The Flight Attendant

Name: The Flight Attendant
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Comedy
Released: 2020-11-26
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Zosia Mamet, Deniz Akdeniz, Mo McRae, Callie Hernandez

2020 | 2 seasons | Drama, Mystery, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Darkly funny, tense.
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.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Flight attendant Cassandra Bowden wakes in her hotel room hungover from the night before in Dubai with a dead body lying next to her. Afraid to call the police, she continues her morning as if nothing happened. In New York, she is met by FBI agents who question her about her recent layover in Bangkok. Still unable to piece the night together, she begins to wonder if she could be the killer.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series. Also nominated for 5 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 272K people sought it out in the past year