Colony
Created by Wes Tooke, Carlton Cuse, Ryan J. Condal
On USA Network
A serialized family drama set in an occupied dystopia, balancing intimate domestic stakes against the paranoia and moral compromise of living under an alien regime.
In the near future a family must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together with trying to survive. They live in Los Angeles, which has been occupied by a force of outside intruders. While some people have chosen to collaborate with the authorities and benefit from the new order, others have rebelled — and suffer the consequences.
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Is Colony scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is Colony sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Does Colony leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Colony violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Colony easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Colony, and what each one shares →
Like Colony
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Colony
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Colony, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Colony, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Colony, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
