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Season 1 – Second Chance

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In this modern version of Mary Shelley's classic tale, a man is resurrected as a younger version of himself by two billionaire scientists. Founders of a social networking empire, Mary Goodwin (Dilshad Vadsaria) and her twin brother, Otto (Adhir Kalyan), decide to give new life to Jimmy Pritchard, a former sheriff who was killed during a robbery. In addition to being much younger and getting a second chance at life, Pritchard also finds he has new, astonishing physical abilities. Pritchard must decide whether he should embrace a new sense of purpose -- or fall prey to his former temptations.
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Critics Consensus

Second Chance boasts a few interesting ideas and Robert Kazinsky's game performance, but there aren't enough functioning parts in what's ultimately yet another mediocre take on the Frankenstein myth.

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Matt Zoller Seitz New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 14, 2016
The Frankenstein riff Second Chance is one of those distinctively Fox-network science-fiction shows that has a brain and an eccentric spirit but mostly keeps it hidden beneath conventional elements. Go to Full Review Mark Peikert TheWrap Jan 14, 2016
In the era of Peak TV (to use a handy if largely meaningless phrase), a series needs something more than an attractive, charming lead to stand out from the pack - even if that lead is as attractive and charismatic as Kazinsky. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jan 13, 2016
When it tries to go deep or dark, it feels overwritten and overwrought; as light entertainment, it's passably diverting, not without charm. Go to Full Review Tim Surette TV.com Jan 15, 2016
Second Chance was an idea that took on its own life, a mish-mash of various ideas forced to function as one being, much like Frankenstein's monster. But Frankenstein's monster was much smarter. PASS. Go to Full Review Mark Trammell TV Equals Jan 15, 2016
The show will likely become more of a standard crime procedural, though there were glimpses of something else interesting going on underneath the surface which might bode well for its future. One can only hope. Go to Full Review Jesse Schedeen IGN Movies Jan 14, 2016
6.7/10
Second Chance isn't the simple retread of The Six Million Dollar Man the early trailers made it out to be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RobNZoe K @RT47000536 Jun 27, 2024 It was sooooo good!!!!! The chemistry between Mary & Jimmy were great too!!!! Such a shame that they never got a second chance, the irony. See more Bruce H @Mysethfriend Nov 28, 2023 Overall, I mostly liked it. I was cheering it on and wanting it to get better. I was disappointed in its final episode and sorry that it was cancelled. See more Jan 5, 2021 They should do more seasons!Loved it! See more Mar 18, 2020 So disappointed that it didn't last longer. I think if it had been on a different network it would still be on! See more Nov 24, 2017 Love Love Love this season. We want another one!!!!! And Mary's wardrobe is GOALS!!! See more Jul 1, 2017 Reminded me of the mentalist in a good sort of way See more Read all reviews
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Robert Kazinsky

Jimmy Pritchard

Tim DeKay

Duval Pritchard

Dilshad Vadsaria

Mary Goodwin

Adhir Kalyan

Otto Goodwin

Ciara Bravo

Gracie Pritchard

Vanessa Lengies

Alexa

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 13, 2016 A Suitable Donor A 75-year-old man, who was killed after being forced to resign as Los Angeles County sheriff, is brought back to life as a younger version of himself with new physical abilities. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 20, 2016 One More Notch The power surge used to bring Pritchard back to life allows two murderers to escape from prison; Pritchard informs Duval that they're half-brothers. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 29, 2016 From Darkness, the Sun Jimmy tries to prove that he was a better police officer and man than Duval ever knew; a deadly psycho and another father-son duo cause trouble. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 5, 2016 Admissions A past case becomes relevant as Pritchard and Duval investigate murders involving young prodigies; Pritchard becomes a confidential informant for the FBI. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 12, 2016 Scratch That Glitch A dead pool predicts Mary will die on the same day as the launch of an important Lookinglass product; a near-fatal brawl sends Pritchard to the hospital; Otto discovers glitches in Pritchard's code. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 19, 2016 Palimpsest Pritchard and Duval pursue a killer who mutilates and disfigures victims; Otto feels resentful as Pritchard and Mary grow closer. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 26, 2016 That Time in the Car Pritchard must hide his history with Wally, the parole officer who is dating his daughter, Helen, when it is discovered that Wally is being coerced by a prisoner orchestrating an escape; Otto observes the anniversary of his parents' deaths. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 2016 May Old Acquaintance Be Forgot A major drug dealer (Mädchen Amick) turns out to be responsible for a murder 20 years earlier, which Pritchard helped cover up; Otto wants to find another blood donor for Mary; Gracie dates an older guy. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 11, 2016 When You Have to Go There, They Have to Take You In Duval and Pritchard team up to search for a serial killer; Alexa and Connor seek key technology from Lookinglass; as Mary and Pritchard grow closer, Otto takes measures to make sure Mary won't leave him. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 18, 2016 Geworfenheit Pritchard and Duval try to uncover Albert Lin's true identity and his role in a string of murders; the investigation forces Otto to decide whether to betray Mary to align himself with Connor Graff; Gracie disappears. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 25, 2016 Gelassenheit Pritchard and Duval race to save Gracie from Connor and Otto's experiment; Alexa helps Mary try to unlock the code to save Pritchard's life; Otto struggles with his conscience. Details

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Season Info

Director
Brad Turner
Screenwriter
Rand Ravich, Gwendolyn M. Parker
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 13, 2016
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