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7/10
Started with great premise but in the end it failed.....
theromanempire-122 November 2019
This series consisted of 3 seasons. general plot is what if animals took revenge from the humans for destroying the environment. if u want to take my advise u only have to watch first 2 seasons. first season was the best of the three. pure gem u will love it. things started to get bizarre at season 2 when the stories went absurd and we got 2-3 laughable to say the least episodes. still season 2 overall delievered the goods and if the show ended with season 2 then all would be fine. unfortunately we got that over the top season 3 which ruined everything. a lead main character supposed to be dead in season 2......we clearly saw that...and yet ...he wasn't in season 3. they also killed another important female lead character in season 2. stories went ridiculously unbelievable even by the standards this series set up in season 2. I only watched season 3 in fast forward just to see how it will end in it's last episode. if u wanna know what happened u can save yourselves the bore and go read the stories explanations in Wikipedia . anyhow u can watch season 3 at your own risk but first 2 seasons especially season 1 were the best.

overall ....grades.

Season 1 // A

Season 2 // B

Season 3 // D
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5/10
Sometimes you just need to know when to stop...
hldr-cc21 August 2019
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Really enjoyed first season "natural events" no need for a villain and really entertaining; second season came and with it an antagonist (not really a villain) and it was ok, some "superpowers" to this antagonist but ok, some over the top plot twists, but ok... And it really should stop there... Third season is kind of ridiculous, the villain could be in a marvel story, she can be everywhere at the same time, and the plot twists... Worse than a Mexican soap opera. So if you want to watch it stick to the 2 first seasons, or if you want to study bad writing go all the way!
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7/10
Cancelled after S3--no resolution
horror_connoisseur11 August 2019
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Reminder: this is science fiction, and their science is mostly bogus, again, fiction, so let's not dwell on that and just appreciate the fun of the show and idea. Just finished season 3 on Netflix.... Didn't realize the show was cancelled and had NO resolution!! So mad! Haha. Can't believe I don't get to see what happens. Anyway season 3 did feel like a cheesy soap opera especially the first half, and then it got a little less dramatic but still not as good as the first two seasons. It's a fun and unique story from anything else I've watched before, sure the acting is cheesy and the character's decisions keep you saying "FFS why are you such an idiot?" But still, worth a watch.
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7/10
Was a good show until it ended with a cliffhanger
kharihardin17 July 2020
Was watching season 3 on Netflix and wondering how it was gonna end and then to my surprise it ended in the middle of the episode. The least the could've done was give it another episode so that it could've ended properly. Disappointed and felt like I wasted my time.
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9/10
Need Season 4 to tie up all questions from 3.
hughj-6680514 December 2019
Need Season 4 to finish off all the massive loose ends that season 3 left..gutted no season 4.really enjoyed this show and even when things got a bit freaky or crazy it always made sense as the seasons aired,but now im left with all these questions and no answers..
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8/10
Without Apology: Just Fun
BalconySeats8 July 2015
We are experiencing a New Golden Age of Television. But, relax, "Zoo" is not part of that renaissance… you will not be vexed by conflicted characters, charged with remembering convoluted back-stories, or tortured by the moral ambiguity of the main plot. Consider "Zoo" an absolution, a get out of high-minded television free card. In other words, bring a bowl of popcorn or a package of Twizzlers: this is "B" television at its best: nature gone wild on a global stage (without much gore, thus far), attractive actors, plot holes big enough to swallow a rampaging giraffe, and just enough suspense to bring you back. Having come to "Zoo" without any expectations, I'm giving this high marks for being just entertaining. I imagine it will tell its tale and disappear from our memories like those Saturday afternoon serials of long ago – in that regard, it will be very successful.
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7/10
I am disappointed
muhissaleh2 January 2021
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I liked this series so much. All of The 3 season was good especially the first one. Everything was going well until the last episode of season 3. There was no ending. I hoped that there is another season or even episode but there wasn't 😔
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8/10
LOVE the idea of animals striking back! Human being would more than deserve it!
mapika22 July 2020
Some actors are great, some are just decent.

Right, there are some flaws within the story. The script at some parts is cheesy and unnatural. And there could have been more depth to the characters for sure. And the score is mediorcre at best. Last but not least, it's a shame, that the show didn't get the proper finale it would have deserved.

Even though the message is most important:

Unless humans don't recognise their cruelty towards animals and life in general, it's not even worth to think about giving this series less than 8 stars.

The premise itself simply deserves a 10.

I'm just sad, I found this one so late and that it was cancelled.
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9/10
I find myself addicted to this one - something different, something GOOD!
wildsparrow168 July 2015
I was shocked by all the bad reviews, but to each his/her own. First, I just love the very premise of this - that after years of torture and abuse they have had enough. However, unlike Planet of the Apes, this goes on a much greater scale as they cannot speak, but can communicate. It also involves numerous species on a global scale, from our beloved house cats to lions in Africa. These animals are thinking, plotting, strategizing - and the theories behind it are not so far-fetched.

I love the acting. The only reason I gave it nine stars is I do not like the young journalist. She is sarcastic and mean to every person she has ever met. But I suppose I will put up with her since I doubt she will be eaten by lions, at least not any time soon. I like the Parisian woman, she has a much more sense of vulnerability to her and I would like to see more of her character.

Jackson Oz is too cool for words, and Billy Burke's character most endearing ("I prefer pizza to most people".)

It is riveting, thought-provoking and I like the characters. So there! And of course the animals are not acting "normally"! That is what it is all about! And yes...lions can and do climb trees. They are not as adept as leopards at it, but they can do it.

Paws up for this one....
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4/10
Brilliant concept, season 3 flop
jhmoondance5 August 2018
Absolutely brilliant and to an extent believable concept during seasons 1 and 2. However season 3 became so far beyond comprehension and ridiculously absurd to have us, the viewer, to even believe that these characters became so utterly absorbed with the notion that the fictional chupacabra ( Mexican folklore tale) had become a 'hybrid', a Sabre tooth tiger to name but a few and even a 60ft snake capable of camouflage to it's surroundings could exist and then collect blood from their spine to find a 'cure' for all human sterility is gobbledegook!!!!! It doesn't come as a surprise in understanding why this once gripping intelligent concept was given the thumbs down! Shame on the writers/actors/ cgi for continuing what once was a great series.
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5/10
The idea might have worked, but both the fauna and humans are far from engaging
quincytheodore1 July 2015
Zoo has a simple concept of animals rebelling against humans. Enough is enough for them as they randomly converge on some tree or attack random passerby. It has merit since with both viewpoints from savanna and urban locales simultaneously detect anomalies. Unfortunately, there's not much interest sparked by the human characters while the animals certainly can't carry the show by themselves.

Its most problematic issue is the awkward writing. None of the personalities are fascinating, in fact nearly everyone is either showing exaggerated emotions or lack of urgency. For the city perspective, we have the story of a journalist who writes blog of preserving animal rights. She's meant to be a strong female lead, but sadly she just seems preachy and unapproachable.

The savanna cast is very elementary, they even react very stiff in face of danger, bantering about theory while the animals literally just attacked them. I reckon it could be better if presentation could resemble Jurassic Park or Planet of the Apes, but such caliber is not within the Zoo's grasp.

Ultimately, the show sounds rather tediously pretentious and nonsensical. It could build tension, but it would be a long trek for audience to follow since there's no character, walking with paws or feet, is worthy on investing time on.
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10/10
Another TV show without finale.....
dochito9 April 2019
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I loved this show, but it was a way too disappointing when I found out that the story has no end! I watched the whole THREE seasons on Netflix, and I discovered by the end of the 13th chapter of the third season that even the hybrids are still everywhere, it was the very last chapter! I will never know what happened with the baby. I believe that would be fair to warn the "watchers" that choose to watch such a long show, not to bother and waste their time because you will never know what happened by the end. Bad bad, my bad. Next time I'll choose to watch a show I will check that it has a finale chapter indeed.... I will miss Mitch and Jamie....
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10/10
Bring back "Zoo" for a season 4
bluewolves-1721311 December 2020
I love "Zoo" so much. I binge watch it all the time, rewatch it every time. I love how they made the series. Although some of the animals (namely one animal) could be more realistic, I believe that this is very underrated. Cause I know that some people have thought from time to time "what if animals did fight back?" Or small question to one thought. They literally put it together, and the way they do it is good, they really show the detail, and the acting is great. I believe that this show was too good to be cancelled and that they should be brought back for a season 4. The characters are great, the events are very good, and I will repeatedly spam reviews and comments until I get banned or something, or they change somethin. This deserves more seasons.
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8/10
Interesting and enjoyable series.
gilligan196513 July 2015
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I just watched the third episode of this series and I'm finding it to be very interesting and enjoyable...and, it's moving forward very quickly without any boring moments.

I've always liked television series (and, movies) that deal with strange phenomena ("The Twilight Zone"); horror ("Tales From The Crypt"); science fiction ("Jurassic Park"); and, adventure ("Life of Pi")...and, this has a little bit of all of those elements.

According to another reviewer, the African (Botswana) locations are in a different location(s). However, that's the same for other productions such as "Doctor Zhivago" (1965) - the Russia locations were actually filmed in Finland, Canada, and, Spain; "The Sand Pebbles" (1966) - the China locations were actually filmed in Texas, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and, California; and, "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) - the France locations were actually filmed in 'old' Yugoslavia. My point being...who cares? Of course, people who are native to a certain region will sometimes notice these discrepancies, just as a policeman notices discrepancies in cop shows, but...who cares?

This is a good show with much promise, and, I hope it keeps going in the same positive and uphill direction.
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4/10
Good season 1 and that's it.
roduk16 March 2019
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Season 1 is good and catchy, the plot is well developed, sorta surprised me. Season 2 is fine till they kill Chloe, then the series simply ends, really, I believe they tried to "surprise the audience" and increase the ratings, but no, they got lost after that. Finally there is season 3 that I'm currently watching and is pure rubbish, seriously, I want to believe that the people who wrote season 1 aren't the same, because the writing in season 3 is just laughable, sharknado level.
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2/10
If you keep beating the audiences with bad writing eventually they will succumb
aaalllrrraaammm1 July 2015
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SPOILERS!

But don't worry, this thing is already spoiled... So when a soon-to-be couple survives a lion attack in Africa and finally reaches safety, the second thing they do is call the authorities to report missing and dead people. That's right, that's the second thing they do. First they chat about his dad who seemingly out of the blue came up with a theory that animals might one day decide to take global warming into their own hands by ridding the planet of the human parasite -- or something like that -- which is made to look like animals always had this level of intelligence but up until late June 2015 had no reason to use it. How do we know which animals got "activated?" Well, you see they get this thing called the Defiant Eye (really?), which we learn about when the couple is literally at the edge of a drop-off, surrounded by lions who are 3 feet in front of them, and the guy takes the time to notice that one of the lions has a deformed eye. Of course, the lions wait for the guy to calmly explain what we are looking at and only then they charge at the couple.

Meanwhile in an American city a bunch of kittens go missing and a journalist/animal pathologist soon-to-be couple goes looking for them. This is after zoo lions escape and kill people out of the blue, but that's just a side story.

Terrible script, terribly acted and disjointed. I honestly don't think even top actors could have turned this into decent performances. Kind of like how Tom Hanks simply does not belong in the DaVinci Code. We are talking PVC characters who feel like they are forced to fit into stereotypes, but no one told them which stereotypes exactly.

The only people I can imagine will watch this is those who read the book(s) just so they can brag about having read them and how they were better than the show -- which I don't doubt.
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7/10
It's OK
amichnea27 August 2015
I would like to know why are people so damn negative? No wonder just about every entertaining thing on TV dies a horrible death.

This series goes in the same genre as most other end of the world series such as all the Zombie series out there, Last Ship and so forth but it has a different approach. It has plenty of mysteries left, however the series is not put together cleverly, there aren't any amazing twisters but it does the job. They have done something different and new, and kind of interesting especially for animal lovers and people that root against all those poachers and animal experimentation, after all we are helping with the extension of many species and eventually our own. There are a few moments where the audience might think "why did they not do that?" where you might feel like they insult your intelligence but the script must go on and it works if you don't take it too serious.

I tend to watch one or two episodes in any new series coming out and if I don't like it I never watch it, Zoo did not put me off. The acting was OK from everyone except for Nora Arnezeder, she didn't seem very good, kind of blah.

