The Mosquito Coast 2021
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What is The Mosquito Coast?
The television series "The Mosquito Coast" is a drama that follows the life of a family. The story revolves around Allie Fox, a brilliant inventor and idealist, who makes a significant decision for his family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 17
- First aired
- Apr 30, 2021
- Last aired
- Jan 5, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 17 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Mosquito Coast" is a drama that follows the life of a family. The story revolves around Allie Fox, a brilliant inventor and idealist, who makes a significant decision for his family. Allie uproots his family to start a new journey in Mexico, motivated by a desire to escape the U.S. government. The family embarks on a perilous quest, driven by Allie's conviction to find safety. The series explores the challenges and consequences of this decision, as the family navigates the complexities of their new surroundings. The show delves into themes of family, survival, and the human spirit, as the characters face various obstacles and make difficult choices. The series is based on the 1981 novel of the same name by Paul Theroux.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant inventor leads his family on a perilous flight from the government through Mexico.”
- engaging premise
- high-stakes narrative
- intense pacing
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful stories about families on the run.
The series contains intense themes and dramatic situations unsuitable for young children.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Light Out Mytharc Apr 30, 2021
- E2 foxes and coyotes Core Apr 30, 2021
- E3 Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere Core May 7, 2021
- E4 Bus Stop Core May 14, 2021
- E5 Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola Core May 21, 2021
- E6 Calaca Mytharc May 28, 2021
- E7 The Glass Sandwich Mytharc Jun 4, 2021
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Damage Done Mytharc Nov 3, 2022
- E2 Least Concern Species Core Nov 10, 2022
- E3 Talk About the Weather Core Nov 17, 2022
- E4 A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair Core Nov 22, 2022
- E5 Positive, Front-Facing Optics Core Dec 1, 2022
- E6 Goat Head Taco Core Dec 8, 2022
- E7 The Burning of Judas Core Dec 15, 2022
- E8 Dead Totems Core Dec 22, 2022
- E9 The Counterfeiters Mytharc Dec 29, 2022
- E10 Eulogy Mytharc Jan 5, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows an inventor who takes his family on a dangerous journey to escape the U.S. government.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Allie Fox, a stubborn idealist and inventor.
Where does the story take place?
The family travels through Mexico while attempting to find safety.
Why is the family fleeing?
They are on the run to escape the U.S. government.
What is the tone of the show?
The series is characterized by suspense and high-stakes drama.
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