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==Episodes==
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Each episode title is derived from a literary quote.
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Containment
GenreDrama
Based onCordon by Carl Joos
Developed byJulie Plec
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producer
  • Cyrus Yavneh
Production locationAtlanta
CinematographyNelson Cragg
EditorPaul Karasick
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseApril 19, 2016 (2016-04-19) –
present

Containment is an American limited series,[1][2] based on the Belgian TV series Cordon. The show was officially ordered as a series by The CW on May 7, 2015,[3] and debuted on April 19, 2016.[1] The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving a section of the city cordoned off under quarantine and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. On May 12, 2016, The CW announced that Containment would not be renewed, and would remain as a limited series.[4]

Cast and characters

Production

Containment shot its pilot episode, in February and March 2015, on location in Atlanta, Georgia. Several locals were cast as extras in various scenes.[6] By that October, the show was in regular production in the Atlanta area.

Broadcast

The series made its international debut on Global Television Network in Canada.[7]

Reception

On Metacritic, the series holds an average score of 48 (out of 100 points) based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8] Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes also reported mixed critical responses, averaging a 53% rating. The site's consensus reads: "Uninspired performances and pedestrian writing make Containment just another in the long line of disaster movie scenarios we've seen played out countless times before."[9] However, Audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes have been largely positive, showing a 73% rating.[10]

Episodes

Each episode title is derived from a literary quote.

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"David NutterTeleplay by: Julie PlecApril 19, 2016 (2016-04-19)2968531.67[11]
2"I to Die, You to Live"Charles BeesonJulie PlecApril 26, 2016 (2016-04-26)3J59521.56[12]
3"Be Angry at the Sun"Charles BeesonMarguerite MacIntyreMay 3, 2016 (2016-05-03)3J59531.42[13]
4"With Silence and Tears"Chris GrismerMichael Jones-MoralesMay 10, 2016 (2016-05-10)3J59541.35[14]
5"Like a Sheep Among Wolves"Janice CookeJeff StetsonMay 17, 2016 (2016-05-17)3J59551.28[15]
6"He Stilled the Rising Tumult"Michael AllowitzElizabeth PetersonMay 24, 2016 (2016-05-24)3J59561.40[16]
7"Inferno"David BoydMatt Corman & Chris OrdMay 31, 2016 (2016-05-31)3J59571.06[17]
8"There is a Crack in Everything"Elliott LesterAriella Blejer & Dawn KamocheJune 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)3J59580.95[18]
9"A Kingdom Divided Against Itself"Lance AndersonMichael Jones-MoralesJune 21, 2016 (2016-06-21)3J59590.87[19]
10"A Time to Be Born"Carol BankerElizabeth PetersonJune 28, 2016 (2016-06-28)3J59600.86[20]
11"Nothing Gold Can Stay"[21]Chris GrismerJulie Plec & Tom FarrellJuly 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)3J5961TBD
12"Yes Is the Only Living Thing"[22]Charles BeesonMarguerite MacIntyreJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)3J5962N/A
13"Path to Paradise"[23]Charles BeesonMatt Corman & Chris OrdJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)3J5963N/A

References

  1. ^ a b "The CW Sets Upcoming Premiere Dates and Returns" (Press release). The CW. February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016 – via The Futon Critic.
  2. ^ Kissell, Rick (February 11, 2016). "The CW Slots Event Series 'Containment' for Tuesdays Behind 'The Flash'". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2015). "CW Picks Up 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' As Hourlong Series, 'DC's Legends Of Tomorrow' & 'Cordon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Gelman, Vlada (May 12, 2016). "'Containment' canceled by The CW". TVLine. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Containment". WarnerBros.com. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  6. ^ Walker, Andre (June 15, 2015). "New CW Series Filming in Atlanta Explores How a Major City Would Contain a Deadly Virus Outbreak". Georgia Unfiltered. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "Containment | Watch Full Episodes Online - Global TV". GlobalTV. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  8. ^ "Containment: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  9. ^ "Containment: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  10. ^ "Containment: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (April 20, 2016). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS' and 'The Flash' adjust up, 'Containment' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (April 27, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'The Voice' adjusts up, 'Containment' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (May 4, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'The Flash' and 'Beyond the Tank' adjust up, 'The Real O'Neals' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (May 11, 2015). "Tuesday final ratings: 'NCIS' and 'NCIS: New Orleans' adjust up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  15. ^ Porter, Rick (May 18, 2015). "Tuesday final ratings: 'NCIS' and 'Chicago Fire' finales adjust up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  16. ^ Porter, Rick (May 25, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'The Voice,' 'The Flash' and 'The Real O'Neals' finales adjust up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  17. ^ Porter, Rick (June 2, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up, '500 Questions' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  18. ^ Porter, Rick (June 15, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up, 'Maya & Marty' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  19. ^ Porter, Rick (June 22, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'Maya & Marty,' 'To Tell the Truth' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  20. ^ Porter, Rick (June 29, 2016). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Zoo' premiere adjusts down to series low". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  21. ^ "Nothing Gold Can Stay". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  22. ^ "Yes Is the Only Living Thing". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  23. ^ "(#113) Path to Paradise". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
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