Carol & the End of the World: Limited Series
Carol and the End of the World is a 2023 animated television mini-series created by Dan Guterman. The narrative centers on a woman named Carol who faces the impending annihilation of the human race as a mysterious planet speeds toward Earth. While the majority of the population responds to the looming apocalypse by engaging in hedonistic behavior and embracing the chaos of the end times, Carol remains a quiet and per
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- A mysterious planet is on a collision course with Earth, resulting in the impending annihilation of humanity.
- The majority of the global population has chosen to embrace hedonism and chaos in response to the end of the world.
- Carol is a quiet and perpetually uneasy woman who finds herself unable to participate in the widespread hedonistic behavior.
- The series follows Carol as she navigates her final months on Earth while searching for meaning amidst the global crisis.
Season overview
Carol and the End of the World is a 2023 animated television mini-series created by Dan Guterman. The narrative centers on a woman named Carol who faces the impending annihilation of the human race as a mysterious planet speeds toward Earth. While the majority of the population responds to the looming apocalypse by engaging in hedonistic behavior and embracing the chaos of the end times, Carol remains a quiet and perpetually uneasy figure who struggles to adopt this lifestyle. Instead of joining the frantic crowd, she spends her final months on Earth searching for personal meaning. The series, which is categorized as a comedy, drama, and science fiction production, explores the internal experience of an individual navigating the final stages of existence while the rest of the world prepares for destruction. Carol stands out as a distinct character due to her inability to conform to the societal shift toward hedonism, leading her on a reflective journey during the limited time remaining before the planetary collision. The series was released on Netflix and features a voice cast including Martha Kelly, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Shelby Young, and Mel Rodriguez.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Dec 15, 2023 · 34 min
Feeling adrift with seven months to go until doomsday, Carol visits her parents, runs some errands and hits it off with a mild-mannered stranger.
The Distraction
Dec 15, 2023 · 31 min
After getting oriented at the office, Carol embarks on a quest for printer toner and goes to a party at her friend Janette's house.
Throuple
Dec 15, 2023 · 33 min
Banana bread builds bridges between Carol and her new colleagues. Michael gets to know the Grand Coda's captain.
Sisters
Dec 15, 2023 · 26 min
On an overnight hiking trip, Carol starts to see her exuberant, adventurous sister Elena — and herself — a little differently.
David
Dec 15, 2023 · 29 min
Carol decides to learn every one of her coworkers' names and makes a discovery that sends her, Luis and Donna on a perplexing odyssey.
Holidays
Dec 15, 2023 · 28 min
While Donna celebrates April Christmas with her kids, a tipsy Carol decides to chaperone a mysterious young trick-or-treater.
The Beetle Broach
Dec 15, 2023 · 30 min
Luis recruits Carol and Donna to look for a lost piece of jewelry, sending them deep into the recesses of the office's lost and found.
The Life & Times of Bashiir Hassan
Dec 15, 2023 · 29 min
A father-son road trip to Niagara Falls gives Eric and Steven some much-needed bonding time. Meanwhile, the Grand Coda's passengers face catastrophe.
Saltwater Lullaby: A Surf Odyssey
Dec 15, 2023 · 28 min
Carol narrates her spiritual surfing journey around the world, from Mavericks to Michigan, in search of the perfect wave.
The Investigation
Dec 15, 2023 · 28 min
Strange new behaviors have begun to threaten the day-to-day operations of The Distraction — and one agent is determined to find out who's responsible.