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The Rook

2019·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Mystery, fantasy, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Awaken the power within.

After waking in a park with total amnesia — and surrounded by dead bodies, all wearing latex gloves — a young woman must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain’s most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
Supernatural Spy ThrillerAmnesia MysteryBritish Secret ServiceConspiracy PlotIdentity QuestUnique AbilitiesPsychological IntrigueHigh StakesContemporary Fantasy

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Questions about The Rook

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Where can I stream The Rook legally?

The Rook 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. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rook worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rook rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

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

How many seasons does The Rook have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rook?

Critics54
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Rook higher (68) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Rook air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Rook in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Rook?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rook in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rook use?

Elemental PowersAmnesia DangerBiomanipulationPower Perversion PotentialShe Is the KingAdaptational MundanityCrazy-PreparedPromoted to Love InterestAdaptational HeroismThe ShrinkNot His SledPrecognitionand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Rook, including Elemental Powers, Amnesia Danger, Biomanipulation.