The Purge ( TV series ) - wikipedia The Purge ( TV series ) The Purge Genre Horror Created by James DeMonaco Based on The Purge by James DeMonaco Starring Gabriel Chavarria Hannah Anderson Jessica Garza Lili Simmons Amanda Warren Colin Woodell Lee Tergesen Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 8 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) James DeMonaco Jason Blum Michael Bay Andrew Form Brad Fuller Sébastien K. Lemercier Thomas Kelly Anthony Hemingway Production location ( s ) New Orleans, Louisiana Production company ( s ) Platinum Dunes Blumhouse Television Universal Cable Productions Man in a Tree Productions Racket Squad Productions Distributor NBCUniversal Television Distribution Release Original network USA Network Picture format 1080i ( HDTV ) Original release September 4, 2018 ( 2018 - 09 - 04 ) -- present ( present ) The Purge is an American horror television series, based on the franchise of the same name and created by James DeMonaco. The Purge was first announced in April 2017, and stars Gabriel Chavarria, Hannah Anderson, Jessica Garza, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, Colin Woodell and Lee Tergesen. The series premiered on September 4, 2018 and is set to consist of ten episodes. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Episodes 4 Production 5 Reception 5.1 Critical response 5.2 Ratings 6 References 7 External links Premise Revolving around a 12 - hour period when all crime, including vandalism, murder, arson and theft, is legal, set in an alternate United States ruled by a totalitarian government, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, each character is forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night. Cast Main Gabriel Chavarria as Miguel Guerrero, a US Marine who returns home on Purge Night after receiving a cryptic message from his sister, Penelope. Hannah Anderson as Jenna Betancourt, an anti-Purge proponent and devoted to charitable causes who is accustomed to locking down on Purge Night. Her choice to venture out for the first time leads to an encounter with violence that forces her to deal with deep truths about herself and her marriage. Jessica Garza as Penelope Guerrero, a member of a cult who pledges to be sacrificed but finds her faith tested when exposed to the realities. She is Miguel 's sister. Lili Simmons as Lila Stanton, a young, rich, and rebellious woman who refuses to fit in with the pro-Purge socialite crowd. Her confidence and charm mask a vulnerability that will be exposed as she attempts to deal with unfinished business before the sun rises. Amanda Warren as Jane Barbour, a dedicated and hardworking finance professional who is convinced that she has hit an insurmountable glass ceiling at her firm, so she hires a Purge - assassin. Colin Woodell as Rick Betancourt. After a lifetime of bootstrapping, he is finally climbing the social ladder, but currying favor with the pro-Purge elite presents unexpected challenges to his marriage, as he and his wife must agree on what moral price they 'll pay to achieve the American dream. Lee Tergesen as Joe, an armored, masked, and seemingly ordinary man who drives through town, intervening in acts of Purge violence while listening to the taped lectures of a motivational life coach. Recurring William Baldwin as David Ryker, the Managing Partner at Jane 's investment firm, and her boss. Confident and powerful, David leads his team with alacrity and intelligence. He appears to be a big Jane supporter but in fact may be standing in the way of her career advancement. David also harbors a Purge Night secret. Reed Diamond as Albert Stanton, one of the New Founding Fathers of America. Fiona Dourif as Good Leader Tavis, a cultist who leads her followers into danger on Purge Night. Jessica Miesel as Alison, one of Jane 's co-workers. Paulina Gálvez as Catalina, Stanton family 's maid. She becomes an ally for Jenna. Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` What Is America ? '' Anthony Hemingway James DeMonaco September 4, 2018 ( 2018 - 09 - 04 ) 1.39 `` Take What 's Yours '' Anthony Hemingway Thomas Kelly September 11, 2018 ( 2018 - 09 - 11 ) 1.27 `` The Urge to Purge '' David Von Ancken Mick Betancourt September 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 09 - 18 ) 1.13 `` Release the Beast '' Clark Johnson Krystal Houghton Ziv September 25, 2018 ( 2018 - 09 - 25 ) 1.13 5 `` Rise Up '' Julius Ramsay Jamie Chan October 2, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 02 ) 0.93 6 `` The Forgotten '' Nina Lopez - Corrado Jeremy Robbins October 9, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 09 ) 1.01 7 `` Lovely Dark and Deep '' Tara Nicole Weyr Story by : James DeMonaco Teleplay by : Mick Betancourt & Krystal Houghton Ziv October 16, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 16 ) 1.03 8 `` Giving Time Is Here '' Michael Nankin Thomas Kelly October 23, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 23 ) 0.93 9 `` They Will Participate '' TBA TBA October 30, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 30 ) TBD 10 `` A Nation Reborn '' TBA TBA November 6, 2018 ( 2018 - 11 - 06 ) TBD Production A television series about the formation of the Purge was hinted at by DeMonaco. The series would possibly deal with how the New Founding Fathers were voted to office after overthrowing the U.S. Government during an economic collapse and social unrest and how they ratified the 28th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as well as devising the Purge. In May 2017, it was reported that USA Network will premiere the series in 2018. On February 26, 2018, it was announced that Gabriel Chavarria and Jessica Garza were cast as the leads in the upcoming series. Chavarria will portray Miguel, a US Marine who returns home on Purge Night after receiving a cryptic message from his sister, Penelope portrayed by Garza belonging to a Purge worshipping cult and has pledged to