The Event

The Event 716s69

2010
The Event
The Event

The Event 716s69

7 | TV-14 | en | Drama

The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.

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EP1  I Haven't Told You Everything
Sep. 20,2010
I Haven't Told You Everything

After his girlfriend mysteriously disappears from a cruise, Sean Walker discovers a conspiracy of global proportions.

EP2  To Keep Us Safe
Sep. 27,2010
To Keep Us Safe

The president's staff grapples with a new reality; the conspiracy engulfs an FBI agent and a mercenary with questionable ties; a shadowy figure emerges with knowledge of the detainees.

EP3  Protect Them from the Truth
Oct. 04,2010
Protect Them from the Truth

The istration unveils a tough new strategy to force Sophia to reveal the detainees' plan; Vicky and Carter possess a crucial hostage.

EP4  A Matter of Life and Death
Oct. 11,2010
A Matter of Life and Death

The White House grapples with a mysterious biological threat. Their only hope is to crack Sophia during interrogation. Meanwhile, Vicky and Carter keep their hostage captive while they await further instructions. FBI Agent Collier, on her search for Leila, stumbles upon Vicky's secret life. Elsewhere, a powerful businessman, Dempsey with classified intelligence and ties to the White House, emerges from the shadows.

EP5  Casualties of War
Oct. 18,2010
Casualties of War

The CDC tries to identify the contagion and treat those infected as the biological threat intensifies; Simon asks Sophia to betray Thomas.

EP6  Loyalty
Oct. 25,2010
Loyalty

Sean encounters a mysterious conspiracy theorist while looking for answers in Leila's home; Simon's allegiances are tested.

EP7  I Know Who You Are
Nov. 08,2010
I Know Who You Are

President Martinez orders Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling, to root out the mole from their staff, which causes Sterling to question his judgment of people close to him. Sophia reasserts her power over Thomas and the other detainees, and she prepares them for the next leg of their mission. Elsewhere, with the aid of Madeline, Sean continues his hunt for answers, all the while trying to stay one step ahead of the covert agents who trail him.

EP8  For the Good of Our Country
Nov. 15,2010
For the Good of Our Country

President Martinez, furious about recent security failures, demands answers from Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling. When he doesn't receive the progress that he desires, Martinez decides to personally interrogate Michael Buchanan about his involvement in the assassination attempt. While Michael holds to his claim that he doesn't know who is involved, he inadvertently reveals incriminating evidence about someone deep inside the President's staff. Meanwhile, Dempsey dispatches Vicky on a new clandestine mission. And, elsewhere, Sean and Leila scramble to stay ahead of the covert ops that are trying to silence them and what they know.

EP9  Your World to Take
Nov. 22,2010
Your World to Take

President Martinez reacts to the knowledge of who betrayed him within his istration. Meanwhile, after revealing her plan for the Sleepers' future, Sophia learns of dissension among her people. She sets a trap for the perpetrators and acts decisively to quell any future mutiny. Elsewhere, Sean and Leila try to unravel the mystery of Samantha's kidnapping, while evading Dempsey's nefarious clutches.

EP10  Everything Will Change
Nov. 29,2010
Everything Will Change

Sophia's suspicions are confirmed when Thomas reveals a shocking new plan. Leila and Sean battle mercenaries while searching for Samantha.

EP11  And Then There Were More
Mar. 07,2011
And Then There Were More

Martinez and his Chief of Staff order their intelligence departments to determine the nature of Thomas' message and who it was sent to. Meanwhile, Thomas launches a surprise attack, Alaskan Senator Catherine Lewis threatens to go on national television to alert the public to the enemy among them, and Sean and Leila get a fresh lead on Samantha's location.

EP12  Inostranka
Mar. 07,2011
Inostranka

Meanwhile, newly appointed Alaskan Senator Catherine Lewis threatens to divulge information about the Mt. Inostranka detention facility on an episode of "HARDBALL with Chris Matthews." Elsewhere, Sean and Leila get a fresh lead on the whereabouts of Samantha, but it leads them to a dramatic turn in their lives. James Dempsey foresees that he and Sean will once again cross paths.

