BrainDead (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, BrainDead is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
Who’s in it. BrainDead stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Laurel Healy, Danny Pino as Luke Healy, Aaron Tveit as Gareth Ritter and Tony Shalhoub as Senator Red Wheatus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, BrainDead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BrainDead page.
If you liked it. Fans of BrainDead tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BrainDead (2016)?
- In US, BrainDead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is BrainDead worth watching?
- BrainDead holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in BrainDead?
- BrainDead stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub and Nikki M. James.
- When was BrainDead released?
- BrainDead was released in 2016.