Among Us TV show review: Someone needed to call an emergency meeting to prevent this adaptation
The Among Us animated television series has arrived on Paramount Plus in 2026, offering an adaptation of the popular multiplayer social deduction game. Produced by CBS Studios and Paramount, the show comprises 13-minute episodes with an initial batch of five episodes available.
The adaptation faced considerable odds. The Among Us game peaked in cultural prominence several years ago, and its core appeal depends heavily on player-driven improvisation and interaction. The game’s characters are reduced to their simplest form—colored spacesuits with minimal visual differentiation. These factors, combined with current streaming industry economics and the game’s past-peak cultural moment, suggested an unlikely path to successful adaptation.
Critical reception appears divided among early reviewers. One assessment expresses skepticism about the show’s existence and purpose, with the reviewer finding it confusing despite viewing over two hours of content. In contrast, another critic calls it “a contender for one of the best animated shows of the year,” praising its sharp writing and strong accessibility for both longtime players and those unfamiliar with the source material. That positive review notes the show maintains fidelity to the game while successfully translating its improvisational nature to a traditional animated format.
The series represents a notable entry in the broader trend of video game IP adaptation to television. Its ultimate success will depend on whether audiences engage with this property years after its initial cultural peak, and whether the creative approach effectively captures the social dynamics and humor that made the game popular.