Utopia

A group of young adults who met online are mercilessly hunted by a shadowy deep state organization after they come into possession of a near-mythical cult underground graphic novel.

Utopia (2020) is an American conspiracy thriller series created by Gillian Flynn for Prime Video, a single-season limited series of eight episodes. Sasha Lane plays Jessica Hyde, a restless outsider who joins a group of young adults who met online, and John Cusack plays Dr. Kevin Christie, a reclusive figure whose family ties to the case draw him into the chase. Ashleigh LaThrop, Dan Byrd and Christopher Denham round out the core circle of friends. The engine of the series is simple and relentless: the group comes into possession of a near-mythical underground graphic novel, and a shadowy deep state organization begins hunting them, forcing every character to decide whom to trust. Each episode tightens the pursuit with brutal confrontations and sudden reversals, building a mood of constant dread. The tone is paranoid, intense and philosophical, with an apocalyptic undercurrent threaded through the mystery. Fans of Mr. Robot, Person of Interest and The Leftovers will find resonance in its blend of conspiracy, moral unease and bleak, unsettling atmosphere. Set in contemporary America, it plays as a sharp, disquieting ride that rewards close attention.

Audiences rated the single season mixed, with its graphic violence and conspiracy plotting divisive.

• Mr. Robotparanoid conspiracy thriller, cult graphic novel as mythic object, young outsiders hunted by shadowy state power
• Person of Interestserialized conspiracy mystery, dread-filled tone, shadowy organization pursuing ordinary people
• The Leftoversbleak apocalyptic conspiracy, violent pursuit, shocking reveals, cult following

Created by

Gillian Flynn

Release Date

2020-09-25

Episode runtime

51 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (494)

What is Utopia about?

A band of online-bonded young adults is hunted by a shadowy organization after stumbling onto a cult graphic novel.

What is Utopia like to watch?

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

Is Utopia violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in Utopia as graphic.

What did critics think of Utopia?

Audiences rated the single season mixed, with its graphic violence and conspiracy plotting divisive.

Which shows are like Utopia?

Shows with a similar feel include Mr. Robot, Person of Interest, and The Leftovers.

How long is Utopia?

Utopia: 1 season, 8 episodes.

Is Utopia still running?

No, Utopia was canceled.

Where can I watch Utopia?

In United States, Utopia streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon MX Player.