Under the Dome
Seen it?2013 | 3 seasons | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 27 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% critic score
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a wide audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12013 · 13 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22014 · 13 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32015 · 13 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Brian K. Vaughan
- Mike VogelDale "Barbie" Barbara
- Rachelle LefevreJulia Shumway
- Alexander KochJunior Rennie
- Eddie CahillSam Verdreaux
- Colin FordJoe McAlister
- Kylie BunburyEva Sinclair
- Dean NorrisJames "Big Jim" Rennie
- Mackenzie LintzNorrie Calvert-Hill