Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Series / UtopiaUS

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. The was released on Creator/PrimeVideo in September 2020 and ran for one season. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.

to:

''Utopia'' is a [[BlackComedy darkly comic comic]] ConspiracyThriller series created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an Creator/GillianFlynn. An American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. The name]], it was released on Creator/PrimeVideo in September 2020 and ran for one season. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* StereotypicalNerd: The comic book convention in the first episode is filled with stereotypical comics weirdos. Ian and Wilson Wilson are also given much more stereotypically "nerdy" traits.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JessicaRothe as Samantha, Creator/JohnCusack as Dr. Kevin Christie, Creator/CoryMichaelSmith as his son Thomas, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.

to:

The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JessicaRothe as Samantha, Creator/JohnCusack as Dr. Kevin Christie, Creator/CoryMichaelSmith as his son Thomas, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn Creator/SonjaSohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
nerd is now a redirect to Indexed And Nerdy and is no longer a trope


* {{Nerd}}: The comic book convention in the first episode is filled with stereotypical comics weirdos. Ian and Wilson Wilson are also given much more stereotypically "nerdy" traits.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* NoGoodDeed: [[spoiler:Alice's mom]] gets murdered by Harvest all for the sake of helping what they believed to be an abused foster child.

to:

* NoGoodDeed: NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: [[spoiler:Alice's mom]] gets murdered by Harvest all for the sake of helping what they believed to be an abused foster child.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* {{Nerd}}: The comic book convention in the first episode is filled with stereotypical comics weirdos. Ian and Wilson Wilson are also given much more stereotypically "nerdy" traits.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
trope has been disambig'd


* HollywoodNerd: The comic book convention in the first episode is filled with stereotypical comics weirdos. Ian and Wilson Wilson are also given much more stereotypically "nerdy" traits.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* SterilityPlague: [[spoiler:It turns out that the latest virus Christie Corps made isn't to kill people, but sterilize them so overpopulation can be halted.]]

to:

* SterilityPlague: [[spoiler:It turns out that the latest virus Christie Corps Corp made isn't to kill people, but sterilize them so overpopulation can be halted.]]



* SyntheticPlague: Christie Corps, a pharmaceutical company, has created viruses numerous times which caused several outbreaks, with the plot centering on preventing their latest and worst.

to:

* SyntheticPlague: Christie Corps, Corp, a pharmaceutical company, has created viruses numerous times which caused several outbreaks, with the plot centering on preventing their latest and worst.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* HoneyTrap: [[spoiler:Colleen Stearns]]. Although in this case it was less about anything sexual and more about using general affection and companionship.

to:

* HoneyTrap: [[spoiler:Colleen Stearns]]. Although in this case it was less about anything sexual and more about using general affection and companionship.companionship, she got [[spoiler:]] Mike to marry her so she could secretly control him.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AlwaysIdenticalTwins: Numerous twins appear in the film, working for Christie. It's indicated Christie finds them useful as control groups, given they're genetically identical.

to:

* AlwaysIdenticalTwins: Numerous twins appear in the film, series working for Christie.Christie, all identical. It's indicated Christie finds them useful as control groups, given they're genetically identical.

Added: 159

Removed: 159

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Alphabetizing.


* SterilityPlague: [[spoiler:It turns out that the latest virus Christie Corps made isn't to kill people, but sterilize them so overpopulation can be halted.]]



* SterilityPlague: [[spoiler:It turns out that the latest virus Christie Corps made isn't to kill people, but sterilize them so overpopulation can be halted.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ActionGirl: Jessica is very skilled in unharmed combat and using a gun.


Added DiffLines:

* AlwaysIdenticalTwins: Numerous twins appear in the film, working for Christie. It's indicated Christie finds them useful as control groups, given they're genetically identical.
* AmbiguouslyAbsentParent: Jessica's mother is not mentioned at all. Since [[spoiler:Christie]] later says she was "made", it's possible Jessica never knew her at all, or she's the result of IVF etc.


Added DiffLines:

* BrokenBird: Jessica is a mostly emotionless, ruthless young woman as a result of having to run and kill for survival throughout most of her life, becoming a very skilled fighter to do this. Deep down however she's a deeply wounded, lonely person, and in a touching scene gently leans her head on Becky's shoulder, bonding with her (possibly the first time ever).


Added DiffLines:

* DarkActionGirl: [[spoiler:Colleen, Mike's wife]], turns out to be a sleeper agent for the Harvest, and she beats Jessica in their fight before being shot by someone else.


Added DiffLines:

* FamilyExtermination: Two whole families are massacred by Harvest agents, Wilson's and even one of their own employee's who objected against planning ''another'' massacre.


Added DiffLines:

* InterruptedIntimacy: Wilson walks in on Becky and Ian having sex, retreating immediately with embarrassment.


Added DiffLines:

* ParentalAbandonment: Jessica lost her father as a child [[spoiler:(though it turns out he's still alive)]], with no mention of her mother being made.


Added DiffLines:

* SpeedSex: When Becky and Ian have sex, he comes almost immediately. She doesn't mind, saying everything else is getting in the way of coming.


