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Season 1 – Daybreak

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Navigating a post-apocalyptic world full of zombies and "Mad Max"-style gangs, a teenage outcast searches for his lost love.
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Daybreak — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Daybreak's blend of soapy teen drama and post apocalyptic horror has some truly inspired moments, even if it feels like you've seen a few of them before.

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Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture 11/06/2019
Just when Daybreak stretches your patience, it has a way of rebounding with a clever touch or a strong performance that makes you give it more chances. Go to Full Review
John Doyle Globe and Mail 11/06/2019
Daybreak is satire, but while it is loaded with mocking humour, it, too, has great poignancy. Go to Full Review
Rick Bentley Tribune News Service 10/25/2019
Daybreak brings new life to the genre with writing so clever, a single viewing won't be enough. Go to Full Review
Samantha Puc The Beat 07/10/2024
Daybreak tries too hard to seem like it’s reinventing the wheel without doing any actual work to be subversive. Go to Full Review
Holly Edwards Film Inquiry 01/08/2020
While there are definitely some laughs to be had, they end up being few and far between and often come across as being overly ambitious, trying too hard to win over the audience. Go to Full Review
Jorge Loser Espinof 11/15/2019
3.5/5
These scenes provide some great emotional moments, as well as some other fun ones. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jan 16 Daybreak is a wildly creative and chaotic Netflix series that mixes monster hunting, vampires, teen drama, and post-apocalyptic insanity into one colorful package. Led by Colin Ford, the show follows a teenager navigating a world where adults are gone and teens rule through bizarre factions and over-the-top survival rules. The tone is intentionally corny and self-aware, constantly breaking the fourth wall and leaning into narration and absurd humor. While the story is fun, it’s also inconsistent, often jumping between clever satire and messy storytelling. The screenplay isn’t great, but it’s good enough to keep you watching, especially when the show embraces its weirdness. Some characters and arcs work better than others, but the energy and creativity help carry it through its flaws. It’s not a must-watch, but it’s entertaining, unique, and worth checking out if you enjoy chaotic, offbeat apocalypse stories. See more Brandan s Jun 16 This show has a great premise and plot, and honestly perfectly captures my sense of humour. The only downside though is that the acting isn't very good, almost anime voice acting esce, overall would recommend and very humourous See more Madilin S 11/12/2023 An entertaining tv show that breathes new life into the zombie genre. See more Dread N 10/11/2023 Basically this is the best example of a show wanting to push a agenda but having noting more then 2 episode worth of good story line.Nothing make sense and the rules changes all the time. The "wokeness" (yes they actually refer to themselves as woke in the show) oozes out of every episode like a way pass due meat jelly See more james o 07/14/2023 the series is described by Netflix as Mad Max meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off. See more Samuel S 05/11/2023 They had no clue how to market this show. The problem is the show itself. It seems it was made for teens but its so vulgar and gory that it shakes off a lot of those potential viewers, as others stated. If they just made this show as a TV-14, which they should've done, this likely would've stood a lot more of a chance with viewers and as a show itself, and might've even gotten renewed. There was no need for the edgy material they put in there. If they didn't do that, I would've rated this a 4 out of 5. It's fun and campy, but it had too much unnecessary filth. I felt they could've had a real classic for teens if they didn't go edgy. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Josh vs. the Apocalypse Los Angeles is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but it's not all bad; for C-student survivor Josh Wheeler, it's a big improvement. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Schmuck Bait! Josh, Wesley and Angelica take refuge in a pristine mall, match wits with its annoying "owner" and cross paths with a familiar witch. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2019 The Slime Queenpin of Glendale, Calif. Angelica, the misunderstood child sociopath with a heart of gold, breaks down what makes her tick while searching for antibiotics for Josh. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2019 MMMMMMM-HMMMMMM Josh vows to avenge a death he has been tricked into believing; principal Burr sheds a little light on one of his more difficult students. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Homecoming Redux or My So Called Stunt Double Life Imagining his legacy as narrated by RZA, Wesley plans a homecoming dance as Eli campaigns for the crown and Angelica tries to set up Josh. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 2019 5318008 As Turbo and Mona Lisa search for the traitor to their tribe, Josh and KJ venture into the wilds; Angelica navigates a milestone on her own. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Canta Tu Vida Josh boots Wesley, Eli and Angelica from the mall after learning the truth about Sam; Crumble searches for her truth -- and something to eat. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Post Mates Before the apocalypse hits, Josh and Sam ditch school for the day; their plan for romance and relaxation doesn't work out the way they expect. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Josh vs. the Apocalypse As Josh and Eli head back to the high school for different reasons, principal Burr lays down the law and seeks help from the smart kids. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 24, 2019 FWASH-BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! Principal Burr may be defeated; Josh and Sam may truly be meant to be; epic conclusions. Details
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Season Info

Director
Brad Peyton, Kate Herron
Creator
Aron Eli Coleite, Brad Peyton
Executive Producer
Aron Eli Coleite, Brad Peyton, Jeffrey Fierson
Screenwriter
Brian Ralph, Aron Eli Coleite, Brad Peyton, Ira Madison III, Calaya Michelle Stallworth
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 24, 2019
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