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]
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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 |
Premise
editTwo 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.
Cast
edit- Sophie Turner as Jane
- Corey Hawkins as Paul
- Terence Maynard as Doctor M
- Laurel Marsden as Kara
- Elliott Wooster as Phil
- Lewis Hayes as Chad
- Makgotso M as New Girl
- Jennifer Martin as Nurse Leslie
- Marta Timofeeva as Young Jane
- Jo Stone-Fewings as Jane’s Father
- Caroline Goodall as Jane’s Mother
Episodes
edit| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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." | |||||
Reception
editOn 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]
Accolades
edit| 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] |
References
edit- ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (September 6, 2019). "Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins To Star In Quibi Thriller 'Survive'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
- ^ Pearson, Ben (March 27, 2020). "Everything Coming to Quibi in April, Including '50 States of Fright', 'Dishmantled', and Much More". Slashfilm. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - survive on quibi". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Survive: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Survive". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Pederson, Erik (March 2, 2021). "VES Awards Nominations: 'Tenet', 'Midnight Sky', 'Extraction', 'Soul' & 'Mandalorian' Among Titles In Visual Effects Hunt". Deadline. Retrieved March 2, 2021.