Red Rising

Red Rising

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by Pierce Brown · 2014

Heard in 3 episodes across 3 shows since Jul 2026

Set on a color-coded, caste-based future Mars, the story follows Darrow, a lowborn Red miner who infiltrates the ruling Gold caste to overthrow the oppressive society. After a personal tragedy, he undergoes physical transformation and enters the brutal Institute to destroy the Society from within.

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Episodes

3
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First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

1
1 negative

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What experts have said about Red Rising

1 statement · 1 negative

  1. Chris WilliamsonNegativeMay 30, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Chris predicts Red Rising will end with Darrow winning but losing Mustang again.

    “I think the. The most brutally unromantic way to round out the series would be for Darrow to win, but for him to lose his wife again”

    Listen at 56:35

    Open the episode · 4.2M Q&A - Harambe, Sleeping With An Ex & Settling Down #1104

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Episodes

3 episodes featuring Red Rising, newest first