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The Ark is a sci-fi series following a space mission crew struggling to survive after a catastrophic event destroys their spacecraft.
The Ark is a 2023 sci-fi series currently airing on Syfy. It holds a 6.5 TMDB score and a 5.8 IMDb rating.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 14, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 6.5/10 (189 votes)
- IMDb: 5.8/10 (9,967 votes)
- Seasons: 3 seasons, 36 episodes
- Rank among 2023 releases: about #61 of 67
The Ark Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How The Ark Stacks Up
- Among the 67 English-language series that first aired in 2023 with at least 200 TMDB votes, The Ark ranks about #61 by audience score, roughly the top 91 percent.
- Within sci-fi & fantasy alone, it ranks about #23 of 24 in the same group.
With a TMDB score of 6.5, the show ranks in the bottom ten percent of English-language series from 2023. It sits near the bottom of the sci-fi and fantasy category for that year. However, ratings have increased over time, with season three averaging 7.9 compared to season one's 6.2 average.
Critics vs Audiences
- TMDB audiences give it 6.5/10 across 189 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 4 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 3.7/10 on average (0 positive, 1 mixed, 2 negative among 3 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Some reviewers noted the story lines are pretty engaging.
- Several TMDB reviewers mentioned the chemistry between the characters is good.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers stated the CGI is atrocious.
- Some reviewers felt the characters and the script did not make sense.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03 | 4/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2025-03 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2025-07 | — | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2025-08 | 1/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is The Ark About? (Spoiler-Free)
Set 100 years in the future, the mission to colonize space faces disaster when the Ark One spacecraft suffers a catastrophic event. With leadership lost and life-sustaining resources depleted, the remaining crew must cooperate to survive the journey to their target planet.
The Ark at a Glance
Cast and Characters
- Christie Burke as Lt. Sharon Garnet
- Richard Fleeshman as Lt. James Brice
- Stacey Read as Alicia Nevins
- Ryan Adams as Angus Medford
- Pavle Jerinić as Lt. Felix Strickland
- Shalini Peiris as Dr. Sanjivni Kabir
- Tiana Upcheva as Eva Markovic
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Creator Dean Devlin leads this returning series. Christie Burke’s recent projects average 7.7 on TMDB, while Richard Fleeshman’s projects average 7.0.
Other recent work from the lead cast of The Ark (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Burke avg 7.7/10 | Billy the Kid (2022) | TV | Barbara Jones | 7.7/10 |
| The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) | TV | Bride | 7.5/10 | |
| The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) | TV | Older Flora | 7.5/10 | |
| Maid (2021) | TV | Tania | 8.0/10 | |
| Richard Fleeshman avg 7.0/10 | The Sandman (2022) | TV | Ken | 7.8/10 |
| R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022) | Movie | Angus | 6.2/10 |
Season by Season
| Season | First aired | Episodes | Avg episode rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 1, 2023 | 12 | 6.2/10 |
| 2 | Jul 17, 2024 | 12 | 7.0/10 |
| 3 | Jul 29, 2026 | 12 | 7.9/10 |
The best-rated season in this sample is season 3 (7.9/10), whose top episode is "Deja Vu" (8.4/10).
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Kanopy, YouTube TV |
|---|---|
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 14, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
The series consists of 36 episodes spanning three seasons. It is rated TV-14 and maintains a status as a returning series.
It may suit you if:
- Viewers interested in mystery and space travel narratives.
- Fans of long-form sci-fi series with 52-minute runtimes.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers who prefer high-budget CGI and realistic science depictions.
- Those who dislike space colonization themes.
Shows Like The Ark
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) | 7.9/10 | Follow Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. |
| The Mandalorian (2019) | 8.4/10 | After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. |
| Star Wars: Visions (2021) | 7.1/10 | This anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrates the mythos of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses. |
| Among Us (2026) | 9.0/10 | Eccentric, monochromatic crewmates of a ship transporting junk across the galaxy must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of The Ark?
On November 14, 2026 the IMDb rating was 5.8/10 from 9,967 votes. It changes as people vote.
Is The Ark one of the best-rated 2023 series?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #61 of 67 English-language titles with at least 200 votes, as of November 14, 2026.
How many seasons does The Ark have?
The Ark has 3 season(s) and 36 episode(s) listed on TMDB. Status: Returning Series.
Who stars in The Ark?
Christie Burke, Richard Fleeshman, Stacey Read, Ryan Adams, Pavle Jerinić.
Data checked on November 14, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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