Reviews
Let me tell you, I LOVE sci-fi. Especially time travel. And a lot of time travel in media is more or less the same. Ars Paradoxica is different from any sci-fi I’ve read/seen/listened to. It’s brilliant. You’ll form certain preconceptions based on the summary- “oh ok, a scientist gets stuck in...Read full review »
AerialHannah via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/17/23
This is the best audio drama I’ve ever listened to. The sound editing, the pacing of the writing, the harsh subject matter contrasting the human emotion…. Such an incredibly layered story. It’s like a delicious sandwich. I think I’ve listened to this about 3 times fully, looking forward to a 4th...Read full review »
RoneSpeak via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 07/06/23
What a fantastic podcast! Everything about this show is wonderful; from the writing, to the acting, to the creativity and humour. What's not to love? Yes, the story is complex (it's about time travel for god's sake), but that's one of the things that makes it so worthwhile. Plus,...Read full review »
Trasface via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/03/23
Seriously, the best time-travel fiction I have ever seen or heard.
DaddySue via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/14/23
Worth a listen!!
S-YO320 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/28/22
I listen to the entire first season of this podcast, and then a huge fan of science-fiction and time travel but this story just never hooked me. Other than the protagonist, almost all of the characters sounded the same. Including those who were supposed to be 60 year old men. I imagine the...Read full review »
Meep Merp 2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/13/22
The plot was so convoluted it was almost impossible to follow. Maybe it would be possible if every character didn’t sound exactly the same. It was a game of who’s talking now and what’s happening now and when???
Oshima_San via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 06/16/22
Sally reminds me of my ex and so love her character, plus she brilliant. I get why they need to fizzle out the technical jargon but for science majors it would be cool To hear. Regardless, the Areas and turns, unexpected plot twists, everything is amazing. The one thing these guys have that other...Read full review »
serenelychaotic via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/07/22
One of the better time travel stories I’ve experienced. While a bit confusing at times, it knows how to handle the complications inherent and irons them out with some truly top-tier character work. A must-listen for sci-fi audiodrama fans.
Ignis-Able via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/22
Bit hard to follow sometimes but really enjoying it
dozer33101 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/01/21
I was looking for a time travel podcast and stumbled across Ars and was pleasantly surprised. It’s an enjoyable listen.
Wendell Welles via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/21
Normally I wouldn’t comment on the theme music of a show but the choice here seems sooooo out of place. It’s extremely depressing and I hate it.
SJ FABRICATION via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/26/21
This is a top quality scify audio drama. Binge worthy.
ahhmmmm via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/27/21
Great story, keeps you on edge and interested. Thanks a lot for the great story, production and delivery! I’m so glad I found this series. Good luck!
strabo123 via Apple Podcasts · Israel · 08/09/21
I’m having trouble accepting I reached the end. I loooooved it. I think the person that wrote the “unrealistic” review didn’t understand the characters personality...
Hjutgdd via Apple Podcasts · Mexico · 07/30/21
Very enjoyable and very strong first season. Enjoyed immensely. Have ups & downs in season 2. It got weird when like 6 women were talking & they all sounded pretty much the same. Other than that, all good.
kayferguson13 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/21
OK
Like so many podcasts, it got off to a good start ( Other than the lead time travel character spoiling the future at every possible opportunity. ) then waned somewhat. The writing can be pretty clever and they tackle a complicated plot. But, as many people have noted, many of the characters...Read full review »
DSBoston1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/21
Getting into this show took me listening to the first seven episodes twice, because I couldn't keep any of the characters straight and forgot who was who. Now that I've figured them out and properly focused on it, I love this story and I'm incredibly invested in it! But it took me a...Read full review »
Jaya Nagarajan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/16/21
Love the story and everything about it ex the static. I understand it’s part of the story but it’s too much too often
THEBODEN via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/13/21
This is one of the best audio dramas I’ve EVER heard. Not much else to say, listen to it.
Motoss via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/28/20
I really wished that we could have gotten a bit more diversity in terms of voice actors (at first I thought it was 1 guy and 1 woman speaking all characters, until there were different actors named in the credits for every character… much to my surprise). This confused me a lot and made it hard...Read full review »
FrauEichhorn via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 12/17/20
ars Paradoxica is one of those wonderful things to listen to that keeps you thinking about it long after it’s done - whether you’re crafting theories, imagining what characters look like or trying to wrap your head around the fact that one of the characters has an eyepatch for half the show and...Read full review »
TheAwkwardSilent via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/16/20
It was a absolutely gorgeous story, but what year is she from lol thank you the the hours of wonder and amazement, see you in yesteryear
Russian fried chicken via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/20
but some of the writing and acting is lacking. Seriously downplays how bad life was for women and minorities in the 1940’s in America, especially jumping from the mid 2010’s, to the point of breaking my suspension of disbelief. You don’t have to browbeat the subject, but pretending like it was...Read full review »
Kai RM via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/23/20
Incredibly well written story line with dynamic characters and sound sci-fi logic. If you like a journey that not only Kees you entertained but makes you think, this is the right show for you.
brubz02 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/02/20
Great on so many levels. Other reviewers have said it better. :) my ONLY criticism is that the static sounds (part of the plot) get tough on the head whilst using headphones. Definitely worth giving it a shot. I was sorry when it ended.
