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Alex Rider

2020 – 2024Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic676.6Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A thrilling, fast-paced drama series about growing up and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E8 "Strike" 8.3

Episodes

7.7
7.8
7.8

Story

Enemies become allies. Allies become enemies.

Alex Rider is an ordinary teenager enlisted to work on behalf of MI6, where he uses skills he didn't know he had to become an extraordinary spy.

Feels like

  • Teen Spy Thriller
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Modern Espionage
  • Binge-Worthy Series
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • International Intrigue
  • Relatable Protagonist

Cast

24 of 82 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andreas Prochaska, Christopher Smith, Brian O'Malley
Written by
Anthony Horowitz, Guy Burt
Produced by
Mat Chaplin, Richard Burrell
Music by
Raffertie

Everyone

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

Facts

November 12, 2020 · April 5, 2024 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 2020
Last aired
April 5, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Shoot the Hostage Taker, Shot in the Ass, Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves +9

  • Shoot the Hostage Taker
  • Shot in the Ass
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • Unspoken Plan Guarantee
  • Revenge Before Reason
  • I Have Your Wife
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Affably Evil
  • Adaptational Wimp
  • Nebulous Evil Organisation
  • Secret Test of Character
  • Villain Takes an Interest

12 of 202 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Alex Rider?"

Questions about Alex Rider

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Alex Rider worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 67).

Is Alex Rider okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Alex Rider?

18 h

About 18 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2024.

What tropes does Alex Rider use?

Shoot the Hostage TakerShot in the AssRewarded as a Traitor DeservesUnspoken Plan GuaranteeRevenge Before ReasonI Have Your WifeCut Himself ShavingAffably EvilAdaptational WimpNebulous Evil OrganisationSecret Test of CharacterVillain Takes an Interestand 190 more

TV Tropes lists 202 tropes for it, including Shoot the Hostage Taker, Shot in the Ass, and Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves.