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Prank Encounters

2019 – 2021Show2 seasons15 episodesTV-MA

ComedyReality
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes40%54%

A terrifying, tense reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for romance, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S2E7 "Graveyard Shift" 7.6

Episodes

6.8
6.9

Story

Monstrous frights meet hilarious reveals on this hidden-camera prank show as real people become the stars of their own full-blown horror movie.

Feels like

  • Hidden-Camera Horror Prank
  • High-Stress Relief
  • Visceral Startle Responses
  • Cringe-Inducing Reality TV
  • Special Effects Heavy
  • Sudden Tonal Shifts
  • Popcorn Entertainment
  • Teen/Young Adult Appeal
  • Audience Participation Fantasy

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony J. Gonzalez

Everyone

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

Facts

October 25, 2019 · April 1, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 2019
Last aired
April 1, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Reality, Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Prank Encounters?"

Questions about Prank Encounters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prank Encounters?

Netflix

In the United States, Prank Encounters streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Prank Encounters worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (40).

How long does it take to watch Prank Encounters?

6 h

About 6 hours: 15 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Will Prank Encounters make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Prank Encounters?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.