| Under the Dome | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
 Region 1 DVD cover | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | June 24 – September 16, 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of Under the Dome, an American science fiction mystery drama television series, premiered on CBS on June 24, 2013,[1] and ended on September 16, 2013.[2]
Based on the novel of the same name written by Stephen King, Under the Dome tells the story of the residents of the fictional small town of Chester's Mill, when a massive, transparent, indestructible dome suddenly cuts them off from the rest of the world. Military forces and the government positioned outside the barrier attempt to break it down, while the residents trapped inside must find their own ways to survive with diminishing resources and rising tensions. A small group of people inside the dome must also unravel complicated mysteries in order to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
The first season has a score of 68/100, based on 45 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews", on review aggregator website Metacritic.[3] The season has a score of 83/100, based on 52 reviews, on film and TV review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes; the site's critical consensus for the season reads: "Under the Dome is an effective and engrossing horror/mystery with airtight plotting and great special effects."[4]
The first season of Under the Dome aired in the United States on Mondays at 10:00 pm ET, where it received an average of 2.7/8 in the 18–49 demographic and 11.21 million viewers over its 13-episode run.[5]
- ^ Ng, Philiana (January 12, 2013). "CBS Sets Premiere Dates for Under the Dome, Big Brother and Unforgettable". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ ""Curtains"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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