Alphas (2011)
A covert team of five individuals with extraordinary neurological abilities tackles cases no ordinary agency can solve, operating deep within the U.S. Department of Defense.
Alphas - Series Information
- Original Title: Alphas
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Created by: Zak Penn
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 11, 2011 (United States - TV-14), July 11, 2011 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2011 (France - 10), July 11, 2011 (Australia - M), July 11, 2011 (Italy - T), July 11, 2011 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: Syfy
- Alternative Titles: Люди Альфа (RU)
- Production Companies: BermanBraun
- Production Countries: Canada, United States of America
Alphas - Plot
Five ordinary people with superhuman physical and mental abilities are brought together to form one extraordinary team of Alphas. Operating within the U.S. Department of Defense, the team investigates cases that point to others with Alpha abilities.
Alphas - Trailer
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Super. And all too human.
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Alphas - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Zak Penn
Main Cast
- David Strathairn
- Ryan Cartwright
- Warren Christie
- Azita Ghanizada
- Laura Mennell
- Malik Yoba
- Mahershala Ali
- John Pyper-Ferguson
- Erin Way
- Kathleen Munroe
Writers
- Michael Karnow
- Robert Hewitt Wolfe
- Zak Penn
- Ira Steven Behr
- Adam Levy
Alphas - FAQs
Why was Alphas cancelled after two seasons?
Syfy cancelled Alphas in 2013 after two seasons, citing declining viewership and scheduling challenges. The cancellation was controversial because the Season 2 finale ended on a major cliffhanger, leaving the story unresolved and frustrating a dedicated fanbase who had hoped for a third season.
Does Alphas have a proper ending or conclusion?
Alphas does not have a satisfying conclusion. The series was cancelled abruptly after Season 2, which ended on a dramatic cliffhanger. No wrap-up movie or special was produced, leaving major storylines unresolved. The show is widely noted among fans as having one of the more frustrating unfinished endings in sci-fi television.
Where can you stream or watch Alphas?
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Who are the main actors in Alphas?
Alphas stars David Strathairn as Dr. Lee Rosen, Ryan Cartwright as Gary Bell, Warren Christie as Cameron Hicks, Azita Ghanizada as Rachel Pirzad, Laura Mennell as Nina Theroux, Malik Yoba as Bill Harken, and Mahershala Ali as Nathan Clay, among others.
Is Alphas based on a true story or source material?
Alphas is not based on a true story. It is an original science fiction concept created by Zak Penn and Michael Karnow. The series draws thematic inspiration from superhero fiction and government procedural dramas, imagining a world where individuals with neurological enhancements work within a covert U.S. government unit.
How many seasons and episodes does Alphas have?
Alphas ran for two seasons on Syfy, comprising 24 episodes in total. Season 1 consisted of 11 episodes and Season 2 expanded to 13 episodes. The series also has one special episode included in Season 0. It aired from July 2011 through January 2013.
What is the content rating for Alphas?
Alphas is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains moderate violence, mature themes, and some intense dramatic situations related to its superhuman abilities and government conspiracy storylines.
What are some shows similar to Alphas?
Viewers who enjoyed Alphas may also like Sense8, Kyle XY, La Femme Nikita, and Angela's Eyes, all of which blend action, character drama, and genre elements in comparable ways. American Odyssey and CSI: Cyber also share the procedural-meets-conspiracy tone that defined Alphas.
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