1899
1899

1899

2022TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonGerman

When mysterious events change the course of an immigrant ship headed for New York in 1899, a mind-bending riddle unfolds for its bewildered passengers.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users71%
Director: Baran bo Odar, Jantje FrieseGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1899, a group of immigrants traveling from Europe to New York City on a steamship encounter a mysterious second vessel adrift at sea. What begins as a hopeful journey quickly transforms into a terrifying ordeal as strange and terrifying events unfold, revealing a dark secret that connects each of the passengers. The series plunges into the depths of human nature, memory, and perception as the immigrants grapple with their pasts and the unfolding nightmare.

Critical Reception

While the show garnered significant attention for its ambitious scope and visual flair, critical reception was mixed to positive. Many praised the atmospheric tension, production design, and the central mystery, but some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, with the ending leaving many unsatisfied.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and high production values.
  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and unsatisfying conclusion.
  • The mystery and visual storytelling were often highlighted as strengths.

Google audience: Audiences were drawn to the show's intriguing premise and the immersive visual experience, appreciating the dark and mysterious atmosphere. However, many viewers expressed disappointment with the ambiguous ending and the perceived lack of resolution to the complex narrative threads.

Fun Fact

The series famously utilized a groundbreaking virtual production technique, using a massive LED screen environment (similar to 'The Volume' used in The Mandalorian) to create the ship's sets and various locations, minimizing the need for traditional green screen effects and allowing for more dynamic lighting and camera work.

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6 reviews
roy-public

roy-public

It's a good TV series. Things are a bit confusing at times and it's filmed a lot in low light. The character interactions are great. Beautiful sets. I would love to have seen Season 2 and 3
misubisu

misubisu

You gotta stick it out to the end... as it is well worth it. The worst thing, is that season 2 has been cancelled. This series could really have gone somewhere! The production values are amazing and the the story is very intricately woven...
Crazypiglady

Crazypiglady

The slow pace of the first episode picks up through the series leading to a tense last few episodes. There are clues and incongruencies in the earlier episodes that make sense later on although it doesn’t always feel that way. The further i...
jw

jw

**Pointless** It's supposed to be a slow-burn, atmospheric mystery thriller. It is slow, alright; and there is some mystery, albeit not intriguing. Set design, camera, lighting, and fx get the atmospheric bit done; sound and music are...
Zugifilmofil

Zugifilmofil

Good story, good acting, good directing but unfortunately as with all shows lately because of woke propaganda I can not and will not give it better score. Possibly one of the best shows in last years ruined by propaganda. Why does every st...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

A slow boat to nowhere, that's the kindest thing I can think of to say about 1899. A mystery thriller minus the thrills, that's becalmed from the get go and doesn't improve over the poorly navigated, first two episodes. Its a shame t...