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“Archive 81 is expertly well done, with an amazing storyline, characters , and actors. It really showcases how immersive podcasting as a medium can be especially through their unique use of beautiful original music and sounds. I absolutely love this podcast and it’s my favorite work of fiction out...”Read full review »
maybeitslaura via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
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“It’s a popular show, but I tried to make it though season 1, but I had to check out around episode 7. The voice acting is pretty amateurish, particularly from a direction standpoint. The frame story is boring and the worst part of any episode. The pacing is slow. The whole thing is just clichéd,...”Read full review »
jonathankoren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
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“Because it will knock your sonic socks off”
Rasputin108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“One of the best pieces of audio fiction I ever listened to! I regularly come back to this and really hope it gets another season some time in the future <3”
paularize via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/05/24
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“This is fine. Dialogue feels rushed, forced, and rather cringey. The writing and voice acting are pretty unclear on what is happening at various points and the sense of time is non-existent. People seem to love this show and while I think season 3 is pretty solid, it’s a slog and a half to get...”Read full review »
Heathcliffe_Hawthorne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Really interesting story. Season 2 is a big change genre-wise but I like it still! I usually HATE HATE HATE body horror but it wasn’t too bad. So if you’re like me, just stick it out, there’s nothing too horrible. Thanks!”
Sexy beast123333335555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It’s a great fiction podcast with interesting characters and great storyline.”
Inmypjs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Started out ok but the more episodes I listened to, the less I liked it. Some of the voice actors sound like they’re reading off a piece of paper. Ratty was just kind of weird… the squeaking was a bit juvenile sounding and the story and writing seemed to go downhill the further along I got....”Read full review »
Jamie Cheval via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“This is my favorite thing to listen to”
urgamesucs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“Decent beginning but got way to deep into empire building and not enough story line.
The bane of a lot of series. The fan base loves it but everyone else finds it slow and lacking of actual story.
Too bad for what could have been good.”
Dos1981 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“I really like listening to podcasts. And despite their MANY flaws I really enjoyed the Terry Miles ones like The Black Tapes, Rabbits and even Tanis. Despite the arguable over-acting and repetitiveness, at least the sound design, character development and production were really great. When...”Read full review »
Atalantafugiens via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/24
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“I love this podcast I have listened to it over and over when I can’t think of anything else I come right back to this one I found this podcast during a strange point in my life and its brought me comfort strange as it may seem my favorite season is hard to pick I love when they explored the city...”Read full review »
Micliemma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“Weak pull-out strategy”
the_wet_robe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
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“I love the creativity, but I do wish there was a little more planning on where the show was headed. Love the spirit of the creative team, but it’s obvious this was simply an exercise in creativity with no real respect for the ride of the audience. A shame, because there are some really good seeds...”Read full review »
GiaGeorge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“This show is a pretty unique concept. I loved the tv show and watched it before finding this. I prefer it though because Melanie’s actress on here is just terrible. She’s doing a horrid job I’m sorry”
Minyaxx25894 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“After listening to many many many many many audio drama podcasts, I just can’t with this one. The acting is soooooooooooo bad. The characters are not compelling… and the audio? Juvenile. If you’re used to higher end sound editing this one is not for you. I struggled to get through Season 1… but I...”Read full review »
HH1984! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/23
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“so for season 1 and the first half of season 2, i really wasn’t sold on what was going on (a bit confused mostly), but it really picks up. It’s worth it to keep listening even when every episode leaves you thinking ??? The characters in season 3 are phenomenal, and the lore just keep building....”Read full review »
leave.me.alone.4723 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“Finished S1 and could not get past S2E1. It was that bad. The story was dumb and the writers disfigured the main character right from the start with no explanation. There nothing wrong w a character being disabled or becoming disabled in the plot but this just felt ludicrous. What little success...”Read full review »
rafflmao via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/23
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“Slick production hampered by bad dialogue, crappy acting and that distracting squeaky toy.”
Internaut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
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“Episode 8 has audio of someone throwing up. It’s gross”
Stargazin' Moe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“Season 1 was pretty decent, but Season 2 adopts a completely different tone and, in my opinion, ruins everything that show had going for it.”
Jrd_1093 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Archive81 is a masterpiece. Marc’s writing is brilliant, the voice acting is top notch, and Dan’s sound design is literally otherworldly good. Also low key some of the most original music and music production anywhere - not just in a podcast. Admittedly also found it thru the Netflix show which...”Read full review »
BenBenSings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“This is definitely amazing and way more gripping than the show on Netflix. They couldn’t do justice to this.”
beiver customer via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
12/23/22
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“Couldn’t get past the 4th episode of the first season (yawn)”
amazed1009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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“Came here because of Netflix, stayed for literally everything else. Dunno why season 3 is getting so much hate, I’ve listen to it about 4 times over and it’s so so so GOOD. Total man crush on Nicolas.”
