The Rain

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: May 4, 2018
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4.8

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  1. ZackMurph
    May 12, 2018
    10
    First off, if you cannot withstand watching a show with subtitles and must have it dubbed if it's in a foreign language. Then I highly recommend that you avoid this show. As the dubbing for The Rain is terrible and will throw you off.

    Now onto the actual review of the show. The Rain is far from perfect, but if you stick with it. It actually starts to pick up and gets really good. For    First off, if you cannot withstand watching a show with subtitles and must have it dubbed if it's in a foreign language. Then I highly recommend that you avoid this show. As the dubbing for The Rain is terrible and will throw you off.

    Now onto the actual review of the show.

    The Rain is far from perfect, but if you stick with it. It actually starts to pick up and gets really good. For the first 2-3 episodes. I was constantly reminded that these were immature kids having to deal with a post apocalyptic world, but when things started progressing further and further. They kind of "woke up" in a sense. Which allowed the show to become so much better. As it moved away from high school drama. To actually fearing what we all deem to be harmless.    … Expand
  2. tederheid
    May 8, 2018
    10
    I really don't get the negative reviews for this, I thought this was a very good show. People seem to complain about it having watched maybe 1 episode tops lmfao. I'm giving this 10 just out of spite because it does not deserve the meagre 4,5 it has right now. It's much better than these bitter Betty's below are making it seem.
  3. Azfaa
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Too many of the reviewers here complain about the characters being whiny or the poor english dub. Being born in Sweden and a native speaker of it, I watched it on Netflix Sweden which had it in the danish language with Swedish subtitles and I found no problem with it.

    I give this a high rating because the user rating is too low as it is. Obviously there will be flaws like most work but    Too many of the reviewers here complain about the characters being whiny or the poor english dub. Being born in Sweden and a native speaker of it, I watched it on Netflix Sweden which had it in the danish language with Swedish subtitles and I found no problem with it.

    I give this a high rating because the user rating is too low as it is. Obviously there will be flaws like most work but none that ruin it.

    What struck me the most was how this felt like a fresh take on the apocalypse, I haven't seen a tv series devoted to a plague that doesn't turn people into zombies. This together with the fact that its a Scandinavian tv series which is a fresh breath to the otherwise english dominated international market and proves, to me atleast, that there can be good fictional works out of our countries.

    My other response will be to the whining. First of all, you should watch the whole series before complaining about this, both main characters do get hardened over the time of the series and psychologically its realistic that the main characters have qualms about killing people and moral issues at first. They spent 6 years in a bunker, the younger one being 10 and the older one around 16. Personally its more immersive to see these people crawl out, insecure and see how the world alters them as people. Several times they realize that their way of thinking won't work out or cause the death of the people around them.

    To the guy who wrote that they only watched 8 minutes, maybe watch the whole thing before complaining? The children also act like children because they are just that, they were young and their mistakes did hurt them poorly. But as with any series, character development is paramount and the 6 years shows how they have matured as individuals whilst still being naive in a realistic way about the world around them.

    Its a solid, well themed series about a group of young people trying to survive in a world where the very basis for survival, aka the water is trying to kill them and I really hope this will get a second season considering the ending of the first.    … Expand
  4. Fefushka
    May 11, 2018
    10
    I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. Ok, it was nor a master piece but for a dystopian series The Rain is pretty good. Loved it, hope they renew. Don't really understand comments about whining.. If you faced the end of the world, you'd be just happy heroes with all the solutions in mind? I think the characters showed great development, were very believable, the plot kept me engaged,I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. Ok, it was nor a master piece but for a dystopian series The Rain is pretty good. Loved it, hope they renew. Don't really understand comments about whining.. If you faced the end of the world, you'd be just happy heroes with all the solutions in mind? I think the characters showed great development, were very believable, the plot kept me engaged, much better than a lot out there!… Expand
  5. jenky87
    May 12, 2018
    10
    EXCELLENT show! The kids will get on your nerves during the first 10 minutes but their behavior is necessary to push the plot forward. I've watched the entire first season in one week. I cannot wait for season 2. If you enjoy a blend of sci-fi, horror, and adventure this is the show for you. There are also some truly heartwarming moments. The characters are well-developed and you come toEXCELLENT show! The kids will get on your nerves during the first 10 minutes but their behavior is necessary to push the plot forward. I've watched the entire first season in one week. I cannot wait for season 2. If you enjoy a blend of sci-fi, horror, and adventure this is the show for you. There are also some truly heartwarming moments. The characters are well-developed and you come to know them through the struggles they face. The voice overs are well-done, also. A MUST WATCH!… Expand
  6. westofrachel
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I'm not going to lie, I started watching this show with very low expectations and I was pleasantly surprised! In fact, I couldn't stop watching this show so I watched all 8 episodes within 8 hours!

