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7.7/10   421 votes
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Creator:
Bryce Zabel
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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
21 September 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure | Mystery | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
History as we know it is a lie.
Plot:
20th century history as we know it is a lie. Aliens have been among us since the 1940's, but a government... more
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Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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Cast

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Eric Close ... John Loengard (19 episodes, 1996-1997)

Megan Ward ... Kimberly Sayers (19 episodes, 1996-1997)

J.T. Walsh ... Capt. Frank Bach (19 episodes, 1996-1997)
Conor O'Farrell ... Lt. Commander Phil Albano (17 episodes, 1996-1997)
Tim Kelleher ... Jim Steele (11 episodes, 1996-1997)

Charley Lang ... Dr. Halligan (11 episodes, 1996-1997)

Jeri Ryan ... Juliet Stewart (8 episodes, 1997)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:60 min | 60 min (20 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Australia:M
Company:
Bryce Zabel Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The series was pitched in a single day to ABC, CBS and NBC. Fox was avoided due to the concept's overt similarities to their hit series "The X-Files." Each network received a classified "briefing book" written by Zabel and Friedman, wrapped in plain brown paper, which warned that by opening the package they accepted the high level clearance it implied and the full penalties set by the U-S government for unauthorized disclosure. By the end of the day, two offers had been made, and the series went to NBC. more

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Best Sci-Fi Series, 22 July 2005
9/10
Author: LloydBosch from United States

This is the most outstanding plot I have ever seen in a TV series. The mix of history and science fiction develops excellently, especially the "real" persons like Robert Kennedy, Jack Ruby, Carl Sagan, etc. are introduced subtle and nicely and give the series an extra twist. In my opinion the deepness of the plot tops series like X-Files, Millennium or Outer Limits by far. Charismatic and convincing characters are an extra plus, especially J.T. Walsh as Captian Frank Bach is an excellent cast for the Majestic Commander -- I couldn't imagine any other acting better. Too bad there was only one season, the story sure left enough possibilities for a second or even third season.

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