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Alias

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  • 2001–20062001–2006
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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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  • Creator
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Ron Rifkin
    • Carl Lumbly
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  • Creator
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Ron Rifkin
    • Carl Lumbly
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 33 wins & 146 nominations total

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    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Sydney Bristowas Sydney Bristow…
    105 episodes105 eps • 2001–2006
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Arvin Sloaneas Arvin Sloane
    105 episodes105 eps • 2001–2006
    Carl Lumbly
    Carl Lumbly
    • Marcus Dixonas Marcus Dixon
    105 episodes105 eps • 2001–2006
    Kevin Weisman
    Kevin Weisman
    • Marshall Flinkmanas Marshall Flinkman
    105 episodes105 eps • 2001–2006
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • Jack Bristowas Jack Bristow
    105 episodes105 eps • 2001–2006
    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Michael Vaughnas Michael Vaughn
    96 episodes96 eps • 2001–2006
    Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg
    • Eric Weissas Eric Weiss
    68 episodes68 eps • 2001–2006
    David Anders
    David Anders
    • Julian Sarkas Julian Sark
    56 episodes56 eps • 2002–2006
    Merrin Dungey
    Merrin Dungey
    • Francie Calfoas Francie Calfo…
    47 episodes47 eps • 2001–2006
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Will Tippinas Will Tippin
    47 episodes47 eps • 2001–2006
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Nadia Santosas Nadia Santos
    31 episodes31 eps • 2004–2006
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Irina Derevkoas Irina Derevko
    27 episodes27 eps • 2002–2006
    Melissa George
    Melissa George
    • Lauren Reedas Lauren Reed
    23 episodes23 eps • 2003–2005
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • F.B.I. Assistant Director Kendallas F.B.I. Assistant Director Kendall
    18 episodes18 eps • 2002–2004
    Rachel Nichols
    Rachel Nichols
    • Rachel Gibsonas Rachel Gibson
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2006
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Thomas Graceas Thomas Grace
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2006
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Kelly Peytonas Kelly Peyton
    13 episodes13 eps • 2005–2006
    Élodie Bouchez
    Élodie Bouchez
    • Renée Rienneas Renée Rienne…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2005–2006
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    Storyline

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    Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) is a young, athletic, college graduate who was recruited her freshman year as a Secret Agent for SD-6, a top-secret branch of the C.I.A. After a few years, after Sydney confides her lifestyle to her boyfriend, the evil head of SD-6, Arvin Sloane (Ron Rifkin), has him killed. Sydney learns that SD-6 is part of a rogue international agency called the Alliance of 12, out to rule the world. She becomes a double agent, working with the real C.I.A. to bring down SD-6 with the assistance of her handler, Michael Vaughn (Michael Vartan), and her estranged father Jack Bristow (Victor Garber), also a double agent. Along the way, Sydney fights various rival agents, rival terrorist groups, and traitors all the while keeping her cloak-and-dagger lifestyle a secret from her friends (season one). —ahmetkozan
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    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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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

      [talking about Sydney]

      Weiss: So she gave you a drawer, huh?

      Vaughn: It was a gesture of convenience.

      Weiss: And, uh, what did you put it in?

      Vaughn: Why do you care?

      Weiss: What do you mean, why do I care? Do you know how spoiled you are? You know, a drawer! I wish I had a girlfriend to say 'Hey, do you want a drawer?'

      Vaughn: I'll give you a drawer at my place.

      Weiss: I don't want a drawer at your place.

    • 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
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    User reviews264

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    8/10
    Fun Ride! Thanks Jen...
    The best sequel to the original movie "LaFemme Nikita" ! Such a fun fast ride. Editing, music, storyline, choreography all well done.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Bulgarian
      • Arabic
      • Cantonese
      • French
      • German
      • Hebrew
      • Hindi
      • Hungarian
      • Indonesian
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Portuguese
      • Romanian
      • Russian
      • Spanish
      • Thai
      • Ukrainian
      • Uzbek
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Bí Danh
    • Filming locations
      • U.S. Bank Tower - 633 W. Fifth Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • Bad Robot
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 16:9 HD

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