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The Chronicle

  • TV Series
  • 2001–20022001–2002
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Jon Polito, Rena Sofer, Chad Willett, and Reno Wilson in The Chronicle (2001)
  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A young, highly qualified reporter can't find work with a major paper and signs on with a tabloid. There he learns that all the tabloid stories including aliens, big foot, and reincarnation ... Read allA young, highly qualified reporter can't find work with a major paper and signs on with a tabloid. There he learns that all the tabloid stories including aliens, big foot, and reincarnation are true.A young, highly qualified reporter can't find work with a major paper and signs on with a tabloid. There he learns that all the tabloid stories including aliens, big foot, and reincarnation are true.
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  • Stars
    • Chad Willett
    • Rena Sofer
    • Reno Wilson
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  • Stars
    • Chad Willett
    • Rena Sofer
    • Reno Wilson
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    • 8User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Episodes22

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    Chad Willett
    Chad Willett
    • Tucker Burnsas Tucker Burns
    22 episodes22 eps • 2001–2002
    Rena Sofer
    Rena Sofer
    • Grace Hallas Grace Hall
    22 episodes22 eps • 2001–2002
    Reno Wilson
    Reno Wilson
    • Wes Freewaldas Wes Freewald
    22 episodes22 eps • 2001–2002
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Donald Sternas Donald Stern
    22 episodes22 eps • 2001–2002
    Sharon Sachs
    Sharon Sachs
    • Veraas Vera
    16 episodes16 eps • 2001–2002
    Curtis Armstrong
    Curtis Armstrong
    • 'Pig Boy'as 'Pig Boy'…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2001–2002
    Hosea Simmons
    • Tow Truck Driveras Tow Truck Driver…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2001–2002
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Kristen Martinas Kristen Martin
    7 episodes7 eps • 2001–2002
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Ruby Rydellas Ruby Rydell
    6 episodes6 eps • 2001–2002
    Len Cordova
    Len Cordova
    • Det. Hector Garibaldias Det. Hector Garibaldi…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2001–2002
    Lori Rom
    Lori Rom
    • Shawna Fuchsas Shawna Fuchs
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Stephen Dunham
    Stephen Dunham
    • Louis Phillipsas Louis Phillips
    2 episodes2 eps • 2002
    Ellen Cleghorne
    Ellen Cleghorne
    • Esperanzaas Esperanza
    2 episodes2 eps • 2002
    Karen-Eileen Gordon
    Karen-Eileen Gordon
    • Dr. Evelyn Elkinsas Dr. Evelyn Elkins
    1 episode1 ep • 2001
    Liam Ranger
    • Timas Tim
    1 episode1 ep • 2001
    Andre Danyliu
    • Reporteras Reporter
    1 episode1 ep • 2001
    Russell Ferrier
    Russell Ferrier
    • Cop #1as Cop #1
    1 episode1 ep • 2001
    Doug Abrahams
    Doug Abrahams
    • Cop #2as Cop #2
    1 episode1 ep • 2001
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    Storyline

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    Tucker Burns is a qualified reporter who can't get a job. He applies for a job at the World Chronicle, where they are delighted to have an over-qualified (by their standards!) reporter on staff. It turns out that all the stories the Chronicle reports are true, but written as tabloid articles so that the public can slowly get acclimated to such things. Aided by photographer Wes and alien abductee/reporter Grace, and backed by his mysterious boss Donald Stern, Tucker investigates, ghosts, aliens, and other supernatural phenomena. —<crow_steve@hotmail.com>
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    • Trivia
      In the 11th episode of the 1st season, "Touched by an Alien", a reporter at the staff meeting mentions a government-sponsored Invisible Man project. This is a reference to another SciFi Channel production, The Invisible Man (2000), which shared a building in the San Fernando Valley as well as many crew members and extras. The "invisible locusts ate my crops" tabloid in the final episode ("The New Stuff") of The Invisible Man was meant to be a copy of The Chronicle, but the Network never replied to writer 'Craig Silverstein''s suggestion.

    User reviews8

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    A Brilliant, Short-Lived Show!
    I began watching "The Chronicle" during the middle of its first season (I was looking for a prospective replacement for "The X-Files"). At first, I found it an odd-blend of sci-fi/mystery/comedy, and in many ways, seemed to be a simple parody of "The X-Files." But I got hooked, and with each new episode, it got better and better.

    By the start of its second season, "The Chronicle" finally came into its own! It's storylines were becoming more original and far-out, proving that the writers finally realized that there were no limits to what they could do, and whatever their imaginations could come up with would work (although, some better than others). It even began to develop its own "X-Files"-like mythology that only really picked up halfway through the second season. And then it was canceled.

    It's a shame that "The Chronicle" was on for such a short period. Sci-Fi Channel really underestimated the show's ability to entertain. Along with the stories, the cast was excellent (especially Rena Sofer) and they all seemed to have fun making this show.

    If you ever get a chance to see the reruns, I'm sure you will love this beautiful, gem of a show. Especially if you're lucky enough to see the episodes "The King is (Un)Dead" (about the vampire-Elvis impersonators) or "A Snitch in Time" (the series-finale).

    ***1/2 out of ****
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    • Mar 26, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • News from the Edge
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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