Chef_Ninja via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/22
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“Listening to Archive 81 for a second time. I’m halfway through the Netflix show. Came back to see what I missed, what’s the same, different. I like the tv cast although it’s changed. Both shows are outstanding. Huge fan of ratty!”
Davelhazen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/22
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“Checked this out when I heard there was gonna be a Netflix adaptation, absolutely amazing podcast. World building and writing is amazing. Absolutely butchered by Netflix, but as a Percy Jackson and Artemis Fowl fan, it isn’t anything new.”
Echidna🇵🇷 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/22
“Season 1 was incredible. Seasons 2 and 3 are painful to listen to. Dramatic drop in quality of story and acting.”
mattsmith0622 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/22
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“I don’t usually listen to fiction podcasts and this had me hooked. The “found recording” premise is really well constructed and incorporated into the storyline. If you’re here from the Netflix series, keep in mind that podcasts and television are two very, very different mediums. The writing is...”Read full review »
ixora05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
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“Excellent writing and excellent pacing. Draws you in in a big way.”
Ronoz890 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“Archive 81 is one of the great original fiction podcasts. It's unfortunate that the rating is being pulled down a bit by people who have come because of the Netflix show and are disappointed. If you are a fan of fiction podcasts this is a great one. If you enjoyed the show on Netflix and are...”Read full review »
GASEAHAWK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/22
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“The world that is slllllllloooooowwwwwllllyyy built throughout the 3 seasons is interesting and something I’d like to explore more...in the hands of someone else. The acting, writing, pacing, plot, and medium are all not for me. It’s like having a 6 year old tell you the story of Star Wars. You...”Read full review »
bobross'staint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
“I was dying to know what happened after watching archive 81 on Netflix. So I searched out the podcast and wow! What a ride!! I loved every season! Including the mini series at the end! If you enjoyed the Netflix show at all this is a must listen! It really expands and show just how big the lore...”Read full review »
Musicparadox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“I listened to this series after I watched the netflix “adaptation” (I put quotes, because it’s nothing like it at all- though I enjoyed it). This series was such a delight! Each character was very distinct and written so well! Love the lore, the writing, the music (I mean the MUSIC 🙌🏼)
I’ve...”Read full review »
yukkinz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“Something a bit different here and very weird!
Really enjoyed season one, season two lost me a bit, but season three got back on track.
Worth a listen.”
smallsteve via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/22
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“The first season left me intrigued to see where it was going. The second season made me wish I hadn’t. They clearly had no plan for what to do in S2, and it seemed like a collection of I’ll-fitting parts. Sure the acting is bad, but that’s forgivable. It’s the nonsensical plot and dumb writing I...”Read full review »
mattshults via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/22
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“This podcast is one of my all time favorites. Mind bendy, thought provoking and funny. Netflix series doesn’t deserve to have used the same name! Have listened all the way thru multiple times.”
mg91pc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“The writing, voice acting, and sound design hooked me from the start and made me go all the way to the end. Craving more.”
LPH46 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/22
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“I love this podcast”
toshee1727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
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“The story has no narrative flow. There's too little exposition and no character development. These characters make drastic changes and profess feelings that have not been evidenced in any way. The dialogue is bland. The acting is worse. I give it two stars for a genuinely good idea, but...”Read full review »
Vgclairisch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
“First season was great. Second season started okay, but Cynthia is annoying AF!!!! Can not stand her voice and her dialogue is so “look at me I’m so cool because I swear every second word!”
Not interesting and annoying!!!
Could’ve been much better.”
bghfi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/28/22
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“I was so excited to find this after watching the Netflix series… unfortunately despite the solid story of the series, the podcast is so random and doesn’t seem to have a plot at all. I’m almost finished with season 3 and it’s painful to listen to .. I just feel like I should finish it…”
Krista528 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/22
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“A wild, interesting, eclectic ride. Thank you.”
Me208520075 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/22
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“No SERIOUSLY. The adaptation of this program is what brought me back here like a Sandperson to uncle Owen and aunt Bert’s.”
Mosata via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“Who knew podcasts could be so entertaining. Content as good and story telling as creative and original as any awesome tv show out there. Wish there were more seasons!! Hint hint!”
Dart5122 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/22
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“If you enjoy this word or goddamned or dude. You will love this podcast”
jbg1986 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“This is a great podcast! I just found this same show on Netflix… little different but still really good…”
notYOURaverageMOM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“I watched the Netflix version, and when I found out there was a podcast and everyone was saying how amazing it was, I knew I had to listen. I’m sure it was probably because they were new to it, but the voice acting wasn’t all that great (the many mispronunciations or speaking too quickly through...”Read full review »
UnusAnnus365 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/22
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“Please don’t review bomb this because of the straight-washing in the adaption, the original creatives obviously have no control over the rewriting done in the show. That said, this is one of the best horror podcasts out there, season 1 was already great, but they upped the ante with each season....”Read full review »
ShannonSarah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/22
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