Academy Award® winner Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization.
Season 2 picks up after Simon’s family escapes. Upon crossing paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout?
Produced by QCODE and Endeavor Content. Created by Scott Conroy. Season 1 stars and is executive produced by Rami Malek. Written by Scott Conroy. Directed by Shawn Christensen.
Season 2 stars Rami Malek and Aja Naomi King. Written by Jeremy Novick. Directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick.
BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. Discover sound made easy at Sonos.com.
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Latest episodes
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Bonus: Vale
Bonus – Extending the Story: Sheriff Elijah Taylor defends the Nation of Texas from desperate and dangerous immigrants from the chaotic United States. When he runs into t
Oct 7 2021 24 min
Exodus | S2E8
In the Season Two finale, armed with the knowledge of the blackout’s true purpose, Wren, the Fosters, and the Itanis attempt a daring escape from the city of Boston.
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Jul 15 2021 31 min
Return | S2E7
Wren and the Itanis are lured back to Boston by a man named “The Rook,” where the truth behind the blackout is finally revealed.
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From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio
Jul 8 2021 30 min
Gratitude | S2E6
Amends are made between Wren and her family, but old enemies resurface, forcing them to attempt a daring escape from Boston, where we learn the true depth of the tragedy
Jul 1 2021 34 min
Chores | S2E5
A near-death experience changes Wren’s entire attitude about the blackout. The Itani family comes to understand Simon for all of his faults and virtues.
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Jun 24 2021 45 min
Sick | S2E4
After taking shelter in Wren’s hometown neighborhood, when Lana falls deathly ill, forcing Wren to search for life-saving medicine alongside her estranged father. Meanwhi
Jun 17 2021 44 min
Safe | S2E3
The Foster Family seeks refuge at a police-controlled emergency relief area, while Lana and Carter fight to get back home. Meanwhile, in our present-day story, Simon’s em
Jun 10 2021 41 min
Control | S2E2
Wren continues her story, highlighting her search for answers amid the blackout in Boston. Meanwhile, Simon’s suspicions cause tensions to rise in the Itani family.
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Jun 4 2021 42 min
Powder Keg | S2E1
in the Season Two premiere, hiding out after their escape from Berlin, the Itani family cross paths with an old friend from the past (AJA NAOMI KING), whose intentions ar
Jun 4 2021 33 min
Trailer: Season 2 – The Next Chapter
The blackout rages on in Season 2 of the hit show, BLACKOUT with Rami Malek (Simon Itani) and starring Aja Naomi King (Wren Foster). After escaping Berlin, Simon and his
Jun 4 2021 3 min
Introducing: Blackout Season 2
Academy Award winner Rami Malek returns as SIMON ITANI, a small-town, radio DJ. fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide. Th
May 27 2021 13 min
Whiteout | S1E8
In the Season One finale, Alliances shift and an escape attempt is made. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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Apr 30 2019 27 min
Animals | S1E7
Madeleine’s new regime tightens its stranglehold. Simon is forced to play a role. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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Apr 23 2019 29 min
The Trial | S1E6
Madeleine serves as judge and jury in a trial. Simon makes a deal. Izzy carries out a daring plan. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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From QCODE, makers of fantastic aud
Apr 16 2019 28 min
Normal | S1E5
The Itani family tries to enjoy Halloween. While Berlin tries to find peace, Lincoln returns to town. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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Apr 9 2019 23 min
Safe Space | S1E4
Simon learns that the blackout might cross state and national lines. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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Apr 2 2019 29 min
Slow Boil | S1E3
Madeleine makes a play for power. Hunter meets a hermit who knows more than he should. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.
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From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction.
Mar 26 2019 29 min
Dead Air | S1E2
Hunter’s camping trip takes a dangerous turn. Simon offers a reassuring voice to the community.
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Mar 19 2019 26 min
Pilot | S1E1
In the series premiere, local radio DJ Simon Itani (RAMI MALEK) survives a run-in with a shadowy gunman as a mysterious blackout rocks his isolated community.
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From QCO
Mar 19 2019 25 min
Trailer: Season 1 – Look Out for Each Other
When modern civilization is upended, what choices will you make? BLACKOUT is an apocalyptic thriller set in a small-town community trying to hold itself together in the d
Mar 13 2019 4 min
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The first episode was amazing! The sound effects are incredible. I’m listening with my headphones and the sounds and bass are amazing! I’m already sucked into this show after the first episode. It’s so intense and reels you in.
Good Vibes Only 369 · Sep 2024
Really cool storyline with relatable characters and an interesting and unique storyline. To all the folks getting offended at the allegedly “leftist” and “woke” elements - it’s really telling. If you’re offended by fascism and oppression being portrayed negatively, this is certainly not the show for you. If you are a decent human being who cares for other human beings and their freedom to live as they wish, this show is a chillingly accurate portrayal of a dystopian alternate future where the democratic way of life is undermined beyond repair and people are left to survive not knowing who to trust….. 5 out of 5 stars.
Sludge Judge · Aug 2024
As an avid fan of apocalyptic/post apocalyptic fiction, this was a gem!! Great plot, wonderful voice characterizations and (mostly) believable interactions. I never liked audiobooks because I found them slow and the narration annoying …but an immersive podcast? I’m hooked!
Kintsugi68 · Nov 2023
This podcast is worthy of being turned into a live action short series.
Things escalated pretty quickly in season 1 but there’s enough to keep you interested in the lore.
Sound design, actors and story are all top notch
Literally no clue why people would give this show a low score.
UREALvsTM · Nov 2023
I absolutely loved season 1 of this podcast. Rami was incredible, & the rest of the cast kept me interested too (despite the awful forced accents). I was so excited to see where it went in season 2, as there were still so many unanswered questions.
But then season 2 actually came, and it completely ruined this podcast for me. The acting was insufferable & not believable in the least. And then, to kill off the main character with a branch? Seriously?? Absolutely hated the season, & I can’t even bring myself to finish it. It’s such a shame because this podcast had such potential.
khloem28 · Jul 2023
Bad writing, bad voice acting, too many ads. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the sound design and production quality was really good. Everything else, terrible. 🤷♂️
Moonie Burger · May 2025
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