With a mountain of shows and movies to choose from, one can get lost wondering what to watch on Paramount+. For those looking for a series high in drama and mystery then “Yellowjackets,” is a thriller waiting for you to binge.
The series intricately weaves the story of a high school girls’ soccer team who survived a plane crash in the remote wilderness. Spanning two timelines, it explores their desperate fight for survival in the 1990s and the haunting repercussions that follow them into adulthood. The show delves into the dark and complex psychological impacts of their trauma, revealing a multi-layered narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Plot
In “Yellowjackets,” the plot revolves around a high school girls’ soccer team surviving a plane crash in the remote wilderness. Stranded and cut off from the world, they are thrust into a harrowing fight for survival. This gripping narrative, set in both the 1990s and the present day, delves into the psychological impacts of their trauma and the dark secrets they carry into adulthood. The story raises compelling questions: What would you do if your plane crashed and you were stranded? How would you navigate the challenges of survival, leadership, and maintaining your humanity in the face of adversity?
Cast
Melanie Lynskey portrays Shauna, who grapples with a dark past and present-day suburban life. Tawny Cypress plays Taissa, a woman with political ambitions hiding a troubling secret. Christina Ricci is Misty, a peculiar nurse with a devious side. Juliette Lewis portrays Natalie, a woman battling addiction and demons from her past. In their teenage years, these characters are played by Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Samantha Hanratty, and Sophie Thatcher, respectively.
Reviews
It’s not often that you have critics scoring a series higher than the audience but this is one of those times. “Yellowjackets” has received critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes with Tomatometer score of 97% making it one of Paramount+’s highest-rated series. Audiences however have not shared the same opinion of critics with an Audience Score of only 56% — so who is right? Taking a look on IMDb “Yellowjackets” has a score 7.8/10 from over 82,000 reviews. So perhaps IMDb and the critics on Rotten Tomatoes are the ones to trust.
Trailer
Shows Details
- Year: 2021-2023
- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 20
- Run Time: Approx 18h