Home > Dispatches from Elsewhere > Season 1 « TV Series Page Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 (2020) Want to see Episode List Season 1 Dispatches from Elsewhere Critics Consensus A weird and whimsical journey into the unknown, Dispatches from Elsewhere's experimental approach doesn't always coalesce, but committed performances and a genuine sense of wonder make it a trip worth taking. 86% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 36 72% Audience Score User Ratings: 135 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. 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Episodes 1 Peter Air date: Mar 1, 2020 Peter is stuck in the everyday routine of his mundane life until the day he meets a group of strangers who all have something in common and together they begin an adventure into a world that has been hidden all around them. More 2 Simone Air date: Mar 2, 2020 The game continues as Simone and Peter follow the clues and explore the city; the gang discovers that the game runs deeper then they thought and they have to make an important choice. More 3 Janice Air date: Mar 9, 2020 While searching for Fred Wynn at the Shareholders meeting, the gang has their first encounter with Octavio; Janice explores her past. More 4 Fred Wynn Air date: Mar 16, 2020 Fred Wynn takes matters into his own hands but he needs his teammates to move on. He searches for the next clue and asks the gang for help; they take it too far in their search for answers leading them somewhere unexpected. More 5 Clara Air date: Mar 23, 2020 The game begins to have a deeper impact on our team's lives in the real world; the mystery of Clara's disappearance deepens as the gang learns the full story; fresh clues take the game in a new direction. More 6 Everyone Air date: Mar 30, 2020 With time running out, the gang splits up in an effort to find Clara; Simone and Janice follow her artwork, while Fred Wynn and Peter link the game to a large corporation. More 7 Cave of Kelpies Air date: Apr 6, 2020 The Milkman leads the gang underground; the players come together while Peter and Simone grapple with their feelings for each other; Janice meets someone who gives her an unexpected clue. More 8 Lee Air date: Apr 13, 2020 The gang reflects on their experiences; Peter and Simone go on their first date together and Janice faces an unexpected decision; Fred Wynn is convinced there is more to the story. More 9 The Creator Air date: Apr 20, 2020 Simone, Peter, and Janice explore new interests, while Fred Wynn finds it hard to let go. More 10 The Boy Air date: Apr 27, 2020 A final mystery is solved. More Show More Episodes Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 Videos 0:30 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Teaser - Peter 0:45 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Teaser 0:30 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Teaser - Simone 0:30 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Teaser - Fredwynn 2:28 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 First Look 2:06 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Featurette - Jason Segel Is Peter 1:13 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - A Pleasure Indeed 3:34 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Featurette - A Love Letter From Philadelphia 4:37 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Episode 2 Clip - Peter Reveals His Feelings 1:12 Dispatches From Elsewhere: Season 1 Episode 3 Sneak Peek - Fredwynn Goes Missing View All Videos (33) Tv Season Info Genre: Drama Network: AMC Premiere Date: Mar 1, 2020 Exec. Producers: Jason Segel, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch, Jeff Freilich Cast André Benjamin as Fredwynn Jason Segel as Peter Sally Field as Janice Eve Lindley Tara Lynne Barr as Young Janice Richard E. Grant as Octavio Jayson Ward Williams as Boss Richard E. Grant Show More Cast News & Interviews for Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 TV Premiere Dates 2020 View All Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Peter Air date: Mar 1, 2020 Peter is stuck in the everyday routine of his mundane life until the day he meets a group of strangers who all have something in common and together they begin an adventure into a world that has been hidden all around them. More 2 Simone Air date: Mar 2, 2020 The game continues as Simone and Peter follow the clues and explore the city; the gang discovers that the game runs deeper then they thought and they have to make an important choice. More 3 Janice Air date: Mar 9, 2020 While searching for Fred Wynn at the Shareholders meeting, the gang has their first encounter with Octavio; Janice explores her past. More 4 Fred Wynn Air date: Mar 16, 2020 Fred Wynn takes matters into his own hands but he needs his teammates to move on. He searches for the next clue and asks the gang for help; they take it too far in their search for answers leading them somewhere unexpected. More 5 Clara Air date: Mar 23, 2020 The game begins to have a deeper impact on our team's lives in the real world; the mystery of Clara's disappearance deepens as the gang learns the full story; fresh clues take the game in a new direction. More 6 Everyone Air date: Mar 30, 2020 With time running out, the gang splits up in an effort to find Clara; Simone and Janice follow her artwork, while Fred Wynn and Peter link the game to a large corporation. More 7 Cave of Kelpies Air date: Apr 6, 2020 The Milkman leads the gang underground; the players come together while Peter and Simone grapple with their feelings for each other; Janice meets someone who gives her an unexpected clue. More 8 Lee Air date: Apr 13, 2020 The gang reflects on their experiences; Peter and Simone go on their first date together and Janice faces an unexpected decision; Fred Wynn is convinced there is more to the story. More 9 The Creator Air date: Apr 20, 2020 Simone, Peter, and Janice explore new interests, while Fred Wynn finds it hard to let go. More 10 The Boy Air date: Apr 27, 2020 A final mystery is solved. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Dispatches from Elsewhere Season 1 All Critics (36) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (5) And yet I was not bored or frustrated as the characters' dreams became real, as their memories became open to alterations, as backstories were told in animation. Almost miraculously, "Dispatches" is oblique, but not off-putting. Feb 28, 2020 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic An ambitious, strange drama with eccentricities that often overwhelm what works about it. Feb 26, 2020 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic "Dispatches From Elsewhere" has a few moments of genuine insight, mostly found through Simone, played by newcomer Eve Lindley, but a patronizing tone and grating execution limit the show's impact. Feb 24, 2020 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic At times it feels like you are pedalling that bike yourself. But it's got heart and charm and it is quite clearly and endearingly the result of one man's sensibility and vision. Apr 30, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Lucy Mangan Guardian Top Critic Lindley is a revelation, and Segel's beautiful, restrained performance is heartbreaking. May 26, 2020 | Full Review… Victoria Brownworth Philadelphia Gay News Lures the viewer in with compelling visuals and extraordinary acting. May 22, 2020 | Full Review… Victoria Brownworth Bay Area Reporter What is going on is no clearer at the end of the first four episodes. That also doesn't really matter all that much. The series is as intriguing as it is heartfelt thanks to stylishly imaginative storytelling and richly developed characters. Feb 10, 2020 | Rating: 80/100 | Full Review… Keith Phipps TV Guide It settles in better after the deliberately strange first episode which feels derivative of Charlie Kauffman. May 18, 2020 | Full Review… Wenlei Ma News.com.au Ostensibly a show about an elaborate scavenger hunt, the series ultimately became a plea for community, the idea of "we" instead of "me."... I can't imagine a show being more timely in the middle of a pandemic. May 1, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Jeff York The Establishing Shot The first two looks at Dispatches from Elsewhere show a flawed, yet commendable series trying to find its footing and its meaning in the world. Mar 18, 2020 | Full Review… Michael Frank AwardsWatch One of the best things on Television. Delightfully painful and anxiously optimistic. A quintessentially perfect ensemble cast with Sally Field, Richard E. Grant, André Benjamin, and Eve Lindley. Grant is thoughtfully brilliant, Lindley is a shining star. Mar 12, 2020 | Rating: 9.8/10 | Full Review… Vincent Schilling Indian Country Today t will remind viewers of other surreal mystery shows (Russian Doll, Twin Peaks and Lost come to mind), but what makes it ultimately more compelling is the message underneath: the real magic is people finding each other. Mar 9, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media View All Critic Reviews (36) Audience Reviews for Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 2d ago A must see show! Fascinating story, evocative visuals and relatable, three-dimensional characters that evoke real emotions and self-realisations. Oleg P May 23, 2020 The uniquely structured Dispatches From Elsewhere sprinkles in some good ideas with a visually impressive display, but its clunky themes and unlikable characters make it difficult to jump into. Jack Z May 20, 2020 This show impacted me more than any show I've ever watched. Recommend for all to watch. Amber C May 19, 2020 Uplifting, inspirational, beautiful! Engrossing, truly a wonderful accomplishment. 20Cander S May 17, 2020 Show started of great, but destroyed all bondings you develop with its characters in the attempt to convey a message it did not have. Thomas R May 16, 2020 Watched the first couple episodes and had to stop, it was just so boring. I was hoping it was going to be more violent and exciting like Mr. Robot, but I should have realized it would not be since the dorky dude from How I Met Your Mother is the main character. I don't care for him at all. The only movie I actually liked him in was "I Love You, Man". Dean S May 14, 2020 Pseudo-intellectual, feelings show that has no ending, just a sappy fourth wall disintegration. Some involving trippiness before then. This is Jason Segel being shallow and not knowing it. Claudio M May 13, 2020 I think we need series like this. Giving us a bit of art-magic. Leon H May 12, 2020 Yes, it is self indulgent, and, at times, uneven, and yes, it lost a bit after the 4th episode, but I freely give it 5 stars for its creativity, intelligence, and emotional involvement. It feels like a night in immersive theater. If you like off beat and interesting with a mystery and romance, put this show directly into your eye holes. Michael S May 02, 2020 Contemporary fantasy and mystery is a difficult endeavor to pull off, but if you vibe with the whimsy, invention and sincerity of 'Dispatches From Elsewhere', you may find new colors for your mind. When 4 strangers are paired by chance to play a treasure hunt, the plot deepens into a murder investigation, which unravels into an existential journey of self acceptance. Noble, inspired and kind of an idiosyncratic talisman for the TV universe. *See Also: Amazing Stories, Twin Peaks, Quantum Leap, Star Trek, Next Generation Shoeless J See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Coming attractions for you 2020's Most Anticipated Movies What and when to watch Video Game Movies Ranked 43 ranked worst to best Best Netflix Series and Shows What to watch right now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More – Rotten Tomatoes The Best Quibi Shows to Stream Now – Rotten Tomatoes The 65 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 – Rotten Tomatoes Sundance 2020 Movie Scorecard – Rotten Tomatoes Everything We Know About The Lord of the Rings Amazon Series – Rotten Tomatoes 2019 Rotten Movies We Love – Rotten Tomatoes The 49 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021 – Rotten Tomatoes 100 Fresh Movies You Can Watch for Free Online Right Now – Rotten Tomatoes More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers