Season 1 – Swarm

2023

Mystery & Thriller

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250+ Ratings

An obsessed, Houston-based fan goes to increasingly violent lengths for her favorite R&B singer.

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Critics Consensus

Swarm can be as unpleasant as a hornet sting, but Dominique Fishback's ferocious performance and the creators' bold creative swings add up to a truly subversive take on toxic fandom.

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

As compelling as its main performance may be, though, Swarm is still a missed opportunity for insight into the allure of modern idol worship—lots of noise, but not much melody. Swarm kicks the hornet’s nest, only to find there’s not much inside.

Mar 25, 2023

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Shamira Ibrahim

BuzzFeed News

[Dominique] Fishback adds dimension and humanity to an inscrutable character with a nuance that elevates the series.

Mar 23, 2023

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Dre is a kind of unholy avenger borne of our celebrity obsession, and Fishback’s performance is so good that the concept acquires a vertiginous dread as Dre traverses America.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2023

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Sharai Bohannon

Horror Movie Blog

I will say if you dug Atlanta’s awkward disturbing comedic vibe, then you’ll probably enjoy this too. The two shows have many of the same attributes, but one focuses on a Black femme with a nasty murder habit.

Aug 14, 2023

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Lex Briscuso

Film School Rejects

Fandom and fatalities don’t mix—but in Donald Glover and Janine Nabers’ new series, they come crashing to a bloody, glorious head.

Aug 8, 2023

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Jeanine T. Abraham

VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium)

Swarm is the kind of show that will compel you to watch several times to see did she just do that? Swarm gives us a nuanced look at super fandom and so much more.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 22, 2023

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Felipe F

Intrigante e cativante, me fez sentir empatia pela maioria dos personagens fora a protagonista e isso é ótimo.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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Audience Member

This show sucks. The protagonist is an awful POS. I’m all for a “bad guy” protagonist, but come on. Further, the timeline is confusing and all over the place. So sick of hearing about Nija, or whatever her name is. Everyone trying to be Jordan Peele these day …

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Chloe R

Weird but intriguing at the same time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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doog l

The series sets out to be a commentary on celebrity worship, but ends not saying much at all. Just another show about a psychopath. Weird how there are so many shows with psychopath protagonists these days.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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Matilda B

It was hard to watch sometimes, but only because of the unsettling good direction and incredible acting from Dominique Fishback. The lighting a sound choices provided a sense of eeriness while the easter eggs and references made it all feel too real.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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C R

A bit weird, but somewhat intriguing and not too bad overall.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Dre

Chloe Bailey

Marissa

Heather Simms

Loretta Greene

Karen Rodriguez

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Episode 1

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Stung

Dre plans a birthday surprise for her sister.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Honey

Dre's life in a new city seems ordinary, but there is more to it than meets the eye. She works at a strip club, obsesses over her favorite singer, and whacks people for no rhyme or reason.

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Episode 3

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Taste

Dre's murderous quest takes a back seat after she runs into a DJ who can make her dream come true. This time around, she ends up doing something embarrassing.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Running Scared

Women's empowerment leader Eva and her team make a deadly mistake by reaching out to Dre. It seems like there will be no end to the ever-increasing body count.

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Episode 5

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Girl, Bye

Dre loses her mind and goes after Harris, only to end up staring down the barrel of his gun. She runs away after he shoots her with a bullet and a barrage of accusations.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Fallin' Through The Cracks

Dre comes into the spotlight of Loretta Greene's investigation. A witness reveals a spine-chilling incident from where everything seems to have begun.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Only God Makes Happy Endings

Dre finds love, but her toxic devotion to Ni'Jah brings things to an upsetting end. More blood is shed before she can enjoy her favorite singer's concert.

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