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Project Blue Book

2019 – 2020Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic567.2Rotten Tomatoes67%90%

A gripping, tense mystery series about mystery and history, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E10 "Operation Mainbrace" 8.8

Episodes

7.8
8.2

Story

Where the conspiracy began.

A chronicle of the true top secret U.S. Air Force-sponsored investigations into UFO-related phenomena in the 1950s and ’60s, known as “Project Blue Book”.

Feels like

  • Cold War Paranoia
  • UFO Conspiracy Thriller
  • Period Drama Mystery
  • Psychological Horror Lite
  • Government Cover-up
  • Atmospheric Suspense
  • Historical Fiction
  • Slow-Burn Investigation

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Norma Bailey, John Scott, Loni Peristere
Written by
Emily Brochin, Sean Jablonski, Harley Peyton
Produced by
Cecil O'Connor
Music by
Daniel Wohl

Everyone

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Facts

January 8, 2019 · March 24, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2019
Last aired
March 24, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
14 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Wham Shot, Big Bad Ensemble, The Men in Black +9

  • Wham Shot
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • The Men in Black
  • Spy Fiction
  • Asskicking Leads to Leadership
  • Arc Symbol
  • Inscrutable Aliens
  • Red Scare
  • Not in This for Your Revolution
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Alien Autopsy
  • Jerkass Has a Point

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Project Blue Book?"

Questions about Project Blue Book

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Project Blue Book?

OnDemandKorea

In the United States, Project Blue Book is free with ads on OnDemandKorea. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Project Blue Book worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is Project Blue Book okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Project Blue Book?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Is Project Blue Book plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (10 of 10) and intrigue (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Project Blue Book use?

Wham ShotBig Bad EnsembleThe Men in BlackSpy FictionAsskicking Leads to LeadershipArc SymbolInscrutable AliensRed ScareNot in This for Your RevolutionEveryone Has StandardsAlien AutopsyJerkass Has a Pointand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Wham Shot, Big Bad Ensemble, and The Men in Black.