become a sacrifice at the will of their charismatic leader forcing Miguel to face the senseless violence on the streets alone in order to protect those he loves most, his family. Filming for the first season began May 2018. The series premiered on September 4, 2018. Reception Critical response On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 47 % based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 5.62 / 10. The website 's critical consensus reads, `` Bloated and boring, The Purge kills its own fleetingly fun premise and proves that not all stories work better on the small screen. '' Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 46 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating `` mixed or average reviews ''. Ratings No. Title Air date Rating ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` What Is America ? '' September 4, 2018 0.6 1.39 0.4 1.13 1.0 2.52 `` Take What 's Yours '' September 11, 2018 0.5 1.27 0.6 1.44 2.71 `` The Urge to Purge '' September 18, 2018 0.4 1.13 N / A N / A N / A N / A `` Release the Beast '' September 25, 2018 0.4 1.13 N / A N / A N / A N / A 5 `` Rise Up '' October 2, 2018 0.4 0.93 0.5 1.19 0.9 2.12 6 `` The Forgotten '' October 9, 2018 0.4 1.01 0.4 1.01 0.8 2.02 7 `` Lovely Dark and Deep '' October 16, 2018 0.4 1.03 TBD TBD TBD TBD 8 `` Giving Time Is Here '' October 23, 2018 0.3 0.93 TBD TBD TBD TBD References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( February 26, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : Gabriel Chavarria & Jessica Garza To Star In TV Series For USA & Syfy ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Petski, Denise ( April 10, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : Lili Simmons, Hannah Anderson & Lee Tergesen Cast As Regulars In USA / Syfy Series ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Petski, Denise ( March 29, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : Amanda Warren & Colin Woodell Cast In TV Series For USA & Syfy ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( April 25, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : William Baldwin Set To Recur In USA / Syfy Series ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2018. Jump up ^ Turchiano, Danielle ( September 3, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' Boss Breaks Down Series Politics, Violence, and Flashbacks ''. Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( May 8, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : Fiona Dourif Set To Recur In USA / Syfy Series ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( September 6, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 9.4. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 6, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( September 12, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 9.11. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 12, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( September 19, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 9.18. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 19, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( September 26, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 9.25. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( October 3, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 10.2. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 3, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( October 10, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 10.9. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 10, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( October 17, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 10.16. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 17, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( October 24, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 10.23. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` The Purge : Episode Guide ''. Zap2it. Retrieved October 22, 2018. Click the `` Episode Guide '' tab to view all listed episodes. Jump up ^ Fleming Jr, Mike ( April 4, 2017 ). `` Blumhouse Launches Indie TV Studio With ITV ; ' The Purge ' Becomes Series, Roger Ailes Fox News Series Lands At Showtime ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 4, 2017. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( May 15, 2017 ). `` ' Purge ' : Premise Of Companion TV Series Revealed ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` '' The Purge '' TV Series Has Begun Filming and Will Premiere in the Fall ``. bloody - disgusting. May 9, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( June 28, 2018 ). `` ' The Purge ' : USA / Syfy Series Gets Premiere Date & First Trailer ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018. Jump up ^ `` The Purge : Season 1 ( 2018 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 19, 2018. Jump up ^ `` The Purge ( 2018 ) : Season 1 ''. Metacritic. Retrieved September 19, 2018. Jump up ^ Welch, Alex ( September 24, 2018 ). `` ' Mayans M.C. ' premiere leads, ' It 's Always Sunny ' does well in cable Live + 7 ratings for Sept. 3 - 9 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 24, 2018. Jump up ^ Welch, Alex ( September 27, 2018 ). `` FX dominates with ' American Horror Story, ' ' Mayans, ' and ' Always Sunny ' in cable Live + 7 ratings for Sept. 10 - 16 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2018. Jump up ^ Welch, Alex ( October 18, 2018 ). `` ' The Walking Dead ' and ' American Horror Story ' lead the cable Live + 7 ratings for Oct. 1 - 7 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Welch, Alex ( October 29, 2018 ). `` ' American Horror Story ' and ' Mayans M.C. ' land high in the cable Live + 7 ratings for Oct. 8 - 14 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 29, 2018. 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Question: when does the tv series the purge start
Answer: September 4, 2018