1.043 minSeason 1 • Episode 22
LatestThe White House is gripped by a power struggle of historic proportions, pitting Martinez and Chief of Staff Peel against Jarvis and his secret ally, Sophia. Elsewhere, Sean, Vicky, Sterling, and Simon race to stop the dispersion points for the virus. Meanwhile, Leila fights for her life. But it all may be too late -- as the portal begins to open, sending tremors across the globe.
The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.
Acting
Blair Underwood's president deserves better material.
Direction
Relentless timeline-juggling keeps you dizzy.
Writing
Ambition that wrote checks the cancelation couldn't cash.
Creator
Nick Wauters
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NBC marketed this as the 'next Lost' and even scheduled it in Lost's old timeslot—then canceled it with the mother of all unresolved cliffhangers. The writers had a five-season plan. NBC had other ideas.
The Event represents peak 2010-2011 broadcast network desperation: throw money at mysterious sci-fi, hope for Lost magic, cancel when ratings dip. It killed the 'mythology show' boom dead for years.
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