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Tales from the Loop

2020Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes87%75%

An awe-inspiring, profoundly sad mystery series about technology and the future, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Home" 8.3

Episodes

7.4

Story

The story of the town and people who live above “The Loop,” a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe – making things possible that were previously relegated only to science fiction.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Sci-Fi Drama
  • Anthology Narrative
  • Retro-Futuristic Aesthetic
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Philosophical Mystery
  • Visually Stunning
  • Quietly Haunting
  • Human Connection in Technology
  • Small-Town Atmosphere
  • Reflective Tone

Cast

24 of 45 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jodie Foster, Andrew Stanton, Ti West
Written by
Simon Stålenhag, Nathaniel Halpern
Produced by
Ellen Rutter
Music by
Philip Glass, Paul Leonard-Morgan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 2020 · April 3, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 3, 2020
Last aired
April 3, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Sweden, United States
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Reveal, Distant Finale, Call-Back +9

  • The Reveal
  • Distant Finale
  • Call-Back
  • The Ageless
  • Secret Stab Wound
  • Please, Don't Leave Me
  • Tone Shift
  • Slice of Life
  • Shoot the Shaggy Dog
  • The Workaholic
  • Shout-Out
  • Crapsack World

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tales from the Loop?"

Questions about Tales from the Loop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tales from the Loop?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Tales from the Loop streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Tales from the Loop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Tales from the Loop plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Tales from the Loop use?

The RevealDistant FinaleCall-BackThe AgelessSecret Stab WoundPlease, Don't Leave MeTone ShiftSlice of LifeShoot the Shaggy DogThe WorkaholicShout-OutCrapsack Worldand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The Reveal, Distant Finale, and Call-Back.