9.045 minSeason 1 • Episode 22
LatestThe day of the prophesized flashforwad date arrives as everyone waits to see if their predictions take place. Mark uncovers the date of the next blackout, and Simon, with Demetri, attempts to stop it from happening by breaking into the NLAP mainframe.
When the entire world blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, everyone sees a flash of their own future 6 months from the present. For some, the future is hopeful, while for others, it is unexpected. For a few, it doesn't seem to exist. Knowing their fate will alter each person's life, destinies will be changed.
Writing
Premise so good ABC killed it immediately. RIP potential.
Acting
John Cho carries the 'I saw nothing' panic beautifully.
Creators
Brannon Braga, David S. Goyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert J. Sawyer's novel had a 21-year flash-forward; ABC demanded 6 months for relationship drama potential.
Premiered right after Lost's final season was announced—desperately marketed as its replacement, then sabotaged by scheduling against the World Series.
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