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Season 1 – Millennium

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Former FBI agent Frank Black tries to stem the tide of violent crime through psychological means. He joins the mysterious Millennium Group, an organization of former law-enforcement officers dedicated to battling crime as the millennium approaches - even though he blames the Group for the death of his wife.
Millennium — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Benefitting from Lance Henriksen's rugged star power, Millennium is another absorbing -- if markedly inferior to The X-Files -- foray into science fiction by creator Chris Carter.

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Diane Werts Newsday 10/20/2021
Evocatively moody (of course), but mighty tawdry going. Squeamish viewers, beware. Go to Full Review Noel Holston and Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 10/19/2021
Quietly intense, with roughly chiseled features, Henrikson is a compelling star presence in a calculatedly perverse show. Go to Full Review Frazier Moore Associated Press 10/19/2021
Where X-Files is intense and eerie, Millennium is doleful and dreary, with a dirge-like score for good measure Go to Full Review Joanne Weintraub Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Apr 14
It's all very graphic and sometimes very gripping, but it adds up to approximately nothing. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 10/25/2021
The pilot is quite intense. But for fans of "Files," it's the best reason to be afraid, very afraid. Go to Full Review Rick Kushman Sacramento Bee 10/21/2021
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Carter is a master of this semi sci-fi genre. It's smart, unpredictable, and emotional. It's also very graphic and very dark. X-Files loyalists will love it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacob B @RT89309114 02/23/2023 A dark and disturbing show with none of The X-Files' levity, Millennium has its share of weak episodes and usual first-season issues but it is a police procedural that, in the pre-CSI era, felt truly ahead of its time. Lance Henriksen delivers a terrific performance as Frank Black, the show does a good job delving into why people commit certain vile acts and there are some truly riveting episodes such as Frank searching for his brother's missing wife. One of the things I loved the most about this season however were the moments where Frank was bonding with his daughter and being a good dad. These heartwarming moments tended to be more memorable than the Seven-inspired narratives, in my opinion, at least. These moments helped to give Frank a reason to have something worth fighting for and provided the light to balance out the darkness. Chris Carter even said on the BTS featurette on the DVD that "the house" provided this aforementioned proverbial light. While Millennium might not have been quite the pop culture phenomenon that its sister show was, this first season still provides its share of dark content whilst taking risks that The X-Files wasn't willing to, making this a solid thriller show in its own right. P.S. I know about the massive retooling between seasons, don't worry. See more 10/26/2018 From Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, comes the dark, quasi-supernatural, crime drama Millennium. Season 1 follows former FBI agent Frank Black who moves his family to Seattle and becomes a consultant on criminal investigation as part of the Millennium Group; a group of specialists that investigate crimes of a violent or unusual nature. Starring Lance Henriksen, Megan Gallagher, and Terry O'Quinn, the show has a solid cast that delivers some good performances. And a number of interesting guest stars are featured, including CCH Pounder, Paul Dooley, Brad Dourif, and Jeffery Donovan. Additionally, Carter brings along several X-Files writers and producers, such as Frank Spotnitz, Glen Morgan, and James Wong, which gives the series an early X-Files feel; gritty and atmospheric. Going to the dark and disturbing places that most police procedures won't, Millennium delivers a strong first season. See more Read all reviews
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Lance Henriksen

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Megan Gallagher

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Bill Smitrovich

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Brittany Tiplady

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Terry O'Quinn

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CCH Pounder

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 1996 Pilot A former FBI agent (Lance Henriksen) with unique crime-solving abilities works for an underground task force to catch psychopathic killers; with Megan Gallagher. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 1996 Gehenna Frank's (Lance Henriksen) investigation of a young man's disappearance brings him face to face with evil. With Megan Gallagher and Bill Smitrovich. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 1996 Dead Letters The desperate search for a vicious killer takes an unexpected toll on Frank and his partner (James Morrison). Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 1996 The Judge A series of grisly murders leads Frank (Lance Henriksen) to a baffling conclusion about the person who committed them. With Megan Gallagher, Bill Smitrovich and Brittany Tiplady. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 22, 1996 522666 Frank (Lance Henriksen) must find a bomber who is terrorizing Washington before time runs out. With Megan Gallagher and Bill Smitrovich. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 29, 1996 Kingdom Come Frank hunts for a killer involved in religiously motivated murders as he struggles with Ardis Cohen (Lindsay Crouse). Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 1996 Blood Relatives Frank (Lance Henriksen) pursues a killer whose bizarre MO seems to include preying on the bereaved. With Megan Gallagher. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 20, 1996 The Well-Worn Lock Catherine asks for Frank's help when she tries to help a troubled woman revealing dark, family secrets. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 3, 1997 Wide Open Frank (Lance Henriksen) investigates the disappearance of a girl who witnessed her parents' murders. Also starring Megan Gallagher. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 10, 1997 The Wild and the Innocent Frank investigates the death of a state trooper when he believes the police are searching for the wrong man. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 24, 1997 Weeds Teenage boys disappear from a high-security neighborhood, leading Frank to suspect a member of the community. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 1997 Loin Like a Hunting Flame A local detective, unnerved by a series of sex crimes, complicates Frank's investigation of the case. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 7, 1997 Force Majeure A dark apocalyptic force could be the cause of a series of deaths Frank (Lance Henriksen) is investigating. With Megan Gallagher and Bill Smitrovich. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 14, 1997 The Thin White Line Frank is forced to confront painful memories when a jailed killer appears to be committing more crimes from prison. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 21, 1997 Sacrament Frank tries to cope with the murder of his brother when a dangerous kidnapper abducts his sister-in-law. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 21, 1997 Covenant Frank must testify against a confessed killer on death row, though he concludes that the man could not have committed the crime. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 28, 1997 Walkabout After suffering a mysterious memory loss, Frank struggles to determine what happened to him and why he feels that someone has died. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 18, 1997 Lamentation Frank's mission to recapture a serial killer leads him to believe the criminal's target is close to home. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 25, 1997 Powers, Principalities, Thrones and Dominions Frank reluctantly agrees to investigate a series of satanic killings that appear to have a connection to the recent death of his friend. Details Episode 20 Aired May 2, 1997 Broken World Frank investigates the serial mutilation of animals, hoping to catch the person before people become victims. Details Episode 21 Aired May 9, 1997 Maranatha Frank believes that a series of mob-style killings in New York's Russian community is related to their perception of Armageddon. Details Episode 22 Aired May 16, 1997 The Paper Dove While visiting Catherine's family in Washington, D.C., Frank is drawn into a murder investigation that will change his family forever. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Chris Carter
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 25, 1996