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Season 1 – The Bite

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New York City neighbors Rachel and Lily juggle everyday life, careers, relationships… and possibly… the end of the world.

Critics Reviews

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Mike Hale New York Times 05/20/2021
Modestly clever, consistently lively, funny in some spots and tedious in others, it's a shaggy-virus story that holds your attention, if it does, because of its surplus of talent. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 05/20/2021
Despite moderate creativity, The Bite's dated limitations outweigh its pleasures. Go to Full Review Alex McLevy AV Club 05/17/2021
C-
It's too bad the show slowly sputters out in a mawkish and ungainly mix of sentimentality and plodding action, because there are individual sequences that hint at what a successful version of this project could look like. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 10/27/2021
Although there are gags that don't end up working, the series is, as a whole, a small but quite effective experience. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 06/02/2021
3/5
The satirical comedy features a cast of popular Broadway actors in an odd and disjointed miniseries set at the height of a COVID pandemic that ultimately turns into a zombie apocalypse. Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online 05/31/2021
The Kings simply seem incapable of writing anything unintelligent, and The Bite is no exception. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 10/17/2024 Probably the best and most heartfelt series about the pandemic every created See more 09/21/2021 The best serie about covid pandemic. See more 06/05/2021 I was hilariously bad, but I enjoyed it. TaskRabbit rules, lol!!! See more 06/02/2021 A whole different look at life inside and the pandemic outside on top of that we have an epidemic of zombies and how our government would handle it. It's very engagingly and dramatic to be sure. See more Robert S @rodash 05/23/2021 An over-the-top satire-thriller with a cast that's a who's who of New York theater. It's great fun! See more Read all reviews
The Bite — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Audra McDonald

Rachel

Taylor Schilling

Lily

Steven Pasquale

Dr. Zach

Phillipa Soo

Cydni Estereo

Will Swenson

Brian Ritter

Leslie Uggams

Dr. Hester Boutella

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 21, 2021 The First Wave While conducting telehealth appointments from her New York City brownstone, Rachel tends to one of her patients with an strange injury; upstairs, Lily finds herself in a risky position with one of her clients. Details Episode 2 Aired May 21, 2021 The Second Wave Lily figures out what to do with her dangerous client; Rachel attempts to gather evidence from her various patients to present to her husband, who works at the CDC. Details Episode 3 Aired May 21, 2021 The Third Wave Rachel attempts to coax confidential CDC information from Zach; Lily tries to continue pursuing her career dreams despite the chaos. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 2021 The Fourth Wave Rachel continues to seek information regarding the virus, while also managing an alarming situation in Lily's life; Zach is under scrutiny at the CDC. Details Episode 5 Aired May 21, 2021 The Fifth Wave Rachel enlists Lily's help with an important task in order to further her mother's medical research into a cure; Zach learns surprising information from his CDC colleague and former lover. Details Episode 6 Aired May 21, 2021 The Sixth Wave Racing against time, Rachel and Lily are forced to make a decision that could alter their lives in order to save humanity. Details
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The Bite — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Brooke Kennedy, Lonny Price, Nikki M. James, Viet Nguyen, Mike Trim
Executive Producer
Liz Glotzer
Screenwriter
Michelle King, Robert King
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 21, 2021