Newcomer +9

  • Apocalypse How
  • Computer Equals Monitor
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Daddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning You
  • Hologram
  • A Day in the Spotlight
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Papa Wolf
  • The Plague
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • 20 Minutes into the Future
  • Fire-Forged Friends

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rain?"

Questions about The Rain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rain?

Netflix

In the United States, The Rain streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Rain worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Which season of The Rain is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 6.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Survival of the Fittest (season 2, episode 6) at 7.3, and the lowest is And This Too Shall Pass (season 3, episode 6) at 6.0.

How long does it take to watch The Rain?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Will The Rain scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Rain in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.

What tropes does The Rain use?

Apocalypse HowComputer Equals MonitorNaïve NewcomerDaddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning YouHologramA Day in the SpotlightNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Papa WolfThe PlagueHeroic Sacrifice20 Minutes into the FutureFire-Forged Friendsand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Apocalypse How, Computer Equals Monitor, and Naïve Newcomer.