Brave New World 2020
“Everyone belongs to everyone else.”
What is Brave New World?
The television series Brave New World is set in a utopia where control is a key aspect of the society. The society in question is portrayed as being perfect, but this perfection is dependent on specific rules being followed.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 9
- First aired
- Jul 15, 2020
- Last aired
- Jul 15, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Peacock
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Brave New World is set in a utopia where control is a key aspect of the society. The society in question is portrayed as being perfect, but this perfection is dependent on specific rules being followed. The rules that govern this utopia involve control of monogamy and privacy, indicating that these aspects are highly regulated. The members of this collective society begin to question the rules that they live by, which sets in motion a chain of events. As the members question the rules, their society is put on a path that leads to a collision with certain outcomes. The outcomes in question involve forbidden love and revolution, suggesting that the questioning of the rules has significant consequences for the society. The series explores the tension that arises when the rules of a controlled society are challenged.
Should you watch it?
“Citizens of a regimented utopia begin to challenge the strict rules governing their society.”
- explores complex societal themes
- features a unique utopian setting
- based loosely on source material
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories about societies with strict control over privacy and relationships.
The series is rated TV-MA.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jul 15, 2020
- E2 Want and Consequence Core Jul 15, 2020
- E3 Everybody Happy Now! Core Jul 15, 2020
- E4 Swallow Core Jul 15, 2020
- E5 Firefall Core Jul 15, 2020
- E6 In the Dirt Core Jul 15, 2020
- E7 Monogamy & Futility (1) Core Jul 15, 2020
- E8 Monogamy & Futility (2) Mytharc Jul 15, 2020
- E9 Soma Red Mytharc Jul 15, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series depicts a utopia where perfection is maintained through the control of monogamy and privacy.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the series is loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley.
What genre is this series?
It is classified as a science fiction drama.
What is the rating of the show?
The series is rated TV-MA.
What is the central conflict?
Members of the collective begin to question the rules, leading to a collision with revolution and forbidden love.
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