    The first episode is infuriating because of the choices the children make, however, the character development for both of the main characters truly shows throughout the episodes (and 6 years    I'm not going to lie, I started watching this show with very low expectations and I was pleasantly surprised! In fact, I couldn't stop watching this show so I watched all 8 episodes within 8 hours!

    The first episode is infuriating because of the choices the children make, however, the character development for both of the main characters truly shows throughout the episodes (and 6 years they had to grow up as best as they could). Each episode kept me on my toes and I really liked the way the story progressed. I didn't find a lot of holes in the storyline either, the writers really did a good job at the whole post apocalyptic- what do we do now? storyline. I truly hope we get a second season out of this! I would love to know more about the characters and see where it is heading!
    I would advise everyone to watch it in Danish with the subtitles! The dub was terrible and I only made it 2 minutes in with that before I realized I was able to switch it. Also please make it past the 1st episode before reviewing the show, it is the first episode so there needs to be background story development! Second and onward were just amazing!    … Expand
  7. Light94
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    No words. Thanks for this serie. I loved all of the characters. Martin and Patrick forever ❤️
  8. GunnerMcDagget
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Like most foreign Netflix shows, The Rain's English dub is horrible. But the show itself is excellent. A great Danish post apocalyptic show with strong dramatic relationships, interesting characters, and some decent twists to keep you interested. And it sets up well for a second season.
  9. alejandro970
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Witty danish production with some substance of The walking dead and 28 days after, without the worn-out idea of the Z- people. Every one of eight chapters has the accurate dose of suspense and paranoia.
  10. AmyBenevento
    May 14, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this show. I loved the fact that it took place in Scandinavia. The older sister had to be an adult before she was ready. Her little brother couldn't develop social skills after age 10, b/c for 6 years, the only person he interacted with was his sister. Martin was a cool leader. I loved the blond girl with the braces. I felt sorry for Patrick, who wanted desperately to fit in with this group, only to have Martin turn his back on him (as Patrick's father had done). They did a nice job with flashbacks to further develop the characters.

    The thing that bothered me was how the father just left them and never came back! Also, they could never take showers (no water!), but their hair was shiny clean. I can't say "oh well, Hollywood" this time.

    Me – I would have stayed in the bunker with the food and security. Why they repeatedly left the safety of the bunker for the food-less dangerous outside world was beyond me.

    That little utopia place where they ended up eating people freaked me out. I saw it coming, but not right away. I felt so sorry for braces-girl, because she found heart in the older lady, a mother figure for her, after her own mother practically disowned her. I was screaming at braces-girl to tell her mother that she was drugged.

