COVID-25
COVID-25

COVID-25

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonArabic

Set in 2025 when COVID-25 has spread around the world, an accident turns successful surgeon Yaseen into a YouTuber and he’s forced to face the mysterious virus.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Mikhail KovalyovGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, a deadly virus, COVID-25, has ravaged the planet, forcing survivors into isolated quarantine zones. A hardened investigator is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the virus's origin and a potential cure, battling paranoia, distrust, and the escalating threat of the disease itself. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that could change humanity's fate forever.

Critical Reception

COVID-25 received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its timely themes and attempts at a tense thriller, many found the execution to be lacking, citing predictable plot points and a derivative narrative. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded field of pandemic-related media.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to capitalize on current anxieties but offers little new to the genre.
  • Lacks originality and relies on common pandemic thriller tropes.
  • Performance of the lead actor was noted as a slight positive in an otherwise unremarkable film.

Google audience: Audience reception for COVID-25 was generally unfavorable. Viewers often cited a predictable storyline and a lack of compelling characters as major drawbacks. The film was seen by many as a missed opportunity to explore the pandemic's impact in a more nuanced or original way.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, with various safety protocols implemented on set.

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