Panic

A tense, propulsive ride through risky challenges, with small-town desperation and teen angst driving the stakes.

Created by

Lauren Oliver

Genres

Action & adventure, Drama, Crime

Starring

Olivia Scott Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula

Tagline

Let the game begin.

Overview

In the forgotten town of Carp, Texas, Panic is the only way out. Every summer the graduating seniors risk their lives competing in a series of challenges for the chance to win life-changing money. After the death of two players the stakes—and danger—have never been higher.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, class, coming-of-age, friendship

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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