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Season 1 – The Dead Zone

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – The Dead Zone Jun 2002 Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Following a car crash that leaves him in a coma for six years, Johnny Smith awakens to find that he has the gift/curse of second sight. With the assistance of friend Bruce Lewis, average citizen Johnny usually gets pulled into mysteries he's only able to help authorities solve because of his newfound ability -- which, by the way, Bruce remained skeptical about for years. Johnny's former wife, Sarah, married the town sheriff after being told her husband would never wake up; having been pregnant with their child when the car accident happened, Sarah is now raising her and Johnny's son with husband Walt. Thankfully, Walt and Johnny have formed an unlikely alliance -- and Johnny helps Walt with his police business as often as possible. Based on the Stephen King novel.
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Bolstered by a riveting performance from Anthony Michael Hall and impressive visuals, The Dead Zone takes the premise of Stephen King's original story in an intelligent new direction.

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Anita Gates New York Times Jan 16, 2020
The show's scariness seems forced. Go to Full Review David Bianculli New York Daily News Jan 16, 2020
2.5/5
USA's "The Dead Zone" takes its concept and characters seriously, without any playful subtext or comic relief. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post Oct 23, 2019
3.5/4
It is absolutely riveting. And Anthony Michael Hall has grown up to be not only a terrific actor, but a hunk and a half. There is all kinds of innovative photography, good writing, and a heck of a premise. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Jan 16, 2020
Pilot is promising, laying the groundwork for what could be a worthy series. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jan 16, 2020
Pilot sets up the story with heartfelt moments of wistful longing and some intriguing special effects. Go to Full Review Brian Zoromski IGN Movies Oct 23, 2019
9/10
I think the series has a lot of potential, with a strong cast, effective writing, and intriguing special effects sequences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Oct 18, 2020 I loved the series, but was disappointed with the ending. See more Apr 6, 2020 One of the best shows it's worth it.. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Piller

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Shawn Piller

Creator

Anthony Michael Hall

Johnny Smith

Nicole de Boer

Sarah Bracknell Bannerman

Chris Bruno

Sheriff Walt Bannerman

John L. Adams

Bruce Lewis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 16, 2002 Wheel of Fortune After six years in a coma, a man (Anthony Michael Hall) awakens to find he has the gift of second sight. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 23, 2002 What It Seems Despite the sheriff's skepticism, Johnny uses his newfound psychic powers to help solve a serial murder case. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 30, 2002 Quality of Life Johnny gains trust in his powers after they enable him to save a star athlete from a potentially fatal heart condition. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 7, 2002 Enigma Johnny's psychic powers allow him to help trace an old man's lost love. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 14, 2002 Unreasonable Doubt Serving on a jury, Johnny employs his psychic powers to try to convince his fellow jurors that the defendant is "not guilty." Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 21, 2002 The House Johnny befriends a young girl and helps her grief-stricken mother come to terms with her son's heroic death. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 28, 2002 Enemy Mind Johnny helps to save a teenage runaway from her deadly fate on the streets. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 4, 2002 Netherworld A crisis at a mall sends Johnny into a psychic overload, blurring the line between vision and reality. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 11, 2002 The Siege Johnny must employ his powers when he gets caught up in a bank robbery. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 18, 2002 Here There Be Monsters Residents of a small New England town accuse Johnny of witchcraft. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 25, 2002 Dinner With Dana A jealous ex-lover stalks Dana as her affair with Johnny heats up. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 8, 2002 Shaman An American Indian medicine man who died centuries ago inhabits Johnny's visions. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 15, 2002 Destiny Johnny is haunted by an apocalyptic vision surrounding a rising politician. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Lafia, Michael Robison, Jon Cassar, James A. Contner, Michael Shapiro, Rachel Talalay, Robert Lieberman
Creator
Michael Piller, Shawn Piller
Executive Producer
Michael Piller, Lloyd Segan, Shawn Piller, Robert Lieberman
Screenwriter
Michael Taylor, Joe Menosky, Michael Piller, Shawn Piller
Network
USA
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 16, 2002
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