"The Sentinel" (1996) TV series 1996-1999

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Creators:

Danny Bilson
Paul De Meo

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

21 January 1997 (Germany)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

High performance justice. Extra sensory protection.

Plot:

After spending years in the Peruvian jungle during his tour in Army Special Forces, Cascade PD Detective James Ellison developed hyperactive senses...

Plot Keywords:

Five Senses | Supernatural Power | Instinct

Cast

Richard Burgi	...	Detective James Ellison / ... (58 episodes, 1996-1999)
Garett Maggart	...	Blair Sandburg (58 episodes, 1996-1999)
Bruce A. Young	...	Capt. Simon Banks / ... (57 episodes, 1996-1999)

Runtime:

45 min | 45 min (65 episodes) | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Paramount Television

Trivia:

Garett Maggart was cast as Blair before Jim's role was assigned. He screen tested with a few of the Jims in the running but once Richard Burgi came on the scene it was pretty much decided. They had instant chemistry.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Multiple mistakes in police protocol.

Quotes:

Blair Sandburg: Oh, hey. Notice how the war chant of the Yanomamo headhunters finds its pulse in the cellars of Seattle. I'm sure your dad used to say that stuff all the time about the Stones. "Hey, hey, turn that jungle music down."
Jim Ellison: Yes, he did. So do I. You mind?

Movie Connections:

Follows "The Sentinel: The Switchman (#1.1)" (1996)

I'm hooked

This was a very enjoyable and fun series. Unlike a lot of shows (on any network) this show had intelligence. I can't figure out why U.P.N. dropped this series. It's not like the shows they replaced it with lasted very long anyway. At least the Sci-Fi Channel airs the reruns.