    Some of you who reviewed said that these people were acting immature, like children. Ahhh... they WERE children! Well... teens. Same thing. I'm an adult, and if I faced the end of the world, I'd ball up in a corner.    … Expand
  11. juh
    May 15, 2018
    9
    *Sorry for my english, I speak french

    Ok so the first episode, i tought the story was a little bit to much/fake. But after it, I fell in love with the serie. It's so stressful and well made! The character play well to. Good job Danish people. Can't wait for the second season :)
  12. Sensei24
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    I just binge watched this show and am extremely impressed with the quality of production, acting, and the overall script. The only potential negative is the overdub of some character's voices from whatever their natural voice or language is.
  13. hornysoul
    Sep 22, 2018
    9
    Uma excelente série! Eu vi a primeira temporada inteira numa semana e estou ansioso para a segunda temporada. Se tu gostas de uma mistura de ficção científica, horror e aventura, esta série é para ti. Há também alguns momentos muito emocionantes. As personagens são bem desenvolvidas e vais ficar a conhecê-las, através das suas lutas. As narrações também são bem feitas. Um must-watch!Uma excelente série! Eu vi a primeira temporada inteira numa semana e estou ansioso para a segunda temporada. Se tu gostas de uma mistura de ficção científica, horror e aventura, esta série é para ti. Há também alguns momentos muito emocionantes. As personagens são bem desenvolvidas e vais ficar a conhecê-las, através das suas lutas. As narrações também são bem feitas. Um must-watch!
  14. Shocking
    May 14, 2018
    8
    While there are some ridiculous and implausible things about the overall plotline, I found this to be a fun watch after it got started. I watched it in Danish with English subtitles, it greatly improved the experience (always does, dubbing sucks).
  15. jaasieljunior
    May 5, 2018
    7
    Embora The Rain tenha tudo para surpreender com o seu mistério, o enredo não contribui para o andamento da história. Alguns personagens são tão bobos,mesmo que sejam adolescentes,que esperamos que eles tomem decisões fúteis ao longo da série.Mas a série consegue nos aprender a atenção quanto ao seu mistério tanto quanto à chuva e quanto ao vírus.
  16. Sam37
    May 11, 2018
    7
    Took me a while to start sympathizing with the characters. The bad English dub and their annoying accents didn't help in that regard. After disappointing me with the first episode, the show started picking up my interest with the second episode. The show has an exciting plot that plays within an interesting scenario. I am almost tempted to give it an 8 star review.
    For everyone who is    Took me a while to start sympathizing with the characters. The bad English dub and their annoying accents didn't help in that regard. After disappointing me with the first episode, the show started picking up my interest with the second episode. The show has an exciting plot that plays within an interesting scenario. I am almost tempted to give it an 8 star review.
    For everyone who is interested in movies and shows with a post-apocalyptic set I definitely recommend to watch past the first episode.    … Expand
  17. belinia57
    May 12, 2018
    6
    this is okay on its own. It would be better if it had actually followed the book its based on (H20). This is a totally different story than the book.
  18. 34g43546j
    May 14, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a soap-drama. To me the characters and their storyline are not credible. You can't be dumb/stupid and survive at the same time and make it credible. They are constantly doing things without thinking ahead.
    - everything is super dangerous in the city - let's scream out each others names and split the group up
    - take your kids in all seriousness but don't watch the road and crash
    - outside is dangerous and deadly so take your kids to the safest bunker on earth but let them be able to open the door as well (like giving your ipad to a kid and have no safety code for purchasing apps)
    - we have a bunker full of food; lets not ration
    - we can go from bunker to bunker and never starve in our lifetime. lets get stabbed over some cereal bars
    - we are being too rational; lets get emotional and do something silly in this post apocalyptic killer world

    The mechanic is one dimensional. I see through it and it does not entertain me that they try to frustrate you on your common sense. They are not creating the depth that i would like to see. Either the writers are poor creatively (like copying the 'TWD' mechanic) or they just go for the target audience that likes to get carried away with this kind of soap-drama.    … Expand
  19. paulgmurdoch
    May 24, 2018
    6
    The Rain was a very interesting concept on the post-apocalyptic genre, a fresh new take! The Rain has its up's and downs, and Netflix definitely had the show going well from the start but it definitely got a bit repetitive after a short while and almost predictable at some stages, where you would think oh that is about to happen and it actually happens. The predictability makes you want toThe Rain was a very interesting concept on the post-apocalyptic genre, a fresh new take! The Rain has its up's and downs, and Netflix definitely had the show going well from the start but it definitely got a bit repetitive after a short while and almost predictable at some stages, where you would think oh that is about to happen and it actually happens. The predictability makes you want to start skipping to the good parts of an episode as you have already unravelled the plot section for that episode. I cannot fault the writers though as the concept and the way the background was given was beautiful, I would have suggested a better main actor as the actor playing Simonè definitely felt lacklustre and rather annoying from time to time.

