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Y: The Last Man

Seen it?

2021 | 1 seasons | 54 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. 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. If you loved The Walking Dead or Silo, start here. 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, episodes of about 54 minutes, about 9 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Traverse a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. Follow the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 125K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Eliza Clark

  • Diane LaneJennifer Brown
  • Ashley RomansAgent 355
  • Ben SchnetzerYorick Brown
  • Olivia ThirlbyHero Brown
  • Marin IrelandNora Brady
  • Amber TamblynKimberly Campbell Cunningham