EP13  Turnabout
Mar. 14,2011
Turnabout

President Martinez gets tougher with dealing with the cleanup of Thomas's breakout of 51 Inostranka detainees. Michael drops Lelia and Samantha off with a fellow alien family to go help Sophia stop Thomas. The 51 detainees and Thomas move into a suburban area, while Michael and Sophia detain one of them for questioning. Sean gets into a bar fight.

EP14  A Message Back
Mar. 21,2011
A Message Back

Thomas summons Sophia, Diane Geller, and the other Sleepers to reveal the contents of the game-changing message he received. With newfound intensity, President Martinez confronts Vice President Ray Jarvis about his betrayal. Sean blackmails Vicky into helping him on a mission of vengeance. Elsewhere, Dempsey continues on his hunt for experimental subjects.

EP15  Face Off
Mar. 28,2011
Face Off

Negotiations for the release of the Sleepers begin after Sophia triggers a national disaster; Sean and Vicky continue their mission.

EP16  You Bury Other Things Too
Apr. 04,2011
You Bury Other Things Too

The Sleepers mourn their losses after negotiations are derailed; Sterling tries to test Simon's loyalties; President Martinez asks Sen. Lewis to find any remaining moles in the White House.

EP17  Cut Off the Head
Apr. 18,2011
Cut Off the Head

Vice President Jarvis vocalizes his lack of faith in President Martinez's leadership and agrees to meet with an adversary. Senator Catherine Lewis reports the findings of her surreptitious blood testing of the White House staff only to find one holdout, someone very close to the President. Sophia pushes forward in her search for a super weapon. And, after witnessing injustices within the Sleeper community, Leila begins to question where she belongs. Elsewhere, Sean and Vicky find whom they've been hunting for, but it may be too late.

EP18  Strain
Apr. 25,2011
Strain

The White House is rocked by the sudden illness of one of their own, leaving Chief of Staff Peel and Sterling to investigate possible conspirators. Michael Buchanan comes to the aid of Leila, but it leaves them both at risk of Sophia's wrath. Across the globe in Russia, Sean and Vicky race to stop Sophia's weapon from being loaded onto a plane heading to the United States.

EP19  Us or Them
May. 02,2011
Us or Them

The White House grapples with the unfolding tragedy as Sterling continues the investigation into his primary suspect. Sophia manipulates the traitor inside the White House, confirming the suspicions of Chief of Staff Peel. Leila and Michael attempt to rescue Simon, but at tremendous personal risk. Elsewhere, Sean and Vicky try to identify Sophia's secret courier before it's too late.

EP20  One Will Live, One Will Die
May. 09,2011
One Will Live, One Will Die

With doubt still surrounding the tragedy at the White House, Sterling encounters an unlikely ally in Simon, who risks his life to return with a possible antidote. Against the wishes of Chief of Staff Richard Peel, Jarvis authorizes an air strike to neutralize them. Meanwhile, Sophia continues on her diabolical plan to exterminate the human race, now with the help of an unwitting accomplice -- Leila

EP21  The Beginning of the End
May. 16,2011
The Beginning of the End

President Martinez makes a triumphant albeit shaky return to the White House, determined to punish the traitors who conspired against him. Sophia forges ahead with her plan, while battling a new enemy -- the guilt that has begun to plague her. Sean and Vicky form an impromptu team with Sterling and Simon in order to track down Sophia's headquarters and stop her before the destruction of all human life.

EP22  Arrival
May. 23,2011
Arrival

The White House is gripped by a power struggle of historic proportions, pitting Martinez and Chief of Staff Peel against Jarvis and his secret ally, Sophia. Elsewhere, Sean, Vicky, Sterling, and Simon race to stop the dispersion points for the virus. Meanwhile, Leila fights for her life. But it all may be too late -- as the portal begins to open, sending tremors across the globe.

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Released: 2010-09-20 | Released Producted By: Universal Media Studios , Steve Stark Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.nbc.com/the-event/
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The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.

