Scorpion (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Series · ★ 8.2

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Released in 2014, Scorpion is a drama, crime and action & adventure series. “This team is pure genius.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Based on a true story, Scorpion is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; Happy Quinn, a mechanical prodigy; and Sylvester Dodd, a statistics guru.

Who’s in it. Scorpion stars Elyes Gabel as Walter O'Brien, Jadyn Wong as Happy Quinn, Katharine McPhee as Paige Dineen and Eddie Kaye Thomas as Toby Curtis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Scorpion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorpion page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scorpion tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Scorpion (2014)?
In US, Scorpion is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Scorpion worth watching?
Scorpion holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Scorpion?
Scorpion stars Elyes Gabel, Jadyn Wong, Katharine McPhee, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Ari Stidham.
When was Scorpion released?
Scorpion was released in 2014.