Black Summer
Seen it?2019 | 2 seasons | 45 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience, 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 sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Walking Dead or Fear the Walking Dead, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 12 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 173K 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 2 is the high point.
- Season 12019 · 8 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22021 · 8 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Karl Schaefer, John Hyams
- Jaime KingRose
- Christine LeeKyungsun
- Zoe MarlettAnna