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1000 Ways to Die

Name: 1000 Ways to Die
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2009-02-08
Cast: Ron Perlman

2009 | 4 seasons | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With rough reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. If you loved Nathan for You, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, eye-opening.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

The science of living and the randomness of death are combined with a dash of Darwinism. Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12009 · 10 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
Friday
Season 22009 · 12 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 32010 · 41 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 42012 · 8 episodes
Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Thom Beers

Ron PerlmanSelf - Narrator (voice)