Continuum season 4
| Continuum | |
|---|---|
| Season 4 | |
 DVD cover art | |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showcase |
| Original release | September 4 – October 9, 2015 |
| Season chronology | |
The fourth and final season of the Showcase television series Continuum was officially ordered on December 8, 2014.[1][2][3] The season was originally slated to premiere on July 26, 2015,[2] but was pushed back, and premiered on September 4, 2015 on Showcase Canada.[4] The fourth season, and the series, concluded on October 9, 2015.
The premiere episode was released online by Showcase on August 21, 2015.[5] The series was created by Simon Barry, and centers on Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols) as she time travels from 2077 to 2012 in pursuit of a group of terrorists, attempting to find a way home. All episode titles in this season use the word "Hour".
Cast and characters
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Recurring
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Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 37 | 1 | "Lost Hours" | Patrick Williams | Simon Barry | September 4, 2015 |
| 38 | 2 | "Rush Hour" | Patrick Williams | Shelley Eriksen | September 11, 2015 |
| 39 | 3 | "Power Hour" | David Frazee | Jeremy Smith & Todd Ireland | September 18, 2015 |
| 40 | 4 | "Zero Hour" | David Frazee | Jonathan Lloyd Walker | September 25, 2015 |
| 41 | 5 | "The Desperate Hours" | Patrick Williams | Shelley Eriksen | October 2, 2015 |
| 42 | 6 | "Final Hour" | Patrick Williams | Simon Barry | October 9, 2015 |
Production
Simon Barry revealed that he had 7–10 seasons in mind to tell the entire story of Continuum, while Rachel Nichols hinted that work had begun into season 4 with a new direction for her character Kiera.[9] At first, the renewal of season 4 was expected in July 2014.[3] With months of silence from Showcase, Syfy confirmed on September 26 that they were unlikely to save Continuum should Showcase choose to cancel it.[10][11] On December 8, 2014, Showcase renewed the show for a final season of six episodes.[1][3]
Filming of the fourth and final season began on March 26, 2015.[12]
Broadcast
Continuum's premiere episode was released online by Showcase on August 21, 2015.[5] The fourth season began airing on Syfy on September 11, 2015.[6]
Ratings
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Lost Hours" | September 4, 2015 | 0.11 | 0.459[13] |
| 2 | "Rush Hour" | September 11, 2015 | 0.15 | 0.424[13] |
| 3 | "Power Hour" | September 18, 2015 | 0.16 | 0.526[13] |
| 4 | "Zero Hour" | September 25, 2015 | 0.10 | 0.331[13] |
| 5 | "The Desperate Hours" | October 2, 2015 | 0.14 | 0.374[13] |
| 6 | "Final Hour" | October 9, 2015 | 0.10 | 0.347[13] |
Reviews
Kristof Stevenson of Superior Realities gave a positive review of the first episode, giving it a score of 8.1 out of 10. He commented that the shorter season allows the episode to never dull and called Emily's fight scene "one of the best fight sequences [he'd] ever seen."[14] On TV.com, MaryAnn Sleasman wrote that the series finale was "phenomenal" and "bittersweet in the best possible way."[15]
Merill Barr of Forbes said, "The action is solid, and watching Rachel Nichols run around in her futuristic super suit is just as entertaining as its always been."[16]
References
- ^ a b c Vlessing, Etan (2014-12-08). "'Continuum' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season in Canada". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ a b Nichols, Rachel (March 26, 2015). "ANNOUNCEMENT: It's official! @ContinuumSeries final season will start airing on July 26th, 2015 on @showcasedotca. Get ready... #Continuum". Twitter.
- ^ a b c d "Continuum Cancelled Or Renewed For Season 4?". Seriable. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ Davis, Simon (June 2, 2015). "This just in from @ShawMediaTV_PR - @ContinuumSeries finale season will now premiere in Canada Friday September 4th 9pm on @showcasedotca". Twitter. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "Showcase Blog - Watch a Special Pre-Release of Mr. Robot, Continuum and Lost Girl". Showcase. Showcase. August 19, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Webb Mitovich, Matt (July 30, 2015). "Continuum's Final Season Gets Syfy Premiere Date — Watch the Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Showcase - Blog - 'Continuum' New Cast Announcement". Showcase. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ Paunovic, Aleks (April 6, 2015). "@SimonDavisBarry Plz let me punch @webstervictor. It would be the best writing you've ever done. #Continuum #Emmy". Twitter. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ Roco (May 14, 2014). "Continuum Eyes 10 Seasons To Complete Story, Plus Kiera's New Future Teased". Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Roco (September 27, 2014). "Continuum Season 4: No Syfy Pick-up If Showcase Cancels Series". Archived from the original on October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
- ^ A'Zary, Ted (September 26, 2014). "Official Syfy witter". Archived from the original on October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
- ^ "CAMERAS ROLLING!!! Season 4 has started filming in Vancouver. Check out our Facebook page for info!". Twitter. March 26, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Continuum: Season Four Ratings". TV Series Finale. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ Stevenson, Kristof (August 21, 2015). "Review: Continuum, "Lost Hours"". Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ Sleasman, MaryAnn (17 October 2015). "Continuum Series Finale Review: There's No Place Like Home". TV.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Barr, Merill. "'Continuum' Season 4 Review: Fun, But More Convoluted Than Ever". www.forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved September 9, 2015.