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The Purge 2018

“Surviving the night is just the beginning.”

★ 6.9/10 · 3,402 votes TV-MA MysteryCrimeDrama 2 seasons · 20 eps Canceled

Created by James DeMonaco

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What is The Purge?

The Purge is a dystopian television series set in an authoritarian America governed by a totalitarian political party. The show follows multiple characters whose lives intersect during a designated night when all crime becomes legal for a set period.

Type
TV series
Year
2018
Status
Canceled
Episodes
20
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Sep 4, 2018
Last aired
Dec 17, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
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Overview

The Purge is a dystopian television series set in an authoritarian America governed by a totalitarian political party. The show follows multiple characters whose lives intersect during a designated night when all crime becomes legal for a set period. These individuals, living in a small city, face life-threatening circumstances that force them to confront their personal histories while struggling to survive. A central figure emerges as a mysterious savior who possesses exceptional skills and equipment suited for the dangerous night. As time runs short, each character must determine their limits and make crucial decisions about how far they will go to stay alive. The series explores themes of survival, morality, and political oppression through its ensemble cast of characters whose stories converge around the central premise of institutionalized violence. The show examines how ordinary people respond when societal rules are temporarily suspended under government sanction.

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Should you watch it?

“In a dystopian America, strangers navigate a night of lawless violence while confronting their own pasts.”

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Reasons to watch
  • explores character motivations
  • high-stakes narrative
Keep in mind
  • intense violence
  • dark subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy dystopian thrillers that explore moral choices under extreme pressure.

The series contains intense depictions of violence and themes of societal collapse.

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Cast

Gabriel Chavarria Miguel Guerrero
Jessica Garza Penelope "Penny" Guerrero
Hannah Emily Anderson Jenna Betancourt
Colin Woodell Rick Betancourt
Lili Simmons Lila Stanton
Amanda Warren Jane Barbour
Lee Tergesen Joe Owens
Paola Nuñez Esme Carmona
Max Martini Ryan Grant
Derek Luke Marcus Moore
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Joel Allen Ben
Lindsey Pearlman Linda

Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this series based on a film?

Yes, the series is based on the film franchise of the same name.

What is the setting of the show?

The story takes place in a dystopian version of America ruled by a totalitarian political party.

What is the premise of the night?

The characters are living through a night of lawless violence known as the Purge.

Are the characters connected?

The series follows several seemingly unrelated characters whose fates become linked during the night.

Does the show feature a central hero?

The narrative includes a mysterious savior who is prepared for the events of the night.