Black Summer (2019)
Strangers fight through a relentless, bleak zombie apocalypse to reunite with their families.
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.
How intense is Black Summer?
Black Summer is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Black Summer feels like
- Tone
- grittytensebleaksuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Black Summer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Black Summer for you?
Is Black Summer scary?
Yes, properly. Black Summer is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Black Summer gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Black Summer sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Black Summer OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Black Summer?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Black Summer?
Black Summer is streaming on Netflix.
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