Yellowjackets (2021)
A gripping dual-timeline thriller about teenage soccer players stranded in the wilderness — and the haunted women they become decades later.
Yellowjackets - Series Information
- Original Title: Yellowjackets
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 29
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 14, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), November 14, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), November 14, 2021 (Germany - 18), November 14, 2021 (France - 18), November 14, 2021 (Mexico - C), November 14, 2021 (Spain - 18), November 14, 2021 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
- Production Companies: Entertainment One, Beer Christmas, Lock Jaw, Showtime Networks, Entertainment One Television, Paramount Players
- Production Countries: Canada, United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 옐로우재킷 (KR), Lapsenes (LV), צהובות (IL), 黄蜂 (CN)
Yellowjackets - Plot
This equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama tells the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they've attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later.
Yellowjackets - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the dual-timeline horror unfold:
We hear the wilderness and it hears us.
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Yellowjackets - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ashley Lyle
- Bart Nickerson
Main Cast
- Christina Ricci
- Melanie Lynskey
- Tawny Cypress
- Sophie Nélisse
- Jasmin Savoy Brown
- Sophie Thatcher
- Sammi Hanratty
- Warren Kole
- Courtney Eaton
- Kevin Alves
Writers
- Katherine Kearns
- Sarah L. Thompson
- Ashley Lyle
- Bart Nickerson
- Ameni Rozsa
Executive Producers
- Ashley Lyle
- Jonathan Lisco
- Bart Nickerson
- Karyn Kusama
- Drew Comins
Yellowjackets - FAQs
Where can you stream Yellowjackets online?
Yellowjackets is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount+ (including via Apple TV Channel, Amazon Channel, and Roku Premium Channel), fuboTV, and Spectrum On Demand. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Some tiers include ad-supported viewing.
Will there be a Season 4 of Yellowjackets?
Yes, Yellowjackets has been renewed for a fourth season. The series currently holds a 'Returning Series' status and remains in active production, confirming that the story of both the teenage survivors and their adult counterparts will continue beyond Season 3.
Is Yellowjackets based on a true story?
Yellowjackets is not based on a specific true story, but it draws loose inspiration from the 1972 Andes plane crash — the real-life survival ordeal that inspired the film Alive. Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson crafted an original narrative blending survival horror, psychological drama, and dark coming-of-age themes.
Who are the main actors in Yellowjackets?
The ensemble cast includes Christina Ricci as adult Misty, Melanie Lynskey as adult Shauna, Tawny Cypress as adult Taissa, Sophie Nélisse as teen Shauna, Jasmin Savoy Brown as teen Taissa, Sophie Thatcher as teen Natalie, Sammi Hanratty as teen Misty, Courtney Eaton as teen Lottie, Warren Kole, and Kevin Alves.
What is Yellowjackets about?
Yellowjackets follows a high school girls' soccer team who survive a plane crash in the remote wilderness and gradually descend from a cohesive team into savage, ritualistic clans. The series interweaves their harrowing teenage ordeal in the 1990s with the fractured adult lives they've tried to rebuild nearly 25 years later.
How many seasons does Yellowjackets have?
Yellowjackets currently has four seasons. Season 1 contains 10 episodes, Season 2 has 9 episodes, Season 3 has 10 episodes, and Season 4 is forthcoming. The series also includes 3 special episodes. In total, 29 episodes have been produced across the run so far.
Did Yellowjackets win any awards?
Yellowjackets has earned significant critical recognition, receiving Golden Globe nominations and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci both received particular praise and individual award nominations for their performances. The series has been widely cited as one of the standout dramas of the 2020s.
What is the content rating for Yellowjackets?
Yellowjackets is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only and may be unsuitable for viewers under 17. The series contains graphic violence, disturbing psychological content, strong language, and themes including cannibalism, trauma, and ritualistic behavior.
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