How many seasons of 1899 are there?

1 season and 8 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.

Where can I watch 1899 in Canada?

In Canada, 1899 is included with Netflix (all plans).

Where can I watch 1899 in the UK?

In the UK, 1899 is included with Netflix (all plans).

Who composed the music for 1899?

The music for 1899 is by Ben Frost. The soundtrack album, 1899 (Original Music from the Netflix Series), has 15 tracks.

What songs are on the 1899 soundtrack?

1899 (Original Music from the Netflix Series) has 15 tracks, including “Wake Up”, “Ellas Están Escuchando”, “Les Secrets de L'Univers”, “Kapitän” and “Reality, Or A Construct Of One”, and more. It is on Apple Music.

1899 (2022)

TV series · Mystery, Drama

Mind-Bending1 season · 8 epsCanceledTV-MACommon Sense 15+In German, Cantonese, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, French, Polish and Norwegian2022

IMDb7.3· 121,809 votesRT77%RT audience73%Metascore68Trakt73%TMDB7.5

Stream it, ifif you enjoy solving intricate, slow-burning puzzles despite the lack of a second-season resolution.

A dense, multilingual puzzle box that uses its maritime setting to trap the viewer in a web of shifting realities. It is a punishingly complex one-season mystery that demands meticulous attention and a high tolerance for ambiguity.

What it is about

When mysterious events change the course of an immigrant ship headed for New York in 1899, a mind-bending riddle unfolds for its bewildered passengers.

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What 1899 is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this series is a claustrophobic and intellectually demanding experience. The pace is deliberate, mirroring the slow progress of the steamship across a foggy Atlantic. The tone is persistently sombre and eerie, layered with a sense of dread that thickens as the physical surroundings begin to defy logic. It operates with a high level of intensity, driven by a multilingual cast that highlights the isolation and miscommunication between the passengers.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is a treat for viewers who love 'puzzle-box' storytelling and do not mind re-watching scenes to catch hidden clues. It will frustrate those who prefer clear answers or a faster narrative rhythm. You should skip it if you require a definitive conclusion to every plot thread, as the series was cancelled after one season, leaving several major questions unanswered. The heavy use of symbolism and technological anachronisms requires constant focus.

The right evening for it

It suits a dark, quiet evening where you can give the screen your full attention. It is best enjoyed by those who like to theorise and dissect what they have seen long after the credits roll.

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Teaser · Teaser

How 1899 leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

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Severance (2022)
the same sense of sterile mystery and reality-bending corporate intrigue
Coherence (2013)
the escalating paranoia of a group trapped in an impossible situation

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Behind the Scenes · Behind the Scenes

1899 soundtrack

Music by Ben Frost

1899 (Original Music from the Netflix Series)

Ben Frost · 2022 · 15 tracks

Listen on Apple Music

1Wake Up
2Ellas Están Escuchando
3Les Secrets de L'Univers
4Kapitän
5Reality, Or A Construct Of One
6Mainframe
7Djævlen Kalder På Dem
8At Hjælpe Hendes Sjæl På Vej
9Wirus Się Rozprzestrzenia
10This Can't Be Real

Album and songs from Apple Music.

Questions people ask

Is 1899 a mind-bending series?: Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Mind-Bending. A dense, multilingual puzzle box that uses its maritime setting to trap the viewer in a web of shifting realities. It is a punishingly complex one-season mystery that demands meticulous attention and a high tolerance for ambiguity.
How many seasons of 1899 are there?: 1 season and 8 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
Where can I watch 1899 in Canada?: In Canada, 1899 is included with Netflix (all plans).
Where can I watch 1899 in the UK?: In the UK, 1899 is included with Netflix (all plans).
Who composed the music for 1899?: The music for 1899 is by Ben Frost. The soundtrack album, 1899 (Original Music from the Netflix Series), has 15 tracks.
What songs are on the 1899 soundtrack?: 1899 (Original Music from the Netflix Series) has 15 tracks, including “Wake Up”, “Ellas Están Escuchando”, “Les Secrets de L'Univers”, “Kapitän” and “Reality, Or A Construct Of One”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
Is 1899 worth watching?: It depends: if you enjoy solving intricate, slow-burning puzzles despite the lack of a second-season resolution. IMDb users rate it 7.3 out of 10 from 121,809 votes and TMDB users 7.5.