Alias

Name: Alias
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 2001-09-30
Cast: Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman

2001 | 5 seasons | 43 min | Action & Adventure, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.8 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 action fans. If you loved Lioness or 24, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 75 hours in all.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a double agent for the real CIA.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 343K people sought it out in the past year