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Aftermath
GenreDrama
Science fiction
Created by
  • William Laurin
  • Glenn Davis
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Julie Hope
  • William Laurin
  • Glenn Davis
Producers
  • Suzanne Berger
  • Connie Dolphin
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSpace
ReleaseSeptember 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)

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.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"RVL 6768"Jason StoneGlenn Davis & William LaurinSeptember 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)0.63[4]
2"In Rats Alley"Jason StonePhilip Bedard & Larry LalondeOctober 4, 2016 (2016-10-04)0.76[5]
3"In Our Empty Rooms"Stefan PleszczynskiDenis McGrathOctober 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)0.66[6]
4"Fever of the Bone"Stefan PleszczynskiAdriana MaggsOctober 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)0.60[7]
5"A Clatter and a Chatter"James MarshallGlenn Davis & William LaurinOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)0.60[8]
6"Madame Sosostris"James MarshallPhilip Bedard & Larry LalondeNovember 1, 2016 (2016-11-01)0.55[9]
7"What the Thunder Said"Kaare AndrewsSarah Larsen & Sean AlexanderNovember 8, 2016 (2016-11-08)0.52[10]
8"Here Is No Water but Only Rock"Kaare AndrewsDenis McGrathNovember 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)0.56[11]
9"The Barbarous King"April MullenAdriana MaggsNovember 22, 2016 (2016-11-22)0.54[12]
10"Hieronymo's Mad Againe"April MullenVince ShiaoNovember 29, 2016 (2016-11-29)0.61[13]
11"Where the Dead Men Lost Their Bones"Leslie HopeTBADecember 6, 2016 (2016-12-06)N/A
12"Now That We Talk of Dying"Leslie HopePhilip Bedard & Larry LalondeDecember 13, 2016 (2016-12-13)N/A
13"Whispers of Immortality"Mike RohlTBADecember 20, 2016 (2016-12-20)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

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (4 March 2016). "Post-Apocalyptic Series 'Aftermath' Acquired By Syfy For Summer Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Prepare For Aftermath, A New Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Coming To Space".
  3. ^ a b c d e "James Tupper and Anne Heche Headline the Cast of AFTERMATH". May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  4. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 28, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.27.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 5, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.4.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 12, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 19, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 2, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.1.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 9, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.8.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 16, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.15.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 23, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.22.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 30, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.29.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  14. ^ http://www.avclub.com/review/aftermath-so-bonkers-you-might-not-even-notice-sev-243026