Jericho

Jericho is an American action/drama series that centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.

Jericho (2006-2008) is an American action drama series created by Stephen Chbosky, Jonathan E. Steinberg and Jon Turteltaub for CBS. Set in the fictional rural town of Jericho, Kansas, the show follows residents thrown into survival mode after nuclear attacks strike twenty three major American cities. Jake Green (Skeet Ulrich) returns home to a community cut off from power, supplies and news, and must balance protecting his family against neighbors who have turned on one another. Robert Hawkins (Lennie James), Emily Sullivan (Ashley Scott) and Gray Anderson (Michael Gaston) pull the town in competing directions as scarcity sharpens old grudges. Each season is built around a serialized conspiracy: who launched the attacks, and what the government is hiding. The engine is practical, with food, fuel and trust in short supply, and the mystery unfolds in parallel with everyday struggles over shelter and loyalty. Its tone is tense and paranoid, with moments of quiet family warmth and hope. Across two seasons, the series runs as one continuing story. Fans of The Walking Dead, Lost and Revolution will find resonance in its blend of post apocalyptic community drama and slow mystery.

Critics and viewers praised Jericho's tense post-nuclear survival drama and ensemble cast, and many mourned its cancellation after two seasons.

• The Walking Deadpost apocalyptic community survival, small town drama, serialized conspiracy mystery
• Lostserialized conspiracy mystery, government cover-up, family drama
• Revolutionpost disaster survival, rural community under siege, serialized action drama

Created by

Stephen Chbosky, Jonathan E. Steinberg, Jon Turteltaub

Release Date

2006-09-20

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (582)

What is Jericho about?

After nuclear attacks devastate America, the residents of a small Kansas town must survive without power and uncover who was behind the bombings.

What is Jericho like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jericho as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Jericho violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jericho as moderate.

What did critics think of Jericho?

Critics and viewers praised Jericho's tense post-nuclear survival drama and ensemble cast, and many mourned its cancellation after two seasons.

Which shows are like Jericho?

Shows with a similar feel include The Walking Dead, Lost, and Revolution.

How long is Jericho?

Jericho: 2 seasons, 29 episodes.

Is Jericho still running?

No, Jericho was canceled.

Where can I watch Jericho?

In United States, Jericho streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.