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Utopia

2020·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb6.7Metacritic565.6Rotten Tomatoes51%57%
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Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

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Utopia fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Mystery, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

What have you done to earn your place in this crowded world?

A group of young adults who met online are mercilessly hunted by a shadowy deep state organization after they come into possession of a near-mythical cult underground graphic novel.
Conspiracy ThrillerDystopian ElementsHigh-Stakes PursuitDark & GrittyPsychological IntrigueGovernment Cover-upGraphic Novel AdaptationPlausible Social CommentaryFast-Paced Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
J.D. Dillard
Written by:
Gillian Flynn
Produced by:
Huey M. Park
Composed by:
Jeff Russo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Utopia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Utopia legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Utopia is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Utopia worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Utopia rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Utopia have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Utopia?

Critics54
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Utopia much the same way.

When did Utopia air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Utopia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Utopia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Utopia in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Utopia use?

Villain with Good PublicityTyke-BombAlways Identical TwinsWould Hurt a ChildResignations Not AcceptedThe ConspiracySterility PlagueSpanner in the WorksUtopia Justifies the MeansDecomposite CharacterLeave No WitnessesInterrupted Intimacyand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Utopia, including Villain with Good Publicity, Tyke-Bomb, Always Identical Twins.