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Season 1 – The Stranger

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75% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A ride-share driver is thrown into her worst nightmare when a mysterious passenger enters her car; her terrifying, heart-stopping ride with the stranger unfolds over 12 hours as she navigates Los Angeles in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse.
The Stranger — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Director Veena Sud overcomes the limitations of mobile viewing with a strong cast and impeccably drawn tension, making The Stranger a must see Quibi.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 08/07/2020
It's remarkably difficult to build tension and create suspense in 'bite-sized' segments. Go to Full Review Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting 05/13/2020
3.5/5
Sud leans into the short format in a way where others struggle. She relies on details and her actors to flesh out their characters while focusing on creating an unnerving atmosphere and thrills to keep viewers hooked. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 04/19/2021
Substandard screenwriting and sloppy editing ... The whole story is based on the shaky, far-fetched premise that a rideshare passenger is untraceable, when rideshare companies require identity verification of the passengers making reservations. Go to Full Review Rob Hunter Film School Rejects 05/13/2020
The first three quibis - roughly the opening twenty-four minutes - deliver thrills, suspense, and something more akin to The Hitcher (1986) than even that film's remake managed. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 05/13/2020
9/10
Maika Monroe has already made herself a genre stalwart thanks to roles in IT FOLLOWS and THE GUEST but she does some excellent work here. Go to Full Review Dave Holmes Esquire Magazine 05/13/2020
Jeffrey Katzenberg just spent billions to invent the radio serial. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris E @Chrisman 08/06/2023 So cheesy, but kept me until the end. See more 11/07/2021 Falling in love with these roku originals. This time our ride-share passenger is a psychopath. But to what level? Ever think about any time you are caught on a camera in the streets? Imagine when they get deep into your home. This show is freaking black mirrorish and makes you think about whom you pick up in the ride-share business :P See more 09/14/2020 I loved this show!!!!! See more 09/11/2020 Definitley worth a watch. It could have had better overall production quality but it's a pretty decent ride. See more kittie von h 09/07/2020 Great serie!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ See more 08/26/2020 This starts out fine, seemingly full of promise. It then becomes a spectacle of itself, the weak plot unravels and the unrealistic acting just drops high school play territory. The ending is so bad its comical. Zero replay value. How dit RT rate it as high as it did? The writers should be ashamed. Watch at your own risk. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dane DeHaan

Carl E

Avan Jogia

JJ

Maika Monroe

Clare

Veena Sud

Director

Veena Sud

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 13, 2020 7:00 PM Clare picks up her passenger, Carl E, who appears to be a nice young man on his way to the airport. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 13, 2020 8:00 PM Clare leaves Carl E behind after a crash; the police make a discovery that has her questioning her sanity. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 13, 2020 9:00 PM Clare heads home to her apartment, but a complaint call to her work leads her to believe she may not be home alone. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 2020 10:00 PM Clare can run, but she can't hide; she does her best to escape and find sanctuary in a nearby church. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 15, 2020 11:00 PM Clare returns to the gas station to seek help from a previous acquaintance; as it turns out, she may not be the only victim. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 16, 2020 12:00 AM Clare forms an unlikely friendship, but a run-in with the law creates more chaos in the search for safety. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2020 1:00 AM Clare and her friend are on the run and wanted for murder; they plan to escape across the border, but Carl E is hot on their heels. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 20, 2020 2:00 AM Clare and her companion move through the underbelly of Los Angeles with new dangers lurking around every corner. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 21, 2020 3:00 AM After everything they've been through, Clare and JJ introduce themselves; sometimes people aren't who they claim to be. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 22, 2020 4:00 AM Clare is done running and hiding; she confesses her story to the police. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 23, 2020 5:00 AM The chase is over, and the police are on their way, but Carl E isn't done with his game just yet. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 24, 2020 6:00 AM Defeated, desperate and with nowhere to turn, Clare feels too tired to continue, until Carl E gives her a new reason to keep fighting. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 27, 2020 7:00 AM It's time to end this; Clare sets out into the city to finally confront Carl. Details

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The Stranger — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Veena Sud
Screenwriter
Veena Sud
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 13, 2020