The Mosquito Coast
Seen it?2021 | 2 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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 action fans.
- 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.
Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 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
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 117K 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 1 is the high point.
- Season 12021 · 7 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 22022 · 10 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Neil Cross
- Justin TherouxAllie Fox
- Melissa GeorgeMargot Fox
- Logan PolishDina Fox
- Gabriel BatemanCharlie Fox
- Ian HartBill Lee
- Ariyon BakareRichard Beaumont
- Natalia Cordova-BuckleyIsela
- Daniel RaymontGuillermo Bautista