Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Name: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2008-01-13
Cast: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Richard T. Jones, Shirley Manson

2008 | 2 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 and action fans. If you loved Alien: Earth or Fallout, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

The series picks up four years after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor trying to stay under-the-radar from the government, as they plot to destroy the computer network, Skynet, in hopes of preventing Armageddon.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 228K people sought it out in the past year