Yellowjackets: Season 1

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Paramount+ with Showtime | Season Premiere Date: November 14, 2021

Summary: 25 years after decisions made by a high school girls soccer team to survive when a plane crash stranded them in the wilderness has not been forgotten or forgiven in this drama created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson.

Genre(s): Drama, Horror

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
Air Date: January 16, 2022
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S1:E10. Doomcoming
Air Date: January 9, 2022
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S1:E9. Doomcoming
Air Date: January 9, 2022

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Lorraine Ali

Dec 14, 2021

Casting here alone should win awards for capturing the essence of a decade when raw, untamed and dangerous young women surged to the forefront of music and film. Ricci (“The Ice Storm”), Lynskey (“Heavenly Creatures”) and Lewis (“Natural Born Killers”) kill in “Yellowjackets,” figuratively and literally. ... If it holds up (I’ve seen the first six episodes available for review), “Yellowjackets” may turn out to be my favorite show of 2021, even though it stretches into 2022. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Nov 12, 2021

The metronome on this show ticks between character development on one side and plot twists/revelations on the other with such a fantastic rhythm that it becomes mesmerizing. Even at its most extreme (and it gets pretty extreme), it holds together. Read full review

Collider Carly Lane

Nov 9, 2021

While the adult versions of the Yellowjackets are portrayed by an undeniable bevy of stars — Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Juliette Lewis, and Christina Ricci — the actors we follow in pivotal flashbacks to their teenage years are just as riveting to watch on-screen. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Nov 12, 2021

Don’t be fooled by its teen show trappings: “Yellowjackets” is a pitch black parable of human desperation that will creep its way under your skin given the chance. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Nov 15, 2021

While Yellowjackets is far from perfect, and while it is absolutely the kind of series that will irreparably fall apart somewhere along the line (my money is on the season four premiere), I feel as jazzed by its first six episodes as I did by the first few Lost episodes back in the day. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Nov 15, 2021

It’s the kind of show that borrows from so many others that it feels mostly original again, though its most direct influence is “Lost.” ... “Yellowjackets” isn’t without its growing pains, especially in its pacing. ... The show is at its most compelling when the girls are forced to confront the unknowable inside them. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Nov 12, 2021

Yellowjackets looked promising thanks to the casting and concept, but the Showtime series feels like a disappointment in terms of shaping its twin-track plot into an equally compelling drama. The stars still merit a look, but the episodes made available don't provide much incentive for those watching the takeoff to stick around for the landing. Read full review

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Glic2003

Jan 9, 2022

After an incredible pilot episode followed by a few slower episodes, I was a bit concerned this series wouldn't make good on its initial promises. But episode 9 absolutely nails it: unpredictable writing, captivating performances and likeable characters all come together as the girlsAfter an incredible pilot episode followed by a few slower episodes, I was a bit concerned this series wouldn't make good on its initial promises. But episode 9 absolutely nails it: unpredictable writing, captivating performances and likeable characters all come together as the girls slowly begin their descent into madness. This show knows exactly when to tease and when to reveal, and as a result it's some of the most entertaining TV I've ever seen. If you like a combination of horror, suspense, mystery and even dark humour, I'd consider this a must-watch.… Expand

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Skeletor71

Nov 14, 2021

I love these LOST-kinda shows when they're done right (not looking at you La Brea). This was right up my alley and I can't wait for episode 2.

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UncleWillard

Nov 14, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far so good. I finished episode one and you can't beat the intrigue and suspense this first episode has laid the groundwork for. Great soundtrack too!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

64
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 14, 2025
Season 2

77
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 24, 2023
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 14, 2021
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  S1:E12. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
  Air Date: January 16, 2022
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  S1:E10. Doomcoming
  Air Date: January 9, 2022
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  S1:E9. Doomcoming
  Air Date: January 9, 2022
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  S1:E8. Flight of the Bumblebee
  Air Date: January 2, 2022
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  S1:E7. No Compass
  Air Date: December 26, 2021
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  S1:E6. Saints
  Air Date: December 19, 2021
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  S1:E5. Blood Hive
  Air Date: December 12, 2021
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  S1:E4. Bear Down
  Air Date: December 5, 2021
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  S1:E3. Welcome to the Dollhouse
  Air Date: November 28, 2021
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  S1:E2. F Sharp
  Air Date: November 21, 2021
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: November 14, 2021