The Event

The Event
Genre
Created byNick Wauters
Starring
ComposerScott Starrett
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producers
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 20, 2010 (2010-09-20) –
May 23, 2011 (2011-05-23)
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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]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "UPDATE: NBC Cancels 'The Event', Talks Underway To Continue The Show Elsewhere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2011.