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Utopia

TV·2013–2014·2 seasons, 12 episodes·Channel 4·Drama, Science-Fiction, Thriller·1h·8.4·Created by Dennis Kelly

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Utopia based initially around a small group of people who find a rare manuscript of the same name. This leads the group to be targeted by a large organisation with little knowledge of the manuscript's relevance or importance.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Utopia S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 8.2Time is running out, the gang must find Mr Rabbit and stop The Network before they release Janus. As a daring plan is formed, only one question remains - will the true secrets of Utopia finally be revealed?
  2. 02Utopia S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 8.1The gang feel the full weight of The Network's power as Grant is framed for a shocking crime. With nowhere else to turn, they are forced to make a new ally - but can she really be trusted?
  3. 03Utopia S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 8.0The gang's attempt to disrupt The Network's plans backfires leaving one of them in danger. Arby's confession to Jessica has damaging repercussions while Becky is left with an impossible choice.

Cast

Adeel AkhtarAdeel AkhtarWilson WilsonFiona O'ShaughnessyFiona O'ShaughnessyJessica HydePaul HigginsPaul HigginsMichael DugdaleAlexandra RoachAlexandra RoachBeckyNathan Stewart-JarrettNathan Stewart-JarrettIan JohnsonOliver WoollfordOliver WoollfordGrant LeethamNeil MaskellNeil MaskellArby / Piètre

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2013Aired 7.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Utopia S01E01Episode 1January 15, 2013 7.7When five strangers from an online comic book forum agree to meet after gaining possession of the original manuscript for the cult graphic n
  2. S01E02Utopia S01E02Episode 2January 22, 2013 7.5Unable to ever return to their old lives, Ian and Becky are forced to face the terrifying reality of life on the run. Meanwhile, Dugdale is
  3. S01E03Utopia S01E03Episode 3January 29, 2013 8.1The gang feel the full weight of The Network's power as Grant is framed for a shocking crime. With nowhere else to turn, they are forced to
  4. S01E04Utopia S01E04Episode 4February 5, 2013 7.8Hidden away in a derelict manor house, the group attempt to decipher the secret meaning of the manuscript. But will uncovering the identity
  5. S01E05Utopia S01E05Episode 5February 12, 2013 8.0The gang's attempt to disrupt The Network's plans backfires leaving one of them in danger. Arby's confession to Jessica has damaging repercu
  6. S01E06Utopia S01E06Season's bestEpisode 6February 19, 2013 8.2Time is running out, the gang must find Mr Rabbit and stop The Network before they release Janus. As a daring plan is formed, only one quest

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2014Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S02E01Utopia S02E01Episode 1July 14, 2014 7.5We learn about the 1970's and the origins of the Janus virus, how it is created and the early connections between Philip Carver and Milner.
  2. S02E02Utopia S02E02Episode 2July 15, 2014 7.4Jessica Hyde is interrogated about the alteration in Janus whilst held captive. Arby is asked to leave his newly found life to continue work
  3. S02E03Utopia S02E03Episode 3July 22, 2014 7.5The group meet up with a hacker known by Arby after previously fleeing. Jessica tries to escape captivity. Lee and Wilson Wilson are suggest
  4. S02E04Utopia S02E04Episode 4July 29, 2014 7.5Ian searches for Dugdale and reunites with Jessica as Ian has mixed feelings towards Jessica and Becky. An interpreter is hired to speak wit
  5. S02E05Utopia S02E05Season's bestEpisode 5August 5, 2014 7.6Arby, Carvel and Lee flee the scene of the previous episode whist Becky and Ian are left to pick up the pieces. Jessica continues to interro
  6. S02E06Utopia S02E06Episode 6August 12, 2014 7.3After Milner's death the group try to search down how/where Janus will be released and by whom out of 1 of 3 people that only Milner knew. D

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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