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Cast

Scott Patterson

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Nick Wauters

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Universal Media Studios , Steve Stark Productions

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Cathy Frank
Cathy Frank

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Steve Stark
Steve Stark

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Evan Katz
Evan Katz

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Jeffrey Reiner
Jeffrey Reiner

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The Event Audience Reviews 1k3c54

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped
Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype
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StuOz A enger plane goes missing, a 20-something male is on the run from the FBI, this is just part of the adventure.I first saw this in 2017 on DVD. The DVD cover sort of promised science fiction and the series title, The Event, does sound like a sci-fi title. But it is more of an adventure/Lost-ish series instead. Not what I expected.The Event series begins so well.In fact, after watching the first two episodes you will think you have found a real gem of a series. By episode seven or eight I had some concerns that I was not going to make all the way through the 22 episodes. I gave up at episode ten.What kept me going for ten episodes is that I just wanted to see what happens next with young Sean Ritter (almost a younger version of Richard Kimble from The Fugitive TV series), but as the series moved on we also got swamped with dull sub-plots about boring aliens and a boring US president. It just got too much for me when all I wanted was to follow the lead character and nothing else.Perhaps others will enjoy this show more than me. Maybe I have just seen too many US adventure shows like this and I did not want to go down this road yet again. Maybe that was the problem I had with it?
Dalibor Soldo It comes to my attention that in this modern world more intelligent series you make more bigger fail it becomes. Kids just want simple story with simple facts and some sex scenes. Well if you are into something different and complicated, something that will keep you in front of your TV then watch this series. Down side is there is no season 2. Why? That might be something I cant explain or lets say no1 can with some logical explanation. Watched like billion movies and series and beside 24h, Vikings and limitless this is awesome. Crew is really good, story is full of turning points and idea it self is brilliant for me. Problem is even there is a lot of things going on season 1 generally it looks like intro for season 2 that by story line should be so freaking good.
Tss5078 Let me guess, you've never heard of the Event? The show was yet another networks answer to Lost and this one had a real shot at success. The initial ratings were high, leading NBC to pick the show up for an entire season. As has become common place on NBC, after four episodes they took it off for weeks to promote some God awful reality show, and when they brought it back, it was on a new night and the rating plummeted. The Event had a terrific premise and has been called a meeting between 24 and the 4400, I couldn't agree more. 66 years ago, an alien ship crashed in Alaska, and the aliens aboard were not strange creatures, but were in fact nearly identical to us. The only difference being that the age at a much slower rate than we do. About half the crew escaped and tried to peacefully blend into society, but it was hard since they barely age, and often had to re-start their lives. The other group was locked up by the U.S. government until such time as their true reasons for being here could be explained. The series starts when a new President (Blair Underwood) takes office and learns of the prison. His first reaction is that they've never done anything wrong and he's planning to reveal them to the world and set them free, but someone doesn't want that to happen. This unknown force orchestrates this huge conspiracy to assassinate the President, while painting the aliens in a much different light. Most episodes are split into three separate stories that all relate to one another. The White House angel looks as though it could be right out of 24, as it is so similar to what we saw on FOX for 7 seasons. The aliens go from friend to foe and the President and his men, those who are actually his men, will stop at nothing to find the rest of them. The next part shows the aliens themselves lead by Sophia (Laura Innes) who has many different goals that frequently change and surprise you. It's this part of the storyline that I found to be the most enjoyable and interesting part of the show. The third sequence follows an ordinary couple that just happened to get caught in the middle, but may ultimately be the key to this whole thing. The writing for this show is as good as you will see on Television, it's not in quite as much detail as 24, and the timeline can be somewhat hard to follow, but never the less it's very well done. Unusual for this type of show is also the fact that there is no one person who you can call the star. Jason Ritter is the face that is most associated with the show, but he's not more important than anyone else, leading me to believe that his looks have something to do with it. Overall, The Event is another terrific show that was killed by network mismanagement. I sometimes wonder if these executives actually watch the shows they put on the air and realize what they have. There is no doubt in my mind, that if NBC hadn't put it on an 8 week hiatus and then changed it's time slot, that this show would be in the top 10 by now. Instead one of the most interesting shows to come along in years is another Nielsen casualty. For fans of the show, there is still some hope as for the past two years, the Syfy channel has been interested in doing a mini-series, with the possibility of re-launch should the ratings call for one. I am one of the people who will definitely be keeping his fingers crossed for that.