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Origin

2018·Show
10Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–6.9
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IMDb7.0Metacritic–6.9
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Origin fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A group of troubled passengers wake up on a damaged spaceship abandoned in deep space, each having left behind a dark past in search of a fresh start on a newly colonized planet. As their terrifying situation spirals into paranoia, they come to realize that the greatest threat to their dream of starting over – and indeed their lives – is something far darker than the pasts they were so desperate to escape.
Sci-Fi ThrillerPsychological HorrorSpace SurvivalEnclosed MysteryDark & BleakHigh TensionCharacter-Driven SuspenseNon-Linear StorytellingExistential Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Paul W. S. Anderson, Jonathan Teplitzky, Mark Brozel
Written by:
Mika Watkins, Joe Murtagh
Produced by:
John Phillips

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Origin

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Where can I stream Origin legally?

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Is Origin worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Origin rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Origin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Origin air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Origin in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Origin?

7BEDKFIHUISNOSE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Origin in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Origin use?

You Wake Up in a RoomOrifice InvasionThe LeaderApocalyptic LogOnce More, with ClaritySpot the ImposterA.I. Is a CrapshootDoes This Remind You of Anything?Late to the TragedyBody HorrorToo Dumb to LiveThrown Out the Airlockand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Origin, including You Wake Up in a Room, Orifice Invasion, The Leader.