The Among Us animated series just dropped on Paramount+, and early reviews indicate it’s surprisingly enjoyable. This ten-episode season is based on the popular social deduction game where players try to figure out which crewmates are impostors. The game took the internet by storm in 2020.
A Surprise Drop Nobody Saw Coming
Paramount+ quietly released all ten episodes of the Among Us cartoon with little warning, catching fans off guard. The show is inspired by Innersloth’s indie game, where players on a spaceship try to identify which crewmates are secretly alien impostors bent on sabotaging the mission. Imagine Clue, but set in space with a lot more finger-pointing.
The release comes after years of anticipation since the show was first announced. Dropping all episodes at once means you can binge the entire first season in one go, Netflix-style, instead of waiting each week.
What Critics Are Actually Saying
Mashable’s review described the show as “ridiculously fun,” and it’s better than most game-to-screen adaptations have any right to be. That’s impressive, considering video game adaptations often miss the charm of the original. However, the Among Us show seems to capture the paranoia and social chaos that made the game so addictive.
The animated format works perfectly here. Among Us is already cartoonish by nature—its characters are bean-shaped astronauts with no arms. Translating that visual style to animation feels like an obvious choice, unlike trying to make a photorealistic movie out of something like Tetris.
Where to Watch and What It Costs
You can stream all ten episodes now on Paramount+. The service charges $7.99 per month for the ad-supported tier or $13.99 monthly for the ad-free version. If you’re not a subscriber yet, Paramount+ sometimes offers free trials, so it might be worth checking out before committing.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Total Episodes | 10 |
| Where to Watch | Paramount+ |
| Streaming Model | Full season drop (all episodes at once) |
| Based On | Among Us by Innersloth (2018) |
| Paramount+ Starting Price | $7.99/month |
Community Reactions
“I went in expecting it to be cringe and couldn’t stop watching. The humor actually lands and it feels like the devs had real input.”
— u/SpaceBeanFan99, Reddit
“The fact that they dropped all 10 episodes at once with zero hype is wild. Paramount just said ‘here you go’ and logged off.”
— YouTube comment on the Paramount+ trailer, user CrewmateForever
What This Means
This series offers a low-stakes way to spend a few hours if you enjoyed Among Us during its peak. You don’t need to be a hardcore gamer or even remember how the game works—the show stands on its own. Parents looking for something to watch with kids into gaming will find this to be a safer, more charming option than many others available.
On a larger scale, this release is important for how the gaming industry views adaptations. Recent years have shown that game-based shows can succeed, with The Last of Us on HBO being a prime example. While Among Us has a lighter, funnier tone aimed at a younger audience, if this show does well on Paramount+, it could pave the way for more indie games to get animated adaptations. Innersloth created Among Us with a small team, and seeing that scrappy project become a streaming series is a significant moment for independent game developers.
What To Watch
- Season 2 news: No renewal has been announced yet. Streaming services usually wait 4-8 weeks post-release to assess viewership numbers before greenlighting a new season.
- Viewership data: Paramount+ doesn’t publicly share detailed viewer counts, but social media buzz and third-party tracking services like FlixPatrol may provide insights within the first two to three weeks.
- Innersloth’s next move: The game’s developers have been busy working on updates for Among Us itself. A successful show could bring a wave of new players back to the game, likely leading to fresh content updates.
Sources: Engadget: You can watch the Among Us animated series right now | Mashable: Among Us TV show review | Mashable: Among Us TV show gets a surprise drop on Paramount+
Maya Torres
Maya Torres is the Consumer Tech Editor at Explosion.com with 7 years covering product launches for major technology publications. She has reviewed over 300 devices across smartphones, laptops, wearables, and smart home products. Maya specializes in translating spec sheets into real-world buying advice and attends CES, MWC, and Apple keynotes as press. Her reviews focus on helping readers decide what to buy, not just what specs look good on paper.
