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COBRA

2020 – 2023Show3 seasons18 episodes

CrimeDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic–2.0Rotten Tomatoes62%61%

A nerve-racking, breakneck drama series about politics and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S3E6 "Rebellion 6" 8.3

Episodes

7.1
7.6
7.7

Story

As widespread power outages cause chaos and threaten lives across the country, the COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Room) committee comprised of the UK’s leading experts and politicians, gathers to find a way to turn the lights back on.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Crisis Management
  • UK Government Drama
  • High Stakes
  • Tension-Filled
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Fast-Paced
  • Societal Collapse
  • Technological Catastrophe

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sallie Aprahamian, Charles Sturridge
Produced by
Nicola Larder

Everyone

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Facts

January 17, 2020 · November 16, 2023 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 2020
Last aired
November 16, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
49 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream COBRA?"

Questions about COBRA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream COBRA?

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, COBRA streams on PBS, PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is COBRA worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Critics rate it higher (62 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Does COBRA get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.1, and season 3 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Rebellion 6 (season 3, episode 6) at 8.3, and the lowest is Blackout 2 (season 1, episode 2) at 6.9.