Scorpion (TV series)

"/scorpion" redirects here. For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation).

Scorpion
The series title "Scorpion" in white letters on a black background
GenreAction[1]
Drama
Created byNick Santora
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes93 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyGyula Pados
Ken Glassing
David J. Miller
Fernando Argüelles
Editors
  • Dylan Highsmith
  • Steven Sprung
  • Rosanne Tan
  • Eric Seaburn
  • J.J. Geiger
  • Heather McDougall
  • Peter Forslund
  • Anthony Miller
  • Christopher Petrus
Running time40–44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 22, 2014 (2014-09-22) –
April 16, 2018 (2018-04-16)
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Scorpion (stylized as </SCORPION>) is an American action drama television series created by Nick Santora for CBS. The series stars Elyes Gabel (Walter O'Brien), Katharine McPhee (Paige Dineen), Eddie Kaye Thomas (Tobias Curtis), Jadyn Wong (Happy Quinn), Ari Stidham (Sylvester "Sly" Dodd), and Robert Patrick (Cabe Gallo). Very loosely based on the life of its executive producer and self-proclaimed computer expert Walter O'Brien,[2] the series centers on O'Brien and his friends helping to solve complex global problems and save lives. The series premiered on September 22, 2014.[3][4] On October 27, 2014, CBS placed a full-season episode order for the first season.[5] In March 2017, CBS renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on September 25, 2017.[6][7]

Scorpion received mixed critical reception. On May 12, 2018, CBS cancelled the series after four seasons.[8]

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  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 17, 2014). "'Smash's' Katharine McPhee to Star in CBS Genius Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 10, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  4. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 9, 2014). "CBS Orders 'CSI: Cyber', 'NCIS: New Orleans', 'The Odd Couple', 'Stalker', 'Madam Secretary', 'Scorpion' & 'The McCarthys'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
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  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 23, 2017). "CBS Renews 5 Freshman & 11 Returning Series, Including 'MacGyver', 'Superior Donuts', 'Life In Pieces' & 'Hawaii Five-O'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  7. ^ "CBS Announces Fall 2017-2018 Primetime Premiere Dates". The Futon Critic. June 1, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  8. ^ "Scorpion canceled by CBS after 4 seasons". Entertainment Weekly. May 12, 2018. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2018.