Survive | |
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Based on | Survive by Alex Morel |
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Directed by | Mark Pellington |
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Composer | Peter G. Adams |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Cinematography | David Devlin |
Running time | 5–10 minutes |
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Network | Quibi |
Release | April 6 – April 17, 2020 |
Survive is an American thriller drama television series written by Richard Abate and Jeremy Ungar that debuted on Quibi on April 6, 2020. [1] It is based on the novel of the same name by Alex Morel. [2]
Two ordinary people, Jane and Paul, are the only survivors of a plane crash that isolates them on a remote snow-covered mountain. [1]
Soon this unlikely duo will have to find a way to get back to society as Jane herself struggles with depression and her own personal demons while Paul does everything to try and keep her safe.
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] | |
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1 | "Welcome to Life House" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 6, 2020 | |
Jane, a woman diagnosed with depression and PTSD, struggles to find her place at Life House, a home for people who have social disorders. | |||||
2 | "A Handful of Oblivion" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 6, 2020 | |
After leaving Life House, Jane arrives at an airport where she meets another passenger named Paul. | |||||
3 | "Please Remain Seated" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 6, 2020 | |
With suicide on her mind, Jane boards the plane ready for departure. However, a blizzard causes the plane to crash, knocking Jane unconscious while all the passengers except Paul are killed. | |||||
4 | "Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 7, 2020 | |
Having survived the plane crash, Jane and Paul find shelter in the ruins of the downed plane. | |||||
5 | "You Can Die Here Alone" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 8, 2020 | |
Paul and Jane argue the merits of leaving their shelter at the top of a mountain. | |||||
6 | "Don't Look Down" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 9, 2020 | |
Climbing down the mountain, Paul and Jane find themselves in a tough spot. | |||||
7 | "I Can't Hear You" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 10, 2020 | |
Paul and Jane find shelter inside a cave on a snowy mountain and face an avalanche. | |||||
8 | "The Weight" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 13, 2020 | |
9 | "Exit Strategy" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 14, 2020 | |
10 | "What Does This Say About Us?" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 15, 2020 | |
11 | "A Hundred Echoes" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 16, 2020 | |
12 | "Where Memories Live" | Mark Pellington | Richard Abate & Jeremy Ungar | April 17, 2020 | |
Jane awakes in a hospital. Her mother informs her that Paul was found, dead, the day after her rescue. She gives Jane a note found with him, in which he tells Jane that their experience has made her stronger, a survivor, and that he "will always be in [her] heart, where memories live." |
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 58% rating with an average score of 6.94 out of 10 based on 26 reviews. The site's critical consensus read: "Though Survive struggles under the weight of its subject matter and limited runtime, it's further proof that the incredibly talented Sophie Turner is worthy of bigger, better roles." [4]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series | Corey Hawkins | Nominated | [5] |
2021 | Visual Effects Society Awards | Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode | Ariel Altman, Rae Welty, Caius Wong and Carl Fong | Nominated | [6] |
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