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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: April 11, 2019

Summary: Rose (Jaime King) searches for her daughter when the zombie virus epidemic begins in this prequel series to Syfy's Z Nation.

Creator: John Hyams and Karl Schaefer

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction

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Tim Surette

Apr 5, 2019

In a sense, Black Summer is The Walking Dead without all the bloated melodrama, kooky villains, and pretentious blabbering. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Apr 10, 2019

Nothing is less terrifying than over-familiarity, and that’s only one of the many problems with Netflix’s Black Summer (premiering on April 11), a bleak, dull affair that mistakes camera movement for narrative energy and has about as much life as the walking dead. Read full review

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RLOLIVEIRA

Jun 21, 2021

Serie excelente! muita tensão, personagens 'reais' num cenário apocalíptico tentando sobreviver.. vale a pena, até por fugir à regra das séries do gênero

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JMaz

May 2, 2019

I think folks are missing the point. This show is trying to something different by dropping you into the beginnings of a zombie outbreak with characters who are mostly everyday people. I thought it was tense and fantastic. Not perfect but very enjoyable.

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truerock

Apr 18, 2019

If you like film of the fast-zombie genre I would reasonably assume you will enjoy Black Summer.
So, there are the slow-zombie genre (e.g. The Walking Dead TV series) and the fast-zombie genre (e.g. 28 Days Later movie). Black Summer falls within the fast-zombie genre.
I personally favorIf you like film of the fast-zombie genre I would reasonably assume you will enjoy Black Summer.
So, there are the slow-zombie genre (e.g. The Walking Dead TV series) and the fast-zombie genre (e.g. 28 Days Later movie). Black Summer falls within the fast-zombie genre.
I personally favor the fast-zombie genre so perhaps you might take my 8-rating within that context.
Regardless of anyone's opinion on the plot-type of Black Summer, technically this is a professional quality series and the acting falls within above average professional quality... and, I would suggest some of the acting is excellent. Editing is extremely important to produce a high-quality fast-zombie series and I would rate the editing of Black Summer as excellent.

In regard to the overall narrative and plot, I would warn that if you are an individual who requires explicit, detailed context and clearly defined roles and backgrounds then you will not get that in the first series of Black Summers. I personally do not require explicit detail in narratives so I was fine with this - after all, reality is that life does not give us all the facts in detail. A big part of life is dealing with soft data. But, most people want things to be completely explained in detail and that is understandable within the context of escapist entertainment.

There is one episode that has no dialog in it and I'm sure the average and typical viewer might find that frustrating where as I found it to be the most interesting and intellectually challenging episode involving the most complex characterization.

I almost require that a film work within the context of moral ambiguity in order for me to enjoy it. I felt Black Summer provided that and perhaps is part of my level-8 rating. The primary character develops within that moral ambiguity - right through the zones of thin red/blue/green/gold/etc lines - in what to me was very satisfying. The very last moral decision at the end completes the character development that I found it to be extremely realistic and one that most people never need to make and exists almost entirely within the realm of fiction.

Off topic - but, I know many individuals must wonder how discerning, intelligent people like watching zombie movies. That I cannot explain - but, millions of people enjoy them so you just have to accept that is a reality. My wife loves rom-coms and I see nothing wrong with that. If you do not like fast-zombie movies then you obviously will not want to spend your time watching Black Summer.

There are many zombie genres and if you are interested you can google the subject or go to Wikipedia to get a better understanding.… Expand

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Darthly_Happy

Apr 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best way to describe the show
"There's zombies and things happen"

Things you will ask yourself while watching this-

Why is no one talking?
Why is nothing ever explained?
Why do people suddenly show up in places?
Where even are they?
Why do people keep trying to communicate with the Korean character long after it is established she doesn't speak English?
Why are there so many moments of unnecessary and illogical silence?
How does this show manage to show so much and yet show nothing at the same time?
Why are many people holding guns yet they are never used?
Why does the screen cut to black every 4 minutes to show a pretentious chapter title?

Good things.
The actors are at least trying.
Camera work is ok at times.… Expand

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Fyil

Apr 12, 2019

Can't people simple hire a actual screenwriter do write screenplays? This is horrible. A story starts and ends in less tem 20min, you simple have no time to give a F to any characters.
If netflix ain't gonna put an effort to making these movies then it should do it at all. 2 for the photography.

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mrmonster

Apr 26, 2019

Black Summer is nothing more than a cheap attempt to reach out to Walking Dead fans while they wait for the next season. This show combines so-so acting with a terribly structured/terribly paced story to give us a just plain bland zombie show that's just not worth the watch. It really isBlack Summer is nothing more than a cheap attempt to reach out to Walking Dead fans while they wait for the next season. This show combines so-so acting with a terribly structured/terribly paced story to give us a just plain bland zombie show that's just not worth the watch. It really is that boring.… Expand

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makerofstone

Apr 23, 2019

Complete and total politically correct sjw nonsense. I like a diverse cast, but EVERY "white male" character is stupid, incompetent, a rapist, dishonest, useless, or a zombie. God, how can people like this junk? It's boring, predictable, low quality garbage. The PC stuff puts the nail inComplete and total politically correct sjw nonsense. I like a diverse cast, but EVERY "white male" character is stupid, incompetent, a rapist, dishonest, useless, or a zombie. God, how can people like this junk? It's boring, predictable, low quality garbage. The PC stuff puts the nail in this coffin. Peace.… Expand

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Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2021
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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 11, 2019
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