| The Event | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Nick Wauters |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Scott Starrett |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
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| Running time | 43 minutes |
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| Network | NBC |
| Release | September 20, 2010 – May 23, 2011 |
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The Event (stylized as THE EVƎNT) is an American television series containing elements of science fiction, action/adventure and political allegory. It was created by Nick Wauters and aired on NBC from September 20, 2010, to May 23, 2011. The plot centers on a group of extraterrestrials, some of whom have been detained by the United States government for sixty-six years since their ship crashed in Alaska, while others have secretly assimilated among the general populace. The series was picked up for a full first season of 22 episodes on October 18, 2010.[1] On May 13, 2011, NBC canceled the series after one season.[2]
- ^ "NBC Orders Full Seasons of 'The Event,' 'Outsourced' and 'Law & Order: Los Angeles'" (Press release). NBC. October 18, 2010. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "UPDATE: NBC Cancels 'The Event', Talks Underway To Continue The Show Elsewhere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2011.