Touch (2012)
A gripping sci-fi drama about a father, his extraordinary son, and the invisible threads connecting humanity across the globe.
Touch - Series Information
- Original Title: Touch
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Created by: Tim Kring
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 25, 2012 (United States - TV-14)
- Networks: FOX
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox Television, Tailwind Productions, Chernin Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Зв'язок (UA)
Touch - Plot
Martin Bohm, a widower and single father, is haunted by an inability to connect to his autistic, mute 11-year-old son, Jake. Their relationship and their lives take an extraordinary turn when he discovers his gifted son has the ability to see things that no one else can and the patterns that connect seemingly unrelated events.
Touch - Trailer
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The world is connected. But only his son sees how.
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Touch - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Tim Kring
Main Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland
- David Mazouz
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Saxon Sharbino
- Lukas Haas
- Greg Ellis
- Maria Bello
- Saïd Taghmaoui
- Bodhi Elfman
- Roxana Brusso
Writers
- Tim Kring
- Carol Barbee
- Robert Levine
- Chris Levinson
- David Eick
Executive Producers
- Francis Lawrence
- Katherine Pope
Touch - FAQs
Where can you stream Touch the TV series?
Touch is available to purchase digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. The series is not currently available on major subscription streaming platforms, so buying individual episodes or full seasons is the primary viewing option.
Why was Touch cancelled after two seasons?
FOX cancelled Touch in 2013 after two seasons due to declining ratings. The show's viewership dropped significantly from its strong pilot performance, and the network chose not to renew it for a third season. The series ended without a formal conclusion to its ongoing storylines.
Who are the main actors in Touch?
Touch stars Kiefer Sutherland as Martin Bohm and David Mazouz as his son Jacob. The supporting cast includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Saxon Sharbino, Lukas Haas, Maria Bello, Saïd Taghmaoui, Greg Ellis, Bodhi Elfman, and Roxana Brusso.
What is Touch the FOX series about?
Touch follows Martin Bohm, a widowed single father struggling to connect with his autistic, non-verbal 11-year-old son Jake. When Martin discovers Jake can perceive hidden numerical patterns linking seemingly unrelated people and events worldwide, their lives are transformed by an extraordinary mission to help strangers in need.
Is Touch based on a true story?
Touch is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional concept created by Tim Kring, who also created Heroes. The series draws inspiration from real-world theories about numerical patterns, interconnectedness, and autism spectrum disorder, but the characters and storylines are entirely fictional.
How many seasons and episodes does Touch have?
Touch ran for two seasons on FOX, comprising 26 episodes in total. Season 1 contained 13 episodes and Season 2 also contained 13 episodes. The series aired from January 2012 to May 2013 before being cancelled by the network.
What is the content rating for Touch?
Touch is rated TV-14, indicating the series contains content that may be unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Parents are cautioned that the show includes some dramatic intensity, thematic elements involving loss and trauma, and occasional scenes of peril.
Who created the TV series Touch?
Touch was created by Tim Kring, the television writer and producer best known for creating the superhero drama Heroes. Kring developed Touch as a globe-spanning mystery drama exploring themes of human connection, fate, and the hidden mathematics underlying everyday life.
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