PANIC

A tense, propulsive ride through small-town secrets and dangerous dares, with a constant sense of dread and high stakes.

Directed by

Gandja Monteiro, Megan Griffiths

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Adventure

Starring

Olivia Scott Welch, Ray Nicholson, Jessica Sula

Tagline

The game isn’t meant to kill you. And it won’t. If you follow one rule: Don’t Panic

Overview

teen drama series based on Lauren Oliver's novel, about graduating seniors in a small Texas town who play a dangerous game of challenges for a cash prize, with the first season telling a complete story and leading to its cancellation after one season. The show stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, and Jessica Sula, and follows protagonist Heather Nill as she's forced to play the high-stakes game, confronting her fears and rivals like Dodge.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, coming-of-age, class, fate

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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