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The Purge

The Purge

Surviving the night is just the beginning.

20186.92 Seasons20 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

Created by James DeMonaco
Written by James DeMonaco
NetworksUSA Network

Top Cast

Paola Nuñez

Paola Nuñez

Esme Carmona

Max Martini

Max Martini

Ryan Grant

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Marcus Moore

J

Joel Allen

Ben

Lindsey Pearlman

Lindsey Pearlman

Linda

Themes & Keywords

based on movie

About The Purge

The Purge is a mystery, crime, drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of based on movie. Created by James DeMonaco, it stars Paola Nuñez, Max Martini, Derek Luke. Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

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