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Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Irene and Franklin York, a retired couple, have a secret: a Chamber buried in their backyard that miraculously leads to a strange, deserted planet. When an enigmatic young man arrives, the Yorks' quiet existence is upended and the mysterious Chamber they thought they knew so well turns out to be much more than they could have ever imagined.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Holden Miller
- Sissy SpacekIrene York
- J.K. SimmonsFranklin York
- Cass BuggéJeanine Albemarle
- Adam BartleyByron
- Chai HansenJude
- Julieta ZylberbergStella
- Rocío HernándezToni
- Kiah McKirnanDenise