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Alias

  • TV Series
  • 2001–20062001–2006
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
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Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college, trained for espionage and self-defense.Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college, trained for espionage and self-defense.Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college, trained for espionage and self-defense.
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    • J.J. Abrams
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Ron Rifkin
    • Carl Lumbly
    • J.J. Abrams
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    • Jennifer Garner
    • Ron Rifkin
    • Carl Lumbly
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    • 270User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys

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    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Sydney Bristow…
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Arvin Sloane
    Carl Lumbly
    Carl Lumbly
    • Marcus Dixon
    Kevin Weisman
    Kevin Weisman
    • Marshall Flinkman
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • Jack Bristow
    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Michael Vaughn
    Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg
    • Eric Weiss
    David Anders
    David Anders
    • Julian Sark
    Merrin Dungey
    Merrin Dungey
    • Francie Calfo…
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Will Tippin
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Nadia Santos
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Irina Derevko
    Melissa George
    Melissa George
    • Lauren Reed
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • F.B.I. Assistant Director Kendall
    Rachel Nichols
    Rachel Nichols
    • Rachel Gibson
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Thomas Grace
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Kelly Peyton
    Élodie Bouchez
    Élodie Bouchez
    • Renée Rienne…
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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Garner's opening narration, which was used throughout season one, was literally phoned in. She was working on-location, and had to read it on the phone to J.J. Abrams, who was recording it on the other end.
    • Goofs
      In many of the episodes when Sydney visits other "countries", one can identify that filming took place in the US because of American telephones, traffic lights, types of signage, types of cars, architecture, door frames and door knobs in the background. Those are subtle for the most part but people living in the countries depicted feel that "something isn't quite right".
    • Quotes

      Vaughn: Even though everything's changed... some things don't... I'm not going to lose you twice.

    • Crazy credits
      All episodes end with the word "ALIAS" appearing on the screen, except for the final episode of the final season in which the message "Thank you for five wonderful years" appears on screen instead.
    • Alternate versions
      In the UK the sixty minute version aired when premiered on Channel 4, but because of the early time slot of the show (5:30pm) cuts to violence were made. The scenes in Taipei were Sydney is tortured were all cut and we only see this section of the episode when the flashbacks end and the episode's timeline catches up with the character in Taipei. Throughtout the series' duration on Channel 4, cuts were made frequently to the violence and sometimes bad language.
    • Connections
      Edited into Alias: The Lost Episode (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Alias Theme
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      Written by J.J. Abrams

      Performed by Michael Giacchino

    User reviews270

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    10/10
    A True Thrill Ride from Season 1 through Season 5
    From the very first episode to the series' final moment, 'Alias' never failed to keep me on the edge of my seat. Dramatic, funny, thrilling, action-packed and smart, it brings you through so many twists and turns that you may have to come up for air once in a while, but will undoubtedly find yourself diving in for more. Three years after its conclusion 'Alias' still remains my favorite show, thanks to a stellar cast, gripping score, intelligent writers and great production values; with the lovely Jennifer Garner being the glue that holds it all together, and of course, the brainchild behind it all, J.J. Abrams. Part James Bond, part Indiana Jones, Garner's Sydney Bristow is a hero for the ages. 'Alias' is at once epic, heart-warming, exciting, and ultimately unforgettable; a true gem in the history of serialized television.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2001 (United States)
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      • U.S. Bank Tower - 633 W. Fifth Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • Bad Robot
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    • 42 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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