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Watchmen

2019·Show
9Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic855.8Rotten Tomatoes96%57%
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IMDb8.2Metacritic855.8Rotten Tomatoes96%57%
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Watchmen fingerprint

Masterful craft, stunning style.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Society, mystery, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization9

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About

Nothing ever ends...

Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, “Watchmen” embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Dystopian Superhero NoirSystemic Racism AllegoryNon-Linear Mystery ThrillerVisually Striking & StylizedPhilosophical DeconstructionTense Political DramaPsychological Trauma ExplorationCinematic Homage with SubversionDark and Bleak AtmosphereComplex Narrative Puzzle

Crew

Directed by:
Nicole Kassell, Stephen Williams, Frederick E. O. Toye
Written by:
Cord Jefferson, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Jeff Jensen
Produced by:
Karen Wacker, John Blair
Composed by:
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Watchmen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Watchmen legally?

HBO Max

Watchmen is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Watchmen worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Watchmen rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySexual contentNudity

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

How many seasons does Watchmen have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Watchmen?

Critics91
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Watchmen higher (91) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Watchmen air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Watchmen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Watchmen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Watchmen in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Watchmen use?

Who Watches the Watchmen?BookendsGilded CageEldritch LocationTransferable MemoryRain of Something UnusualCharacter DevelopmentCanon Character All AlongDeconstructor FleetAnd I Must ScreamMakes Just as Much Sense in ContextMeaningful Nameand 235 more

TV Tropes lists 247 storytelling tropes for Watchmen, including Who Watches the Watchmen?, Bookends, Gilded Cage.