Black Summer (2019)

Action · Drama · Horror

In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (38,934 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 ↑ +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

6.96 avg 8 episodes 7.2 → 6.8 35 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Human Flow	7.2	2,018
2	Drive	7.4	1,736
3	Summer School	6.4	1,755
4	Alone	6.8	1,787
5	Diner	7.4	1,519
6	Heist	6.9	1,582
7	The Tunnel	6.8	1,438
8	The Stadium	6.8	1,591

Season 2 (2021)

7.44 avg 8 episodes 7.4 → 7.8 44 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Cold	7.4	1,349
2	Prelude	7.3	1,172
3	Card Game	7.7	1,204
4	Cold War	7.5	1,142
5	White Horse	7.4	1,221
6	Currency	7.1	1,061
7	The Lodge	7.3	1,130
8	The Plane	7.8	1,177

Black Summer (2019)

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