    All in all, though, The Rain was truly captivating in the good sections and you definitely find yourself falling in love with some of the characters, and your emotions start to follow along to theirs'.

    Footnote, I personally found this show a lot better in the subbed version as the dubbed version found the translations to be a bit off in some places and really did not feel as good as with it was the subbed version.    … Expand
  20. Lyn
    May 12, 2018
    5
    Fans of dystopian tales will have high hopes that "The Rain" resembles early "The Walking Dead" drama. But pretty quickly it's more like late TWD, with our protagonists encountering one band of psychopaths after another. I liked the "responsible big sister" character -- though I wondered how she maintained the highlights in her hair during the rainy apocalypse -- so I hung in there. TheFans of dystopian tales will have high hopes that "The Rain" resembles early "The Walking Dead" drama. But pretty quickly it's more like late TWD, with our protagonists encountering one band of psychopaths after another. I liked the "responsible big sister" character -- though I wondered how she maintained the highlights in her hair during the rainy apocalypse -- so I hung in there. The backstories were good, but some of the characters, especially the brother, are just sooooo stupid! Hard to care about them.… Expand
  21. ViniciusBrito
    May 14, 2018
    5
    This Danish show does have a nice premise, a mysterious rain, out of nowhere, that apparently everyone that gets in touch with it has convulsions and die. The show consists in a group of people trying to survive in that universe and reach a determined place and face some situations during the way.
    This show have one giant problem that may be the worst thing in it, is that the story is    This Danish show does have a nice premise, a mysterious rain, out of nowhere, that apparently everyone that gets in touch with it has convulsions and die. The show consists in a group of people trying to survive in that universe and reach a determined place and face some situations during the way.
    This show have one giant problem that may be the worst thing in it, is that the story is based in conveniences and coincidences, and it does happens every damn episode, the character decides to go from a point A to a B and among several other places that they could go, coincidentally in that one specific that they went there is a tip of where could they go, this kind of thing happens every time and is really uncomfortable for whoever is watching.
    Another big thing that bothered me a lot, is that some characters are just annoying, the main characters is so annoying sometimes that you feel wrong that they are the main, Simone, interpreted by ALba August, is a over protective sister that will do anything to protect her brother, in the beginning it worked out, in the first episode it was great and was fun and enjoyable to watch, but after some episodes it was just awful and repetitive to see the same thing, she was like that character that wanted to protect the boy, but did not let him grow as a person and neither as a character, he never developed to be a good character and i blame her for it, and by the way the boy is such of a nonsense character, somethings that happens is so dumb that i couldn't like him that much, when they both are in the bunker, for me, they both worked out much better than in the rest of the show. They tried to make Simone a character that is contrary in all of what happens in that world, but it goes beyond that, they trie so hard that, that it feels naivety way to much.
    One thing that i liked was the production quality, the show have nice cameras and is enjoyable to much as its visuals, but in other hand the world building that it had wasn't very great, for six years without much people working and walking around the place should be different.
    It is very predictable and superficial, you question the show all the time, why are the characters doing one specific thing, you question the inteligence of the characters, wich is horrible, and question how the world works, wich makes it a little less believable because of the lack of sense and explanations.
    The chemistry of the group worked for me at most, the Mikkel Boe Følsgaard character, Martin, was very good for me, in some moments cliche, but very functional. Angela Bundalovic interpreted Beatrice, and she did a great job, she was formidable, the show forced 2 relationships and one of those you bought it because of her, she was a high point of the show. The other relationship that they do is completely forced and you won't buy it, even for a moment. The other actors and actresses are all functional and worked as a group.
    The show holds itself because of the mystery, you get curious watching it and want to know what is happening, some things that you want explanations they never explain and doesn't feel right, but hopefully they will clear things up next seasons, doesn't need to everything makes sense, but some crucial plot things is needed.
    This show had a great potential but the lack of creativity couldn't make it reach what it could had, but unfortunately it isn't remarkable or any close of it.    … Expand
  22. lucasvolkmer
    May 31, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show is good but it fails in many aspects. There are a lot of things that do not make sense (like Martin taking a shoot and getting up later like nothing happened), the rhythm of the show is a little bit weird, and the ending is very confuse. The plot itself is good, but it was developed in a way that it seems like a bad soap opera. Hope that if there is gonna be a next season, it be better.… Expand
  23. AYESRYU
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    The season 1 is better than 2nd,but never Cross the storyline about the brother and after same ,same sameline boring
  24. kyricus
    May 20, 2018
    4
    I keep watching it, I don't know why, but I do. It's kind of like looking at an accident. It's hard not too. I just find it so hard to believe that in the world the way it is today, that any group of any kids, any age, from any country, could be as naive about human nature as this group is. It just seems out of any choice that presents itself, they choose the worst one.
  25. Darkcrixox
    May 5, 2018
    4
    A very promising series, but in the end it does not come to anything, recommended to pass the time, but do not expect much, will leave you with pleasure to little.
  26. Bianca25
    Jun 28, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, where The Rain gets it right; engaging characters and horrifying truth of the matter; Life isn't always fair. That ecspecially rings true when the series protganist, Simone and Rasmus both are yanked from their normal life into a bunker with little to zero contact to the outside world. Right after losing their father and watching their mother die in front of them. From here, we learn small snippets of the characters growing up, yet , maybe intentinoatlly, never really from the view point of Rasmus, the male 'protagonist.'

