GALILEO collection
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The GALILEO collection has evolved significantly over a span of -5 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 7.5/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," GALILEO collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Galileo Zero standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the GALILEO collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the GALILEO collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Suspect X
A male corpse is discovered with a smashed face and burned hands. Strangely, the cause of death is determined to be strangulation. When Detective Kaoru Utsumi a...
Galileo Zero
The special is set 3 years prior to the drama series, with the story being related to a murder case that was partly referenced in the original show. Detective K...
Galileo XX
A spin-off from popular Japanese TV series "Galileo". Episode XX tells the story of female detective Utsumi Kaoru's final case before she went to Oklahoma for f...
Midsummer's Equation
Masaharu Fukuyama reprises his role from 2008's "Suspect X," playing the physicist-cum-detective Manabu Yukawa. The scientist-sleuth arrives in an oceanside tow...
Silent Parade
Physicist Manabu Yukawa returns to Japan from America. Detective Kaoru Utsumi visits him and talks about a case. The case is about a popular girl in a town who ...
Galileo: Forbidden Sorcery
Four years before Silent Parade (2022), Yukawa and Kusanagi investigate the murder of a writer after a video found in his possession piques Yukawa's interest....
Common Questions about GALILEO collection
How many movies are in the GALILEO collection?
There are currently 6 movies in the GALILEO collection, starting from Galileo XX to the latest release, Galileo Zero.
What is the best order to watch the GALILEO collection?
The best way to watch the GALILEO collection is usually in release order: starting with Galileo XX and ending with Galileo Zero. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the GALILEO collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Galileo Zero in this franchise.