Most Dangerous Game
Seen it?2020 | 2 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 action fans. If you loved The Day of the Jackal, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Maynard accepts an offer to participate in a deadly game where he soon discovers that he’s not the hunter but the prey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 409K 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; New York is the high point.
Season 12020 · 15 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
New York2023 · 12 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Nick Santora, Scott Elder, Josh Harmon
- David CastañedaVictor 'Victory' Suero
- Christoph WaltzMiles Sellars