Aftermath (2016 TV series)
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Genre | Drama Science fiction |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
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Network | Space |
Release | September 27, 2016 |
Aftermath is a Canadian television drama series. The first season, containing 13 episodes, first aired in September 2016 on Syfy in the US and on Space in Canada.[1]
Plot
The series is centered on the Copeland family, a couple with three almost-grown children, who struggle to survive as natural disasters, followed by the rise of supernatural beings, brings civilization to an end. The Copeland family begins their journey in North Pasco, Washington and head towards Yakima in an RV looking to survive such events as disastrous weather, unscrupulous humans, and supernatural freaks roaming the area.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Anne Heche as Karen Copeland, a U.S. Air Force pilot with fighting skills[3]
- James Tupper as Joshua Copeland, a world cultures professor who can analyze the changing world[3]
- Levi Meaden as Matt Copeland, the eldest child[3]
- Julia Sarah Stone as Dana Copeland, Brianna's twin[3]
- Taylor Hickson as Brianna Copeland, Dana's twin[3]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "RVL 6768" | Jason Stone | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | September 27, 2016 | 0.63[4] |
2 | "In Rats Alley" | Jason Stone | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | October 4, 2016 | 0.76[5] |
3 | "In Our Empty Rooms" | Stefan Pleszczynski | Denis McGrath | October 11, 2016 | 0.66[6] |
4 | "Fever of the Bone" | Stefan Pleszczynski | Adriana Maggs | October 18, 2016 | 0.60[7] |
5 | "A Clatter and a Chatter" | James Marshall | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | October 25, 2016 | 0.60[8] |
6 | "Madame Sosostris" | James Marshall | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | November 1, 2016 | 0.55[9] |
7 | "What the Thunder Said" | Kaare Andrews | Sarah Larsen & Sean Alexander | November 8, 2016 | 0.52[10] |
8 | "Here Is No Water but Only Rock" | Kaare Andrews | Denis McGrath | November 15, 2016 | 0.56[11] |
9 | "The Barbarous King" | April Mullen | Adriana Maggs | November 22, 2016 | 0.54[12] |
10 | "Hieronymo's Mad Againe" | April Mullen | Vince Shiao | November 29, 2016 | 0.61[13] |
11 | "Where the Dead Men Lost Their Bones" | Leslie Hope | TBA | December 6, 2016 | N/A |
12 | "Now That We Talk of Dying" | Leslie Hope | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | December 13, 2016 | N/A |
13 | "Whispers of Immortality" | Mike Rohl | TBA | December 20, 2016 | N/A |
Reception
AV Club criticized the lack of character development in the show, noting that "the Copeland family—Washington residents who find themselves caught up in a world falling apart—barely seem to like each other, let alone have any serious family bond."[14]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (4 March 2016). "Post-Apocalyptic Series 'Aftermath' Acquired By Syfy For Summer Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ "Prepare For Aftermath, A New Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Coming To Space".
- ^ a b c d e "James Tupper and Anne Heche Headline the Cast of AFTERMATH". May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 28, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.27.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 5, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.4.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 12, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 19, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 2, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.1.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 9, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.8.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 16, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.15.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 23, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.22.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 30, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.29.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ http://www.avclub.com/review/aftermath-so-bonkers-you-might-not-even-notice-sev-243026
External links
- 2010s Canadian television series
- 2016 Canadian television series debuts
- Canadian drama television series
- English-language television programming
- Space (TV channel) network shows
- Syfy original programs
- Post-apocalyptic television series
- Serial drama television series
- Television series by Universal Television
- Canadian television show stubs