BrainDead 2016
What is BrainDead?
BrainDead is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 13, 2016
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
BrainDead is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Canceled. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A rookie Hill staffer uncovers a brain‑eating alien conspiracy in Washington.”
- Sharp political satire blended with sci‑fi thrills
- Bold mix of drama and comedy
- Tone shifts between humor and horror may feel uneven
Watch it if you enjoy tongue‑in‑cheek political satire with a sci‑fi twist.
Rated TV‑14, it contains mild violence and adult political humor, suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century Mytharc Jun 13, 2016
- E2 Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique Core Jun 20, 2016
- E3 Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps Core Jun 27, 2016
- E4 Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate Core Jul 11, 2016
- E5 Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't) Core Jul 24, 2016
- E6 Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty Core Jul 31, 2016
- E7 The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics Core Aug 7, 2016
- E8 The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm Mytharc Aug 14, 2016
- E9 Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched Core Aug 21, 2016
- E10 The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes Mytharc Aug 28, 2016
- E11 Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies Core Sep 4, 2016
- E12 Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel? Mytharc Sep 11, 2016
- E13 The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis Mytharc Sep 11, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is BrainDead about?
It follows a young Hill staffer who discovers alien parasites eating the brains of Congress members and staff in Washington, D.C.
What genres does the series combine?
It mixes sci‑fi, drama, and comedy, delivering political satire with a supernatural twist.
What is the show’s rating?
BrainDead is rated TV‑14, indicating it is intended for viewers age fourteen and older.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 2016; specific episode or season counts are not detailed in the source.
What is the overall tone of the show?
The tone blends comedic satire with darker sci‑fi elements, creating both humor and suspense.
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