HappyGenny via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/17/20
Ughh. This podcast is so bad! It’s constant bickering with every little story.
CDB123 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/20
Yay!
cmcturn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/20/20
Reviews and recs for other sci fi podcasts are garbage by comparison to this show (many are garbage in general like vast). This is pretty brilliant.
Deschutes88 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/05/20
If you love quality audio drama, this is a must-listen. The great thing about finding a brilliant podcast like this late in the day is being able to binge all three seasons in one go. Wow! What a ride it’s been! I’m so impressed by the creative brilliance of the writers, producers and performers....Read full review »
Magsscribbler via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/24/20
Decades from now, when hip youngens are studying the very early years of podcast serialized audio fiction, this will be one of the top 10 podcasts students are required to listen to. The writing, the voice acting, the editing, all superb. I remember feeling so dang -sad- the day the last episode...Read full review »
AleJay13 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/21/20
First, let’s be clear, this is a time travel drama. I see a lot of comments along the lines of “it doesn’t sound like 1940s.” Because Sally ISN’T from 1940. Le sigh. She can have 2020 values in 1940 because she’s from some unknown point in our future - hence the bleeping. Also, the numbers and...Read full review »
Geeknomad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/30/20
i love the characters, the story. the acting... how everything ties in together. the ending was bittersweet, but nice.
Aliyah cdjjdjfjd via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/11/20
After 10 minutes in, definitely done. They have no idea how to write military characters, everyone sounds like the writing project of a self satisfied, thoroughly uneducated, liberal middle schooler. Disappointing, good premise, good writing on the main character, all supporting skippable.
trewqqssdfg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/29/20
Meh
It’s an okay podcast. But your politics are showing through. It’d be nice if you presented the moral argument in favour of deploying the atom bomb in wwii.
Geiendifnsllkkbdv via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/07/20
I listened to the first season, but I don’t think I’ll be going further. It’s entertaining, yes, but super frustrating as well - the voices are far too similar (it takes me a minute to figure out who’s talking unless there’s a context clue), and the anachronisms drove me batty (I doubt anyone...Read full review »
eraofkara via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/20
Fun
4 episodes in. Just the right amount of comedy and drama. The writing is good as well as the actors! Edit... How did I get the name Donnyboy 16000, who assigned that and how did they pick that? At the end of the episodes, there are numbers recited and a Tulsa weather report. What’s that about?
Donnyboy16000 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/20
This is the podcast that made me love audio dramas. Ars paradoxica became the pillow I slept on every night for a month and left me dreaming of butterflies, their effects, and the hurricanes a flap of their wings can cause.
IFellTower via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/30/19
Hey, I’m thoroughly enjoying this show. Great sound design, interesting characters and a great premise. I’m only at the end of season one so I hope they are able to follow through and stick the landing. The creators should be very proud of what they’ve produced.
Narrative Junkie via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/28/19
I’ve binged this show (and now the archives) about once a year for the last three years. The characters feel real and the narrative handles multiple timelines gracefully. The first time I listened I was confused as to how this was a “found audio” podcast but that is explained early on and the...Read full review »
Splashviola via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/17/19
This is absolutely the best podcast I’ve ever listened to and it was so incredibly detailed and interesting. The characters so interesting.
Lillianwhite via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/11/19
OMG
i ve just started season 2 and really? it sounds like a cross over to " the bright sessions". 😍😍 i hope i m right (thats just a theory). i love this podcast 🥰🥰.Read full review »
tokored via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/26/19
A plot that got so complicated towards the end that it made my brain hurt, but it was a fascinating ride. I love the characters, and there are some unique takes on time travel.
darth_marmite via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/23/19
One of the best sci-fi podcast out there so far. My all times favorite.
NINA POPPINS via Apple Podcasts · Mexico · 11/22/19
Then the wheels came off and the story bounced off I few walls and took out a stand of spectators. Fire the woke brigade and focus on the actual plot.
Monkey Trick via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/13/19
I love a sci-fi Audio Drama with a strong female lead. Twists and turns and lots of great characters. Get even more fun out of listening to arsParadoxica by reading Wil William’s fantastic & thorough episode-by-episode notes as you go.
~ Violet ~ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/26/19
I’ve recently finished the whole show and I’ve absolutely loved everything about it
IamPotsu via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/13/19
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