    A great premise of survival and trying to overcome. My heart went out with Simone right then and there. And this is where it began going down hill for me as a viewer.

    The director spends so much time having our hearts as viewers invest into these two and show what they've come from, 'sheltered, frightened children and a young woman forced to grow up and shoved into caretaker mode,' that seeing their following actions afterwards becomes . . .cringeworthy Or perhaps that was the goal?

    Seeing every mistake, every slip made by the pair at the beginning once they've joined the group was supposed to show how out of the water they were compared to their more gritty and hardened comrades, Lea and Patrick being the **** favorites. Then, almost at the same time, they come on their heads as what was once established characters clueless caricatures of what they were written to be.

    Martin, a hardened soldier that was forced to learn from his mistake and is haunted daily from hestiation, and shown to never want to do that again, constantly begins hesitating again.

    Beatrice, a great ineterest and whom complicated and intriuging backstory of **** that's survived by her wit and femme fatale . . . . .uses her wit and manipulation on those that's already in her trust-

    Lea . . . . she was mostly forgettable. Along with Jeane with that 'one' episode' moment from coward looter to . . . . trash?

    And then, sweet sweet Rasmus.
    His role can be a bit forgiving. He literally never had a chance to grow up . . . And it shows in his naevity and consistently moments where the viewer sees that 'he hasn't grown up.'

    Which brings us back to Simone that wishes to chide by her father's last dying wish as far as she knew, to keep her brother safe. She uses wit, cunning, to do all of just that. . . Her attention to detail helps with this and frankly . . . some of the choices just ended falling flat when all of everyone came together on it.

    This might be a fall on translation, messing with the settings, you can tell there was cultural differences.

    This wasn't a heroic survival of toughened people . . .this was more a youths trying to make it together with what little they had. But there were so many points in the writing that I just wanted to skip through that it made it hard to want to invest more than I already had. Maybe it's more on the writers or the director that made their mains more support or they didn't care enough either. like, "surprise, he's not dead but he didn't bother looking for you anyways so . . . tada???"

