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The Purge

Created by James DeMonaco

2018–2019

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

First aired
4 Sep 2018
Episode length
43 min
Also known as
Məhşər Gecəsi, 国定杀戮日, American Nightmare, Η Κάθαρση
Country
United States
Language
English
Writers
Desta Tedros Reff, James DeMonaco, James Roland and 10 others
Editor
Daniel A. Valverde
Executive producers
Andrew Form, Anthony Hemingway, Brad Fuller and 6 others
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Seasons · 20 episodes

  • Season 1

    2018

    During a 12-hour period when all crime -- including murder -- is legal, a group of seemingly unrelated characters cross paths in a city in an altered America.

  • Season 2

    2019

    Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge.

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