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Truth Seekers

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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Truth Seekers

Series Details & Credits

Prime Video | Release Date: October 30, 2020

Summary: Gus (Nick Frost) and Dave (Simon Pegg) are part-time ghost hunters who decide to team up to film paranormal sightings in the UK in this comedy series created by Frost, Pegg, James Serafinowicz, and Nat Saunders.

Genre(s): Comedy

Recent Episodes

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S1:E8. The Shadow Of The Moon
Air Date: October 30, 2020
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S1:E7. The Hinckley Boy
Air Date: October 30, 2020
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S1:E6. The Revenge Of The Chichester Widow
Air Date: October 30, 2020

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Metascore

60

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Critic Reviews

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Decider

Jade Budowski

Nov 2, 2020

Season 1 Review: The magic of Pegg and Frost is alive and well, and Truth Seekers strikes the perfect balance of heart, horror, and humanity. This one is more than worth your time. Read full review

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Variety

Caroline Framke

Oct 22, 2020

Season 1 Review: The first half of the eight-episode season errs toward the procedural-monster-case-of-the-week style that something like “Doctor Who” has long leaned upon, and it works. ... The second half, however, opens the story up into something more complex and conspiratorial ... The loss of the self-contained episode frameworks noticeably slackens the show’s grip on its own specific universe. And yet, the season moves briskly enough that it’s hard to fault its detours too much. Eight episodes are just enough to spend some time in its world, and the spiritual one lurking beyond. Read full review

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Newsday

Robert Levin

Nov 3, 2020

Season 1 Review: The first few episodes of "Truth Seekers" are somewhat disappointing, but the acting is strong and there's potential for improvement. Read full review

60

The Hollywood Reporter

Daniel Fienberg

Oct 28, 2020

Season 1 Review: Truth Seekers isn't anywhere near as funny or scary as HBO's Los Espookys, but as single-agenda shows go it's still funnier than Fox's short-lived Ghosted and scarier than Hulu's likely-to-be-short-lived Helstrom. Read full review

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The Independent Ed Cumming

Oct 29, 2020

Season 1 Review: Gus is motivated by grief, and Frost can do sensitive, too, but Truth Seekers sometimes struggles to achieve the right balance between its different elements. You can understand why they wanted to try something new, rather than play it safe, but director Edgar Wright’s absence looms large. Read full review

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Consequence

Clint Worthington

Oct 30, 2020

Season 1 Review: It wants to read like Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, but forgets to include what made those such show-stopping game-changers in genre comedy. Like the ghosts the Truth Seekers seek, this show feels half-alive, translucent, and intangible. Read full review

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RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Oct 29, 2020

Season 1 Review: This horror-comedy series just wants to make you chuckle, and with regards to its potential scares, only a little anxious. But it's so resoundingly slack and lazily written that neither its horror or comedy have that vital sense of timing, or danger. Read full review

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DnaCowboy

Nov 3, 2020

Comedy horror at its best considering the budget allocation was minimal. Imagine if you will, a cross between Doctor Who, the X-Files and “Shaun of the Dead’ style comedy. Seriously, this show is wonderful; sci-fi/horror comedy with a real attention to detail. What do I mean? Well,Comedy horror at its best considering the budget allocation was minimal. Imagine if you will, a cross between Doctor Who, the X-Files and “Shaun of the Dead’ style comedy. Seriously, this show is wonderful; sci-fi/horror comedy with a real attention to detail. What do I mean? Well, Truth-Seekers is a highly-intelligent show aimed specifically at sci-fi horror - comedy genre fans. In closing, I’ve noticed that it doesn’t appeal immediately to a few people, this is because you actually have to sit and think about what you’re watching and for those demanding instant gratification I recommend you replay each episode and then you’ll get it; boy, will you get it!… Expand

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CakeSack

Oct 31, 2020

If you like Simon Pegg / Nick Frost or their style / British humor, then you'll like this series; also, genuinely a bit spooky at times, and very creative. Don't trust what some generic literary critic(s) might say about it. Truth Seekers is delicious just like Prawn Cocktail Crisps.

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RedBaron1971

Nov 24, 2020

It is fun to watch - lot's of nice little jokes and humorous situations. Characters and Story well developed.

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9

abvaughn2

Jan 20, 2021

If you're a Nick Frost and/or Simon Pegg fan, you should really check this show out. Not sure why the professional gave it such a low rating. The story is not as fluid but it's still decent enough to follow. Its funny in parts and it keeps you interested. The actors play their parts well butIf you're a Nick Frost and/or Simon Pegg fan, you should really check this show out. Not sure why the professional gave it such a low rating. The story is not as fluid but it's still decent enough to follow. Its funny in parts and it keeps you interested. The actors play their parts well but may come off a little hammy. If they gave the show an hour run time instead of near thirty, I'm sure it would be an instant classic. I hope Truth Seekers get a second season. Please watch if you haven't. It'll be a little bright spot in your weekend.… Expand

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MikeWhitfield

Dec 26, 2020

Kind of slow, but charming. Hopefully Amazon picks it up for a second season as there are a LOT of teases and loose ends. Pegg isn’t in it that much so there’s little chance for that Frost-Pegg chemistry to shine, but Frost carries the series quite well, and Pegg carries his scenes well.Kind of slow, but charming. Hopefully Amazon picks it up for a second season as there are a LOT of teases and loose ends. Pegg isn’t in it that much so there’s little chance for that Frost-Pegg chemistry to shine, but Frost carries the series quite well, and Pegg carries his scenes well. Be advised though, it isn’t action packed or endless laughs. I did not realize until after we finished that they were attempting to take seriously the horror, but then I’m no fan of horror. Overall the best description is quirky and charming and light. The closest analogy I can make is “People of Earth”. Try it for at least the first three episodes, and pay attention as it’s not an instant grab but there’s always multiple plot lines running.… Expand

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rwncop

Nov 6, 2020

Truth Seekers is that nice middle-ground between comedy and fear. The story was really interesting and kept me hooked throughout, and it definitely took some inspiration from They Live and Doctor Who, very cool. There are a lot of secrets that are revealed later, but if you watch carefullyTruth Seekers is that nice middle-ground between comedy and fear. The story was really interesting and kept me hooked throughout, and it definitely took some inspiration from They Live and Doctor Who, very cool. There are a lot of secrets that are revealed later, but if you watch carefully you can use the visual hints to put it all together.

There is a really interesting lens choice which actually adds to the effect of the show. I believe it's the use of a wide angle lens (not sure what focal length), where the sides of the screen are slightly distorted. It really adds to the theme of the show. It's new but feels old and it's great. Cinematography was excellent.

The one performance that annoyed me was by Julian Barratt the main villain, I couldn't help but cringe when he was doing his speeches, not sure if that was his fault or the script but I couldn't take it seriously.

The special effect didn't seem the best at first but over time I went along with it. I think with a bigger budget we'll see much better special effects for the ghosties.

It's great to see Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in something together again.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
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  S1:E8. The Shadow Of The Moon
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
- tbd
  S1:E7. The Hinckley Boy
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
- tbd
  S1:E6. The Revenge Of The Chichester Widow
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
- tbd
  S1:E5. The Ghost Of The Beast Of Bodmin
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
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  S1:E4. The Incident at CovColCosCon
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
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  S1:E3. The Girl with All the Ghosts
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
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  S1:E2. The Watcher on the Water
  Air Date: October 30, 2020
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  S1:E1. The Haunting of Connelly's Nook
  Air Date: October 30, 2020