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Season 1 – Helix

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Drs. Alan Farragut and Julia Walker -- scientists who used to be married and, at one time, worked for the Centers for Disease Control -- have seen their share of disease outbreaks in their careers, whether or their own or with the agency. The outbreaks seem to be getting worse every time, causing them to face life-and-death struggles in order to contain the viruses they come up against. Fighting the diseases usually leads the pathologists to remote and isolated locations, but failure to make the journeys could prevent efforts to contain the outbreaks and lead to annihilation of mankind.
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Helix — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Effectively creepy and oozing with chills, Helix unexpectedly digs deep into its world and its characters, with a suspenseful plot that continues to pique interest as it advances.

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Neil Genzlinger New York Times 01/13/2014
Billy Campbell anchors the cast admirably as Dr. Alan Farragut... Mr. Campbell is one of the busiest actors around... An abundance of work can sometimes lead to performances that feel phoned in, but not here. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 01/10/2014
Indeed, to the degree that it pulls out the old tropes and sends us into the expected dark corridors or air ducts, it is just that much more suspenseful precisely because we've been there before. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 01/10/2014
The plot creaks, but for the most part, Helix is sufficiently scary. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/18/2017
Perhaps in time Helix will develop into something more substantial but in its first two hours it sets up a lot of questions without providing answers or a compelling reason for viewers to stick with it. Go to Full Review Jac Kern Cincinnati CityBeat 09/12/2017
Everyone loves a good outbreak drama... and Helix delivers. Go to Full Review Jordan Farley SFX Magazine 06/27/2014
3/5
Has one of the most compelling and confident openings since Battlestar Galactica, but goes hilariously off the rails around the mid-season mark. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ale C @RT03314348 May 3 This series exemplifies creative ambition marred by fundamental execution failures. It's plagued by glaring, undeniable gaps in logic and coherence, extending beyond mere continuity. Character development is weak; depicting CDC agents as "ripped" action heroes fighting immortals strains credulity . The narrative inexplicably devolves from a viral outbreak premise into a generic "good versus evil" trope, relying on tired formulas . Lazy writing is evident, such as replacing a 100-soldier strike team with a single "man-child" assassin . Acting and directing are equally problematic; performances often appear nonsensical, indicating poor guidance or interpretation . These pervasive flaws in craft led to a frustrating viewing experience. The disastrous second season was an inevitable consequence of these foundational weaknesses. See more David W @Sternhammer Jan 25 Superb acting, great location, very well directed, great twist filled script and very creepy. A very, very good opening season. See more John O. @joverbey21 Oct 10 Great series. Great twists and turns. Science and horror. I said Oh No! About once an episode. I think the music of the series, at times kills the mood of some very seriously well acted scenes. See more Riley A @RT64007423 07/10/2024 Extremely underrated, one of my favorite tv shows See more Andrei D @RT74856639 04/01/2024 Starts off decent but slides toward stupid See more Jason @Jason00755801 11/26/2023 The casting, acting and cinematography for season 1 was amazing. They just string it along too long. The story could have been effectively told in 3, 1-hour episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Billy Campbell

Dr. Alan Farragut

Hiroyuki Sanada

Dr. Hiroshi Hatake

Kyra Zagorsky

Dr. Julia Walker

Mark Ghanimé

Maj. Sergio Balleseros

Jordan Hayes

Dr. Sarah Jordan

Meegwun Fairbrother

Daniel Aerov

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2014 Pilot CDC pathologist Dr. Alan Farragut and his team come face-to-face with unimaginable horrors when they arrive at the Arctic Biosystems base to investigate a strange retrovirus. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 1, 2014 Vector Dr. Farragut's team tries to deal with the infected victims of Peter's attack and contain the virus. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2014 274 The team thinks they've got the virus contained, but deadly secrets and intrigue fester and spread as quickly as the virus. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2014 Single Strand As the crisis heightens and Walker tries to survive on Level R, suspicions grow as the team keeps secrets from each other. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2014 The White Room Suspicion and death stalk the base; team members begin to realize that no one is quite who they seem to be. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2014 Aniqatiga Alan and Jordan make progress in decoding the virus; Hatake cures Walker before the corporation's helicopter arrives. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 14, 2014 Survivor Zero Hatake rescues Walker from Sutton's mercenaries. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 19, 2014 Bloodline Sutton holds Walker prisoner; the vectors launch an attack and snatch Peter's body. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 28, 2014 Level X Unlikely alliances are formed; Alan and Walker undertake a dangerous mission. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 7, 2014 Fushigi Alan and Walker journey to an abandoned satellite station and discover the truth behind Hatake's plan. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 14, 2014 Black Rain Peter leads a last ditch effort to spread the virus; the mercenaries go after the CDC scientists. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 21, 2014 The Reaping Alan, Hatake, Daniel, and Walker set a trap for an assassin. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 28, 2014 Dans L'Ombre Alan tries to avert global disaster by battling The Scythe. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ronald D. Moore, Lynda Obst
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2014