This guide explains the best Kaleidoscope watch order on Netflix.
These days, it’s quite rare to see something truly unique in the world of TV. Eric Garcia has endeavoured to kick 2023 off delivering just that with his new Netflix heist drama series Kaleidoscope.
Kaleidoscope follows professional thief Ray AKA Leo Pap (Giancarlo Esposito) as he and his crew orchestrate an elaborate heist to steal $7 billion from three of the wealthiest individuals in the world. However, they must overcome betrayal, conflict, the FBI, and an old nemesis to get away with the money.
While its plot is a fairly standard (but nonetheless engaging) heist-based affair, Kaleidoscope‘s true uniqueness comes from its distinctive episode delivery. Despite being a tale with a clear beginning, middle, and end, the show’s episodes can be viewed in any order while still telling a coherent story.
Most interestingly, each viewer will see Kaleidoscope in a different order. And that means everyone will have a different perspective on the series’ events and characters.
However, the option is there for viewers to take the events of Kaleidoscope into their own hands. Despite Netflix giving each person a pre-set order to watch the series, viewers can alternatively view it in any order they choose. And that’s left people asking what the best Kaleidoscope watch order is.
So, let’s go over the best Kaleidoscope watch order to help you get the most out of Netflix’s new show…
Best Kaleidoscope Watch Order
I’ve seen every episode of the series. On first viewing, I watched it in the order generated by Netflix: Green > Yellow > Blue > Violet > Orange > Red > Pink > White.
For reference, I’ve added the table below explaining the events shown in each episode.
| Episode | Events |
| Violet | 24 years before the Heist |
| Green | 7 years before the Heist |
| Yellow | 6 weeks before the Heist |
| Orange | 3 weeks before the Heist |
| Blue | 5 days before the Heist |
| White | The day of the Heist |
| Red | Morning after the Heist |
| Pink | Six months after the Heist |
The order I first saw Kaleidoscope turned out great – but I don’t think it was the best way the view the series.
On review, this is the best Kaleidoscope watch order:
- Red – Morning After
- Green – 7 Years Before
- Yellow – 6 Weeks Before
- Violet – 24 Years Before
- Orange – 3 Weeks Before
- Blue – 5 Days Before
- Pink – Six Months After
- White – The Heist
Viewing Kaleidoscope in this order puts each episode into a logical position that clearly illustrates the wider narrative, builds tension, and establishes mystery while preserving the concept of viewing events out of sequence.
However, it’s important to remember that Kaleidoscope is intended to be viewed in many different ways. And that means there’s no right or wrong way to watch the series.
If you really want to get the most out of the series’ unique concept, it’s probably best to watch it in Netflix’s randomly assigned order the first time round. Although, the recommended Kaleidscope watch order above will be best for those wanting to get the most out of its story.
What do you think is the best Kaleidoscope watch order? Which sequence did you see it in first? Let us know in the comment section below and don’t forget to check out our other Film & TV articles…
