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Season 1 – Alphas

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Alphas are ordinary citizens with amazing abilities (including superhuman physical and mental abilities) who operate within the Department of Defense. The clandestine group, led by pre-eminent neurologist Dr. Lee Rosen, investigates cases that point to others with similar Alpha abilities. Working against the clock to solve this new brand of crime, the Alphas must prevent their own personality differences and disparate backgrounds from interfering with their overall mission -- catching the enemy.
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Alphas — Season 1

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It treads familiar ground, but Alphas succeeds on the strength of its characters and brisk pacing.

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Thomas Sutcliffe Independent (UK) 10/19/2011
It's that kind of science-fiction drama, one that understands that a little bit of bathos and banality will enrich the mix, rather than curdle it. Go to Full Review John Crace Guardian 10/18/2011
Alphas is a cut above the usual sci-fi tosh. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 07/11/2011
2/5
SyFy's Alphas might have been a reasonable excuse for summer entertainment five years ago but we've seen too many shows like it in the last few to give this disappointment a pass. Go to Full Review Billy Grifter Den of Geek 01/05/2019
It needs to not spoon-feed the audience so mechanically, and find some things about its characters that aren't so clichéd. Go to Full Review Abbie Bernstein Assignment X 01/05/2019
B+
A series that deserves its renewal. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 01/05/2019
The cast is solid. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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james o @RT63376403 Mar 29 the series similar X-Men. See more 03/07/2014 What an unique series. Most of the complaints are that this show follows the same path as many other sci-fi shows. First, I will admit that I have not watched a lot of sc-fi series. However, I am a fan of superheroes. To me, Alphas Season 1 is seems to almost create a modern, realistic version of X-Men. Instead of mutants, you have alphas. Instead of Professor X, you get Dr. Rosen. But whether or not that is important to others, the show itself and very entertaining, even if the first season starts out slowly. See more Read all reviews
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David Strathairn

Dr. Lee Rosen

Malik Yoba

Bill Harken

Warren Christie

Cameron Hicks

Laura Mennell

Nina Theroux

Ryan Cartwright

Gary Bell

Azita Ghanizada

Rachel Pirzad

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 11, 2011 Pilot Messages send a man to a rooftop, where he executes an improbable shooting. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 11, 2011 Pilot Messages send a man to a rooftop, where he executes an improbable shooting. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 18, 2011 Cause & Effect Marcus escapes from Binghamton causing Rosen to re-evaluate his feelings about the government. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 25, 2011 Anger Management The team relocates to new offices and investigates violent public riots. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 1, 2011 Rosetta On the trail of the Red Flag leader who ordered their assassination, the team discover a woman who cannot speak, but understands every known language. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 8, 2011 Never Let Me Go Dr. Rosen and his team are recruited as members of the Defense Criminal Investigation Service; their first case deals with deaths involving high-school students. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 15, 2011 Bill and Gary's Excellent Adventure Gary and Harken come across an active FBI case involving a kidnapping; Hicks and Nina grow close after Nina is questioned about the death of her boyfriend. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 22, 2011 Catch and Release The team receives orders to find and protect Skylar, an Alpha with skills that could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 29, 2011 A Short Time in Paradise A deadly cult leader named Jonas entrances Hicks and Nina as Dr. Rosen examines his beliefs. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 12, 2011 Blind Spot After capturing an Alpha working as an obstetrician to cause an increase in Alpha births, the team returns to their office only to find themselves under siege by an Alpha capable of avoiding any form of detection. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 20, 2011 The Unusual Suspects Nathan holds Dr. Rosen's group against their will under the belief that one of its members works for Red Flag. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 26, 2011 Original Sin On the trail of an assassin, the team crosses paths with Rosen's Alpha daughter, Danielle, who carries information about a major Red Flag meeting. Details

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Alphas — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Nick Copus, Jack Bender, John Showalter, Karen Gaviola, Kevin Hooks, J. Miller Tobin, Jeffrey Hunt
Executive Producer
Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, Gene Stein, Zak Penn, Ira Steven Behr
Screenwriter
Zak Penn, Ira Steven Behr, Michael Chamoy, Julie Siege, Jordan Rosenberg, Marc Bernardin, Michael Karnow, Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2011