Eureka (2006)
A US Marshal stumbles into a whimsical town where scientific geniuses create both innovation and chaos.
The sleepy Pacific Northwest town of Eureka is hiding a mysterious secret. The government has been relocating the world's geniuses and their families to this rustic town for years where innovation and chaos have lived hand in hand. U.S. Marshal Jack Carter stumbles upon this odd town after wrecking his car and becoming stranded there. When the denizens of the town unleash an unknown scientific creation, Carter jumps in to try to restore order and consequently learns of one of the country's best kept secrets.
How intense is Eureka?
Eureka has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated TV-14.
What Eureka feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightBackground
Where to stream Eureka
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Eureka for you?
Is Eureka scary?
No. Eureka is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Eureka gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Eureka sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Eureka OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Eureka?
Episodes run about 44m.
Where can I stream Eureka?
Eureka is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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