The Society
The Society

The Society

2019TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

When everyone else mysteriously vanishes from their wealthy town, the teen residents of West Ham must forge their own society to survive.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users79%
Director: Chris KeyserGenres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of high school students are mysteriously transported to a parallel version of their town where everyone else has vanished. They must quickly establish their own society and learn to survive, facing challenges of power, resource scarcity, and the unknown forces that brought them there. As factions form and tensions rise, they grapple with morality and the breakdown of order in their new, isolated world.

Critical Reception

The Society received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its intriguing premise and the performances of its young cast, particularly Kathryn Newton. However, many reviews pointed out that the show struggled with pacing and character development at times, and that its potential wasn't always fully realized. Audience reception was generally positive, with many enjoying the mystery and social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling 'Lord of the Flies'-esque premise and strong young cast.
  • Critiqued for inconsistent pacing and underdeveloped plot threads.
  • Seen as a show with significant potential that wasn't always capitalized upon.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the show's unique mystery and the exploration of social dynamics among the teenagers. Many found it binge-worthy and appreciated the suspenseful narrative, though some wished for a more satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The show was initially renewed for a second season by Netflix, but the renewal was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on production schedules and budgets.

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2 reviews
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

I wanna say it's a shame that it got cancelled, but to be honest I didn't really cared much for the show. It was a bit too dark for me.
J. D. Parent

J. D. Parent

Summary: The teens of West Ham high are taken on school buses for a camping trip. They return to find their town completely empty, all the exits blocked and no communication with the outside world. They must learn to fend for themselves ...