Awake
Two dreams. One reality.
Created by Kyle Killen
On NBC
A high-concept psychological mystery about a man fractured between two realities, each containing an irreplaceable loss, that uses detective work as a frame for existential dread.
Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.
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Like Awake
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Awake
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Awake, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Awake, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Awake, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
