The Langoliers
Created by Stephen King
On ABC
A high-concept sci-fi thriller about passengers trapped in a surreal, time-warped nightmare where reality itself becomes unstable and threatening.
A jet leaves on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston. But early in the flight, ten passengers awaken to a startling realization: All of the other passengers have vanished.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Langoliers scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does The Langoliers leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Langoliers easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Langoliers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Langoliers violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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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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Like The Langoliers
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Langoliers, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Langoliers, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Langoliers, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
