---
title: "La Brea"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/la-brea-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 128839
imdb_id: "tt11640018"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 30
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 1606
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# La Brea (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/la-brea-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

La Brea is a television series that premiered in 2021. The show was created by David Appelbaum and features a cast including Eoin Macken, Chiké Okonkwo, Zyra Gorecki, and Rohan Mirchandaney. A massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles, pulling hundreds of people and buildings into its depths. Those who fell in find themselves in a mysterious and dangerous primeval land, where they have to band together to survive. The series follows a family torn apart by this disaster as they seek to understand what happened and find a way back to each other. The show is available to stream on Netflix and has been released for multiple seasons. The story is set in Los Angeles, a city in the U.S. state of California known for being the most populous city in the state and a commercial, financial, and cultural center.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A massive sinkhole in Los Angeles drops survivors into a dangerous and mysterious primeval land."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes survival premise
- family-centered narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- mixed critical reception
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense survival situations and dramatic conflict within a science fiction setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, dramatic, mysterious, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
### Season 2 (14 Episodes)
La Brea Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 14 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of La Brea Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

### Season 3 (6 Episodes)
La Brea Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of La Brea Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 30
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (17%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 25 (83%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: David Appelbaum
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eoin Macken** as *Gavin Harris*
- **Chiké Okonkwo** as *Ty Coleman*
- **Zyra Gorecki** as *Izzy Harris*
- **Rohan Mirchandaney** as *Scott Israni*
- **Lily Santiago** as *Veronica Castillo*
- **Josh McKenzie** as *Lucas Hayes*
- **Jon Seda** as *Sam Velez*
- **Jack Martin** as *Josh Harris*
- **Veronica St. Clair** as *Riley Velez*
- **Nicholas Gonzalez** as *Levi Brooks*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of La Brea?
A massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles, pulling people into a mysterious primeval world.

### Q: When did the series air?
The show aired on NBC from September 28, 2021, until February 13, 2024.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 30 episodes across three seasons.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created and executive produced by David Appelbaum.

### Q: What genre is the show?
La Brea is an American science fiction drama television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Los Angeles - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles)
- [Visit Los Angeles. Find Things to Do in LA. California Travel Guides ...](https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/)
- [La Brea (TV Series 2021-2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11640018)
- [20 Best Places to Visit in L.A. in 2026: What to Do When You Visit](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/best-places-visit-los-angeles)
- [Home | City of Los Angeles](https://lacity.gov/)
- [La Brea: Cast, Plot, Where to Stream Seasons 1, 2, 3 - Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/la-brea-release-date-news)

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