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Station Eleven

2021 – 2022Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic817.4Rotten Tomatoes98%75%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E7 "Goodbye My Damaged Home" 8.6

Episodes

7.8

Story

The end is the beginning.

The survivors of a devastating flu attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew – while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Humanism
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Melancholic Hope
  • Art as Survival
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Ethereal Atmosphere
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Beautifully Sad
  • Interconnected Lives
  • Quiet Resilience

Cast

24 of 55 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Helen Shaver, Jeremy Podeswa, Hiro Murai
Written by
Emily St. John Mandel, Patrick Somerville, Sarah McCarron
Music by
Dan Romer

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 2021 · January 13, 2022 · Ended

First aired
December 16, 2021
Last aired
January 13, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
58 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Wasteland Elder, Benevolent Boss, Race Lift +9

  • Wasteland Elder
  • Benevolent Boss
  • Race Lift
  • Central Theme
  • Serious Business
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Straight Gay
  • Pregnant Badass
  • Famed in Story
  • Shout-Out
  • Suicide Attack

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Station Eleven?"

Questions about Station Eleven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Station Eleven?

HBO Max

In the United States, Station Eleven streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Station Eleven worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (75).

How long does it take to watch Station Eleven?

8 h

About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Can I half-watch Station Eleven?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for philosophical.

Is Station Eleven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Station Eleven use?

Wasteland ElderBenevolent BossRace LiftCentral ThemeSerious BusinessFailed a Spot CheckIncurable Cough of DeathStraight GayPregnant BadassFamed in StoryShout-OutSuicide Attackand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Wasteland Elder, Benevolent Boss, and Race Lift.