Daybreak
Daybreak

Daybreak

2019TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Living his best life in post-apocalyptic LA, a slacker strives to find the girl of his dreams while outwitting mindless ghouls and cliquish gangs.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users80%
Director: Brad PeytonGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Western

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic Glendale, California, where high school cliques have evolved into militarized factions, outcast Josh Wheeler searches for his missing girlfriend Samira. Navigating the dangerous new world, Josh teams up with a group of misfits including the fearless Angelica and the openly gay samurai Wesley, to survive and confront the formidable Amazonian cheerleader, Principal Burr.

Critical Reception

Daybreak received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of genres, dark humor, and engaging characters, despite some finding its tone inconsistent. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to the post-apocalyptic genre and others finding it too quirky.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative genre-bending and energetic style.
  • Commended for its charming cast and witty dialogue.
  • Noted for its ambitious but sometimes uneven tonal shifts.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the show's humor, action sequences, and unique concept, with many appreciating the diverse cast and the fresh take on the typical teen drama tropes within a post-apocalyptic setting. Some viewers found the show's quirkiness to be a bit much at times.

Fun Fact

The show is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Brian Ralph, which was published by Top Shelf Productions in 2008.

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2 reviews
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Well, that was really pointless - no wonder this cancelled after one season! I mean, it got good in the first 3 episodes but right to the end, the ending was a bit shit. Well, apart from that epic fight scene in it though! The show's ...
J. D. Parent

J. D. Parent

Summary: This original series follows the surviving teens through an adult zombie Apocalypse. It has love, betrayal, hookups, fights, gangs and of course zombies! There is a range of both flashbacks and present drama and even a few switc...