# Utopia (2013–2014) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/utopia-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Dennis Kelly |
| Platform | Channel 4 |
| Genres | Mystery, Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure |
| Seasons | 2 (12 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Utopia (2013–2014) is a Mystery, Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure series created by Dennis Kelly, streaming on Channel 4. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (93%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered.

## Synopsis

The  Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery.  When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original  manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.

## Cast

Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Alexandra Roach, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Oliver Woollford, Alistair Petrie

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Utopia worth watching?**
Yes — Utopia earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 93%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 80%. A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered.

**Why is Utopia so highly rated?**
Utopia scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 93%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 80%. A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered. See the full breakdown on the Utopia series page.

**Is Utopia on Netflix?**
No — Utopia is not on Netflix. It streams on Channel 4, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Utopia come out?**
Utopia first aired in 2013 and ran through 2014 (2013–2014). Created by Dennis Kelly; it streams on Channel 4 today.

**How many seasons of Utopia are there?**
Utopia has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2013–2014). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Utopia?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Utopia’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Utopia?**
Utopia streams on Channel 4 in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Utopia?**
Utopia stars Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Alexandra Roach, and others. Created by Dennis Kelly.

**How many episodes are in Utopia?**
Utopia has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2013–2014).

**What is Utopia about?**
The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.

**Who created Utopia?**
Utopia was created by Dennis Kelly. It is a mystery, drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Utopia?**
Browse more mystery series on Celluloid’s Channel 4 hub, or open More Like This.

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