Added DiffLines:

* SterilityPlague: [[spoiler:It turns out that the latest virus Christie Corps made isn't to kill people, but sterilize them so overpopulation can be halted.]]
* SyntheticPlague: Christie Corps, a pharmaceutical company, has created viruses numerous times which caused several outbreaks, with the plot centering on preventing their latest and worst.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AuthorAppeal: Lily is a young blonde woman who is almost LadyMacbeth like figure who exploits a WoundedGazelleGambit and strongly, although falsely, implies that her father molested her just to gain some attention and to enjoy her new orphaned life. In this way, she's very reminiscent of [[FemmeFatale Amy]] in ''Literature/GoneGirl'' and [[FilleFatale Dondra]] in ''Literature/DarkPlaces'', both by Creator/GillianFlynn.

to:

* AuthorAppeal: Lily is a young blonde woman who is almost a LadyMacbeth like figure who exploits a WoundedGazelleGambit and strongly, although falsely, implies that her father molested her just to gain some attention and to enjoy her new orphaned life. In this way, she's very reminiscent of [[FemmeFatale Amy]] in ''Literature/GoneGirl'' and [[FilleFatale Dondra]] in ''Literature/DarkPlaces'', both by Creator/GillianFlynn.

Changed: 178

Removed: 34

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and released in September 2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air The was released on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and released in September 2020.2020 and ran for one season. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.



It was canceled after one season.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

It was canceled after one season.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release in September 2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release released in September 2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, received credit as an executive producer.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Based on his comments, his involvement was just having a few conversations with Flynn about the show


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release in September 2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, served as an executive producer.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release in September 2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, served received credit as an executive producer.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release in September 2020.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and release in September 2020.
2020. Dennis Kelly, creator of the original British series, served as an executive producer.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JessicaRothe as Samantha, Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.

to:

The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JessicaRothe as Samantha, Creator/JohnCusack as Dr. Kevin Christie, Creator/CoryMichaelSmith as his son Thomas, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in September 2020.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season release in September 2020.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn. It is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in September 2020.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller ConspiracyThriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn. It Creator/GillianFlynn, and is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in September 2020.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn. It is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as showrunner, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in September 2020.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller created by Creator/GillianFlynn. It is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as showrunner, co-showrunner alongside Flynn, the show would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in September 2020.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller created by Gillian Flynn. It is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. The show aired for a single season in 2020 on Creator/PrimeVideo.

to:

''Utopia'' is a darkly comic conspiracy thriller created by Gillian Flynn.Creator/GillianFlynn. It is an American remake of the [[Series/{{Utopia}} original British series of the same name]]. The Originally set to air on Creator/{{HBO}} with Creator/DavidFincher as showrunner, the show aired would later be picked up by Creator/PrimeVideo and air for a single season in 2020 on Creator/PrimeVideo.
September 2020.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.

to:

The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JessicaRothe as Samantha, Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=] and Desmin Borges as the main trio of Ian, Becky and Wilson; Javon "Wanna" Walton as Grant, Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.

to:

The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=] and Desmin Borges as the main trio of Ian, Becky and Wilson; [=LaThrop=], Javon "Wanna" Walton and Desmin Borges as Grant, the main quartet of Ian, Becky, Grant and Wilson; Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.

Added: 333

Changed: 13

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The plot concerns a group of conspiracy theorists who believe that underground comic books called ''Dystopia'' and ''Utopia'' contain coded messages about a global conspiracy to wipe out humanity with a supervirus. They turn out to be more correct than they expected and must go on the run from enigmatic assassins with the help of a character depicted in the comic books.

to:

The plot concerns a group of conspiracy theorists who believe that underground comic books called ''Dystopia'' and ''Utopia'' contain coded messages about a global conspiracy to wipe out humanity with a supervirus. They turn out to be more correct than they expected and must go on the run from enigmatic assassins with the help of a character fugitive depicted in the comic books.
books.

The cast includes Dan Byrd, Ashleigh [=LaThrop=] and Desmin Borges as the main trio of Ian, Becky and Wilson; Javon "Wanna" Walton as Grant, Creator/JohnCusack as Kevin Christie, Creator/SashaLane as Jessica Hyde, Creator/ChristopherDenham as Arby, Creator/RainnWilson as Michael Stearns and Sonja Sohn as DHS agent Katherine Milner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* {{Cliffhanger}}'': Season 1 ends with [[spoiler:Christie free, Wilson converted to his side, Becky in their captivity, Grant arrested, and Jessica held prisoner. Only Ian, Alice, and Dr. Stearns (who has stolen the Virus 'Master Egg') are still on the run]].

to:

* {{Cliffhanger}}'': {{Cliffhanger}}: Season 1 ends with [[spoiler:Christie free, Wilson converted to his side, Becky in their captivity, Grant arrested, and Jessica held prisoner. Only Ian, Alice, and Dr. Stearns (who has stolen the Virus 'Master Egg') are still on the run]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** . "What have you done today to earn your place in this crowded world?"

to:

** . ** "What have you done today to earn your place in this crowded world?"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ResignationsNotAccepted: Members of the Harvest who express doubt in the group's mission are assassinated if they don't end up committing suicide first.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** In both versions, Arby is utterly unphased by violence and maintains a childlike deference to his superiors. In the original series, Arby has an AmbiguousDisorder, NoSocialSkills, and a perpetually blank stare. He waddles when he walks, rarely speaks and behaves like an automaton. In the American version, however, he's much more socialized. He speaks softly and precisely, shows emotion and is practically involved in Harvest planning.
** Becky has gone from being a highly abrasive, argumentative person to a soft, gentle babysitter type.

to:

** In both versions, Arby is utterly unphased by violence and maintains a childlike deference to his superiors. In the original series, Arby has an AmbiguousDisorder, NoSocialSkills, and a perpetually blank stare. He waddles when he walks, rarely speaks and behaves like an automaton. In the American version, however, he's much more socialized. He speaks softly and precisely, shows emotion and is practically substantially involved in Harvest planning.
** Becky has gone from being a highly abrasive, argumentative person to a soft, gentle gentle, babysitter type.

Top