Jericho (2006)
Survivors in a Kansas town navigate a gritty new world after nuclear attacks shatter the familiar.
Jericho is an American action/drama series that centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.
How intense is Jericho?
Jericho is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Jericho feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytenseearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Jericho
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Jericho for you?
Is Jericho scary?
Only a little. Jericho has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Jericho gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Jericho sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Jericho OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Jericho?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Jericho?
Jericho is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Jericho have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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