12 Monkeys (TV series)

12 Monkeys
Genre Science fiction
Mystery
Based on 12 Monkeys
Developed by Terry Matalas
Travis Fickett
Starring
Composer(s)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Natalie Chaidez (season 1)
  • Richard Suckle
  • Charles Roven
  • David Grossman
  • Terry Matalas & Travis Fickett
Producer(s)
  • Richard E. Robbins
  • Jake Kurily
Location(s)
Running time 40–47 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original network Syfy
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release January 16, 2015 (2015-01-16) – present (present)
External links
Official website

12 Monkeys is an American television series on Syfy created by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett.[1] It is a science fiction mystery drama loosely based on the 1995 film of the same name, directed by Terry Gilliam, which itself was based on Chris Marker's 1962 short film La Jetée. The series premiered on January 16, 2015.[2] On March 12, 2015, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on April 18, 2016.[3][4] On June 29, 2016, the series was renewed for a 10-episode third season, set to premiere in 2017.[5]

Premise

Time traveler James Cole (Aaron Stanford) travels from the year 2043 to the present day to stop the release of a deadly virus by the enigmatic organization known as "The Army of the Twelve Monkeys". That virus, in Cole's original timeline, caused the death of 93.6% of the world population. Cole will be helped by the brilliant virologist Cassandra Railly (Amanda Schull) and a math genius with psychological issues, Jennifer Goines (Emily Hampshire) whose father, Leland Goines (Zeljko Ivanek), Cole has killed.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113January 16, 2015 (2015-01-16)April 10, 2015 (2015-04-10)
213April 18, 2016 (2016-04-18)July 18, 2016 (2016-07-18)
310[6]2017 (2017)[6]2017 (2017)[6]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Development

Syfy announced the development of a television adaptation of 12 Monkeys for the first time on July 2013, giving the project a pilot order just a month later, on August 26, 2013.[12] Production began in November 2013. Due to the series being labeled as "cast contingent", the series did not move forward until the roles of Cole and Goines were cast.[13] On April 4, 2014, Syfy green-lit the first season,[14] which consists of 13 episodes, including the pilot filmed in 2013. The pilot was written by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett, who had written for the series Terra Nova, and was directed by Jeffrey Reiner, while Natalie Chaidez served as showrunner. Matalas presented the new series as a "complete reimagining" of the film and not just a remake, citing Looper as an inspiration for the time-travel visual effects.[1] The series premiered on January 16, 2015, and was renewed for a second season on March 12, 2015, with the current co-executive producers Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett stepping in for Natalie Chaidez.[15]

Produced by Universal Cable Productions and Atlas Entertainment, principal photography takes place in Toronto.[16]

Reception

Critical

The first season of 12 Monkeys has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a score 74 percent. The critics consensus for season 1 reads: "The nonsensical time travel in 12 Monkeys makes it less watchable than its original source material, but the high quality execution and cool characters are top-notch."[17] Christine Seghers wrote for IGN: "What started as a simple "let's go back and fix this" story soon blossomed into a deep philosophical mediation on the concept of predestination versus free will. If you wanted it. The show is also an awful lot of fun."[18]

Broadcast

Syfy UK acquired regional broadcasting rights and 12 Monkeys premiered in the UK on February 27, 2015.[19]

References

  1. 1 2 Ng, Philiana (July 14, 2014). "'12 Monkeys' Producer on Syfy Series: 'It's a Complete Reimagining'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 9, 2014). "'12 Monkeys' to Premiere Friday, January 16 at 9PM on Syfy". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ Roots, Kimberly (March 12, 2015). "12 Monkeys Renewed for Season 2". TV Line. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Assassin (January 7, 2016). "12 Monkeys - Season 2 - Premiere Date Announced + First Look Photo". SpoilerTV.
  5. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (June 29, 2016). "12 Monkeys renewed for season 3 — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 Abrams, Natalie (June 29, 2016). "12 Monkeys renewed for season 3 — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Natalie Abrams (July 11, 2015). "Comic Con 2015: 12 Monkeys lands Battlestar Galactica vet in season 2". EW. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ Rebecca Iannucci (March 13, 2015). "TVLine Items: Syfy's Newest Monkey, Diddy Does black-ish and More". TVLine. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  9. 1 2 "Syfy's 12 Monkeys Adds Rookie Blue Vet, Originals Alum and Two Others — TVLine". TVLine.
  10. ↑ Denise Petski (August 3, 2015). "Tanc Sade Joins Showtime Pilot 'Roadies'; Scottie Thompson In Syfy's '12 Monkeys'". Deadline. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ Natalie Abrams (August 10, 2015). "12 Monkeys lands Downton Abbey, The Shield alums for season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  12. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (August 26, 2013). "'12 Monkeys' Adaptation Gets Pilot Order at Syfy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  13. ↑ Lynette Rice (August 26, 2013). "SyFy orders '12 Monkeys' pilot". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  14. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (April 4, 2014). "'12 Monkeys' Adaptation Lands Series Order at Syfy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  15. ↑ Bibel, Sara (April 4, 2014). "Syfy Greenlights 12 Episodes of '12 Monkeys' (Updated)". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  16. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 29, 2014). "Syfy's '12 Monkeys' To Commence Series Production in Toronto". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  17. ↑ "12 Monkeys - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  18. ↑ "12 Monkeys: Season 1 Review". IGN. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Syfy Sets UK Premiere Date For '12 Monkeys'". TVWise. December 29, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

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