Containment (TV series)

Containment
GenreDrama
Based onCordon
by Carl Joos
Developed byJulie Plec
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
ProducerCyrus Yavneh
Production locationsAtlanta, Georgia
CinematographyNelson Cragg
EditorPaul Karasick
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseApril 19 (2016-04-19) –
July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
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Containment is an American drama limited series,[1] based on the Belgian television series Cordon. The series was officially ordered as a series by The CW on May 7, 2015,[2] and aired from April 19 through July 19, 2016.[3] Julie Plec served as executive producer, alongside David Nutter. The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving a section of the city cordoned off under quarantine and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives.

On May 12, 2016, The CW announced that Containment would not be renewed and would remain as a limited series.[4]

  1. ^ Kissell, Rick (February 11, 2016). "The CW Slots Event Series 'Containment' for Tuesdays Behind 'The Flash'". Variety. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2015). "CW Picks Up 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' As Hourlong Series, 'DC's Legends Of Tomorrow' & 'Cordon'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 7, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "The CW Sets Upcoming Premiere Dates and Returns". The Futon Critic. The CW. February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Gelman, Vlada (May 12, 2016). "'Containment' canceled by The CW". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.