Daybreak (2019)
A wildly irreverent post-apocalyptic comedy where teenage misfits rule the ruins of Los Angeles and one lovesick slacker refuses to give up on finding his girl.
Daybreak - Series Information
- Original Title: Daybreak
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Aron Eli Coleite, Brad Peyton
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 24, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), October 24, 2019 (Canada - 18+), October 24, 2019 (United Kingdom - 15), October 24, 2019 (Germany - 16), October 24, 2019 (France - 16), October 24, 2019 (India - A), October 24, 2019 (New Zealand - 18), October 24, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), October 24, 2019 (Brazil - 16), October 24, 2019 (Mexico - C), October 24, 2019 (Spain - 18), October 24, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: デイブレイク 世界が終わったその先で (JP)
- Production Companies: ASAP Entertainment, Lightbulb Farm
- Production Countries: United States of America
Daybreak - Plot
Living his best life in post-apocalyptic LA, a slacker strives to find the girl of his dreams while outwitting mindless ghouls and cliquish gangs.
Daybreak - Trailer
See the chaos unfold in the official trailer for Daybreak:
Welcome to the apocalypse, bitches.
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Daybreak - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Aron Eli Coleite
- Brad Peyton
Main Cast
- Colin Ford
- Alyvia Alyn Lind
- Austin Crute
- Krysta Rodriguez
- Gregory Kasyan
- Sophie Simnett
- Matthew Broderick
- Cody Kearsley
- Jon LeVert
- Jeanté Godlock
Writers
- Brad Peyton
- Aron Eli Coleite
Executive Producers
- Jeffrey Fierson
- Brad Peyton
- Aron Eli Coleite
Daybreak - FAQs
Is Daybreak based on a comic book?
Daybreak is loosely inspired by Brian Ralph's graphic novel of the same name, published by Drawn & Quarterly. The Netflix series expands significantly on the source material, adding a large ensemble cast, a high school setting, and a much more comedic, self-aware tone than the original wordless comic.
Why was Daybreak cancelled after one season?
Netflix cancelled Daybreak in November 2019, just weeks after its debut. While the streamer never gave an official reason, the decision was widely attributed to underwhelming viewership numbers. The cancellation disappointed fans who had embraced its irreverent humor and genre-blending style, leaving several storylines unresolved.
What is Daybreak about?
Set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, Daybreak follows Josh Wheeler, a teenage outsider who survives a nuclear catastrophe that turns most adults into zombie-like ghouls. Navigating warring high school factions and a chaotic new world order, Josh sets out on a mission to find his missing girlfriend, Sam.
Where can you stream Daybreak?
Daybreak is available to stream on Netflix, including on Netflix Standard with Ads. Since it's a Netflix original, you won't find it on other major platforms, making a Netflix subscription your go-to option for watching all ten episodes of the series.
Who plays the main characters in Daybreak?
Colin Ford leads the cast as Josh Wheeler, joined by Alyvia Alyn Lind as the fierce young Angelica, Austin Crute as the pacifist warrior Wesley, and Sophie Simnett as the elusive Sam. Matthew Broderick delivers a scene-stealing turn as the villainous former principal Michael Burr.
What makes Daybreak unique among post-apocalyptic shows?
Daybreak sets itself apart by leaning hard into irreverent comedy and meta-humor, with characters frequently breaking the fourth wall to address the audience directly. It blends zombie horror, high school satire, and pop-culture references into a gleefully chaotic package that feels closer to Ferris Bueller than The Walking Dead.
How was Daybreak received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. Reviewers praised the show's energetic style, sharp humor, and Colin Ford's charismatic lead performance, while some felt the constant meta-comedy overstayed its welcome. Its irreverent approach earned it a cult following, even if it never quite broke through to mainstream acclaim before its cancellation.
What are similar shows to watch after Daybreak?
If Daybreak left you wanting more, try The 100 for gritty post-apocalyptic teen drama, or Wednesday for darkly comic genre fun. The Boys and Gen V offer similarly anarchic, adult-skewing genre satire, while Locke & Key and Y: The Last Man scratch the comic-book adaptation itch with compelling ensemble casts.
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