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COBRA

2020·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons
IMDb6.6Metacritic–2.0Rotten Tomatoes62%61%
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Where to watch

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Political ThrillerCrisis ManagementUK Government DramaHigh StakesTension-FilledContemporary RealismEnsemble CastFast-PacedSocietal CollapseTechnological Catastrophe

Crew

Directed by:
Charles Sturridge, Sallie Aprahamian
Produced by:
Nicola Larder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream COBRA legally?

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

COBRA is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is COBRA worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is COBRA rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does COBRA have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on COBRA?

Critics62
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate COBRA higher (62) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did COBRA air?

It ran from 2020 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is COBRA in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch COBRA?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for COBRA in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.