Drive

An American action drama television series set against the backdrop of an illegal cross-country automobile road race, focusing on the willing and unwilling competitors and, as the plot develops, the unseen puppet masters who sponsor the race.

Drive (2007) is an American action drama created by Tim Minear and Ben Queen for FOX, airing a single season of six hour-long episodes. It follows Alex Tully (Nathan Fillion) and Violet Trimble (Emma Stone) as they are drawn into an illegal cross-country automobile race. Some competitors enter willingly, others are forced in, and every mile brings new danger, rivalries and fragile alliances. Alongside them, Kathryn Tully (Amy Acker) and Corinna Wiles (Kristin Lehman) add personal stakes that complicate the chase. Each episode builds around a new leg of the journey, a new threat from rival drivers and a new hint about the unseen figures sponsoring the contest. Set in present-day America along the open highway, the series balances high-octane action with a gritty, sometimes bleak sense of moral compromise. Its tone is propulsive and tense, with a restless road-movie energy. Fans of Prison Break, Alias and The Amazing Race will find resonance in its blend of serialized suspense, ensemble competition and hidden conspiracy. The single season ends on a cliffhanger.

Critics found Drive a fast, high-octane road thriller with a capable cast, but its premise and pacing were not enough to hold viewers, and the series was canceled after one season.

• Breakout Kingsserialized conspiracy-tinged thriller with a cross-country road premise and hidden puppet masters
• The Amazing Raceensemble of competitors in a high-stakes race with morally gray motives
• Aliasserialized action drama with a small ensemble and a mysterious shadow organization
• Prison Breakshort-lived network action drama built on a dangerous outlaw premise and a fast-paced serialized arc

Created by

Tim Minear, Ben Queen

Release Date

2007-04-13

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (37)

What is Drive about?

Willing and unwilling drivers are pulled into an illegal cross-country race whose secret sponsors pull the strings.

What is Drive like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Drive as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Drive violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Drive as moderate.

What did critics think of Drive?

Critics found Drive a fast, high-octane road thriller with a capable cast, but its premise and pacing were not enough to hold viewers, and the series was canceled after one season.

Which shows are like Drive?

Shows with a similar feel include Breakout Kings, The Amazing Race, Alias, and Prison Break.

How long is Drive?

Drive: 1 season, 6 episodes.

Is Drive still running?

No, Drive was canceled.

Where can I watch Drive?

In United States, Drive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.