People that want some artistic BS that warps your brain go read a "clever" book or watch them movies that feel like I lost half my life by watching, let the "stupid" people sit back, relax and enjoy some fun TV.

It's a decent series, I rather watch this than some silly reality show. It's different, don't take it seriously and just have some fun.
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10/10
Love this show
donumdei2 July 2021
I'm on season 1 and I love it. It's fun, entertaining, it's just great show. Just watch it.
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10/10
Ridiculous yes. Amazing yes.
adamogim27 April 2019
I want more. If they could make it more ridiculous I would be happy.
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10/10
Make more "Zoo" Seasons
bluewolves-1721311 December 2020
I love "Zoo" it is so good. And I love watching what crazy events happen. I also want to see more background of Jackson's father. The seasons should continue to go up. It is very good and I think it deserves better recognition. I want it to continue having more seasons because it is underrated and deserves to be brought back from cancellation and continue the production of making more seasons
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10/10
I really enjoyed it
tashabrier11 May 2020
I really enjoyed this series but there was one thing i was very disappointed in, the way season 3 ended. I watched all 3 seasons in 6 days and I was sucked in but to end the way it did, with no closure on anything and for it to be cancelled really angered me. I would suggest to watch this, if there was some sort of ending but since there is no ending, no closure, there's no point even starting it.
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7/10
Absurd plot but surprisingly entertaining
zidangus5 November 2017
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Well what can I say except, the plot of zoo is ridiculous, but for some reason I find it enjoyable to watch. The plot is silly with more holes than swiss cheese. However, the CGI is decent, the acting is not too bad, the action is decent also and you get too see almost every city on Earth, as they seem to do a LOT of traveling. It's definitely worth a watch, I mean it's not going to win any awards (I think) but it will keep you entertained, just as long as you don't take it too seriously.
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1/10
Patterson Laughs All the Way to the Bank & He Doesn't Even Write this Trash
dianerpessler-461645 July 2015
James Patterson no longer writes novels and he is no longer an "author." He is now a producer of books who hires people to write them for him. He isn't a good producer, however, because the hacks he pays are unimaginative and untalented. All this applies to Zoo the novel and Zoo the television experience. Ridiculous plot, bad writing, absurd action, and silly all around. Not one character in this trash behaves as if they were remotely familiar with Africa, animals, or common sense. Not only does this horrific bomb insult the viewers' intelligence, it shocks them senseless with its utter absurdity. James Patterson is just the head of a book factory, so we don't really expect much from him anymore. The days of Alex Cross are over. But CBS? The executives there must hope Patterson's name alone will attract ratings even if the awful source material they paid big bucks for has resulted in a show that's complete garbage. Patterson must laugh hysterically on the way to the bank every time one of the books he ordered written hits the bestseller list. When CBS bought this, he must have split a gut laughing. Oh, well, the chumps keep buying bad books he didn't write and will most likely send the numbers through the roof watching this, CBS' very own version of Masterpiece Theater.
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7/10
A promising start and an interesting premise
Martypies2 July 2015
I love IMDb reviews because you are dealing with average Joe's like me who love movies and television. I never read movie critics reviews any more because they are to judgmental and often trying to make a name for themselves. Unfortunately, some of the IMDb people are the same so I have a hard and fast rule, if at least 20% of IMDb reviewers give the movie or show a good rating then that is good enough for me! I try not to get annoyed by some people who write on this site but that's what you pay for in a democracy. There have been a number of reviews for Zoo which state that it is awful because it is unbelievable. Do those fools realise this is science fiction ... that means a made up story, not real, fabricated, sometimes silly but it is entertaining. One reviewer said it best, if you don't like science fiction then please, please, stop wasting our time by reviewing these titles! Enjoy Zoo, it's a good pilot.
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8/10
Quite Nice show.
imacrab-8933818 May 2020
Still don't understand why this show didn't get so popular. Really underrated show. I literally binge watched this show whole week.. Maybe some of the CG works were little bit awkward.. and the story became strange.. but it was not that bad. The concept and the storyline of this show were pretty amazing. It was like watching the zombie version of animals. For the record, i'm still waiting for the next season. For those of you still didn't watch on netflix, i definitely recommend you to watch this show right now.
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