    Like it, love it, hate it, it's still a good watch and short enough to take note of. With the last mystery hook . . . Not sure if its something I may want to pick up on a season two or not. We shall see.    … Expand
  27. VDS
    May 5, 2018
    3
    Poorly dubbed Danish teens behaving in the over reactionary way so beloved by their generation. Not for me.
  28. Felixis
    May 22, 2018
    3
    The idea is interesting but unfortunately this lacks in execution and details. The main storyline feels like a lot of missed chances. Each episode introduces a new side plot and resolves it almost instantly while simultaneously giving us back story on the characters through incredibly rushed and very bland flashbacks. Then the details.. Sigh. We are to believe that some of the charactersThe idea is interesting but unfortunately this lacks in execution and details. The main storyline feels like a lot of missed chances. Each episode introduces a new side plot and resolves it almost instantly while simultaneously giving us back story on the characters through incredibly rushed and very bland flashbacks. Then the details.. Sigh. We are to believe that some of the characters haven't showered in 6 years, yet there is no sign of body hair (one of the characters even has a perfectly groomed moustache). The rain is deadly (instantly kills) yet right after the rain stops they can just carry on and touch grass, plants, whatever that has been touched by the rain. Too many plot holes and not enough to make up for it. The characters are bland and unsympathetic. Hard to get into it and actually start rooting for them. Great potential but extremely poor execution.… Expand
  29. u_found_kyle
    Jun 5, 2018
    3
    To be fair, I have not finished nor intend to finish the first season.
    With that being said, let me be quick to tell you that the acting is instantly noticeable. So noticeable that it will drive you mad. What's more is that the plot barely improves. The show moves at such a slow rate that it takes 4 or more episodes for the show to truly progress.
    What's mad is the decisions made and    To be fair, I have not finished nor intend to finish the first season.
    With that being said, let me be quick to tell you that the acting is instantly noticeable. So noticeable that it will drive you mad. What's more is that the plot barely improves. The show moves at such a slow rate that it takes 4 or more episodes for the show to truly progress.

    What's mad is the decisions made and how poorly written the characters are. Very little is to like about this show. Watching the beginning and ending of the series may be the absolute biggest thrill the show has to offer.    … Expand
  30. blacktronics
    Sep 20, 2018
    3
    Very nice concept but absolutely trash
    It is one of those shows where within the first 30 minutes it becomes apparent that the only real threat to the main characters is themselves, by being incredibly dumb.
    The actual threat (The Rain) is just the reason they keep doing dumb things. Obviously something has to go wrong for the show to become interesting but it just does it in the most    Very nice concept but absolutely trash
    It is one of those shows where within the first 30 minutes it becomes apparent that the only real threat to the main characters is themselves, by being incredibly dumb.
    The actual threat (The Rain) is just the reason they keep doing dumb things.

    Obviously something has to go wrong for the show to become interesting but it just does it in the most boring generic way every other series does.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    May 4, 2018
    70
    Though Netflix’s latest binge-a-thon doesn’t always handle the logistics of that situation in a completely convincing way, its premise provides a sturdy backdrop for the suspenseful story of a girl striving to protect her younger brother at all costs.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    May 4, 2018
    58
    Despite his best efforts, for a show where humanity is under attack, you ultimately need a reason to root for at least most of the humans. The Rain never gets to the point where you’re pulling for the water droplets, but this is one barren wasteland that makes it difficult to care about anything other than surviving it.
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  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Haleigh Foutch
    May 4, 2018
    80
    The Rain‘s greatest strength might be its clever hand with doling out information. If post-apocalyptic fiction has become too rote and familiar over the last decade, a good mystery yarn never loses its appeal, and The Rain spins mysteries well, dropping reveals and intriguing tidbits with impeccable timing. That quality makes The Rain a great binge show.
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