Z Nation
Created by Craig Engler, Karl Schaefer
On Syfy
A post-apocalyptic survival adventure that balances zombie-horror grimness with ensemble camaraderie and irreverent humor, sustaining itself across 68 episodes through character bonds rather than relentless dread.
Three years after the zombie virus has gutted the country, a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood.
Where to watch
- StreamfuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Philo, AMC+, Howdy, Shudder, Peacock, Shout! Factory
- FreeThe CW
- AdsPlex, Fandango At Home, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Z Nation violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Z Nation scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Z Nation sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Z Nation easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Z Nation leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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Cinnamon Score
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
Ensemble
Everything like Z Nation, and what each one shares →
Like Z Nation
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Z Nation
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Z Nation, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Z Nation, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Z Nation, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
