Surface

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Ever wonder what life would be like if a new form of sea life began to appear in locales all over the earth? "Surface" is an expansive drama and undersea adventure that centers on the appearance of mysterious sea creatures in the deep ocean -- and tracks the lives of four characters. They are: Laura Daughtery (Lake Bell, "Boston Legal"), the young oceanographer who discovers the secret; Dr. Aleksander Cirko (Rade Sherbedgia, "Snatch"), the government scientist who tries to keep things under wraps; Rich Connelly (Jay R. Ferguson, "Judging Amy"), the Louisiana insurance salesman who loses his brother in a suspicious diving accident; and Miles Barnett (Carter Jenkins, "CSI: New York"), the young boy who brings one of the creatures ashore. The mystery ensnares a spectrum of people, including naval officers in the South Antarctic Sea, a family in North Carolina, scientists from the Oceanographic Institute in Monterey, and fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. The seemingly innocent creatures they find are beautiful, and kids may even want to play with them -- but is there something more to them? One thing's for sure they're full of surprises as viewers embark on this journey to discover what might be lurking in the sea. "'Surface' is entertainment for all ages in the tradition of 'E.T.' and 'Close Encounters,'" said Josh and Jonas Pate, the series' creators and executive producers. "It will have action, suspense, thrills and heart as we track the fantastic into the familiar." The Pates continued: "We'll follow the teenager as he raises the sea monster in a suburban garage. We'll admire the young dedicated oceanographer as she takes unbelievable risks to get to the bottom of the mystery. We'll feel the grief and obsession of the every-man from Louisiana, and answer the questions surrounding the mysterious Dr. Cirko. This series will plumb the depths of suspense." "Something is down there." "Surface" is from NBC Universal Television Studio and was created by Josh and Jonas Pate ("Dragnet"), who also serve as executive producers. NOTE: The original title of the series was Fathom but was changed after it came to light that the rights to the name were owned by another company.moreless
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  • Surface (((Bring it back)))

    10
    "Perfect"
    By KarenWhite6, Feb 23, 2012
    Love Surface thought the show was really excellent, they picked the right actors to play the show and I hope they would bring it back so we can see the rest of the world (NEW WORLD). Why they always have to cancelled great show like this is not fare. Bring it back please!!!!

  • was looking for a show to kill some time. found this, love it!

    10
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    By inferno272, Dec 25, 2011
    very good show, i like it a lot, WAY better than that crap invasion, which i hope is cancelled soon for the good of manking...not because we might get attacked by alines, but because invasion might cause several deaths by boredom.

    this show on the other hand has just the right mix of action, and suspense, with nice cliffhangers, loveable characters...people you actually care about if they live or die. (Except the hot sister...i dont care about her...shes a total biotch, tho i think theyve tried to soften her up lately becuase i gotta think most of the fans hate her...even if shes is bangin) overall, this is a good show, i suggest everyone to check it out.moreless

  • How could they?

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    By Svanehjerte, Mar 23, 2011
    Why is it that all the best series get canceled or end way before its time? This was yet another original series that had it all. When I first saw it I thought; "Finally a monster/creature that does not disappoint in size". Not only were they big, but we got to see them quite a lot as well, amazing!

    Perhaps Surface didn't have the greatest acting in the world, but it was more than decent. Also it could get a little slow-paced with the boy and the baby monster, I forgot the name they gave it. Just when it started getting great and reaching the climax the season ends and we NEVER get an ending. It is so cruel! To end it with that cliffhanger episode... So cruel. I wish they could at least wrap it up with a full-length movie or something. God, if you're listening, please bring Surface back... lol! And while you're at it, bring back The 4400 too.moreless

  • New creatures created by people and government conspirasy if i understood correctly

    8.0
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    By MadFox12, Feb 05, 2011
    The show was interesting and i seriouesly want to see what happened later on in the "New World" as the last line of the show menchioned but that wount happen cuz its canceled. It was nothing new the regular Sci-Fi story of a monster and government hiding it but what i think was original was that people created this. I dont know mutch Sci-Fi storys that have a whoule organization creating a monster and actualy i think that the government did not even know about this creature and experiments so its kinda cool. Also the story that these people are trying to find out the origin of these monsters and find out about these experiments and cloning. There were some twists like the monsters in the sea not being the only monsters that they have created but actually just one of many that they have created. The thing that never were explained thou ( I think ) is what was that creature in the lab who kept calling its mom or who actually was that agent Li or whatever he was called and those are the reasons why Surface shoudh return to TV soon :) So mutch for my first reviewmoreless

  • Failure

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    By jafuf, Dec 07, 2010
    One can easily see why this show failed. First, the premise is just the usual moronic sci-fi gimmick that's been done to death, about sea monsters (imagine Godzilla times a thousand). Second, the show is entirely predictable (so far I've watched 10 episodes) with no surprises. Third, the are the usual 'dramatic subplots' that have nothing to do with the story. Fourth, the acting by the leads is absolutely horrendous. And don't get me started about the 2 teenage 'boyfriends'. Fifth, the series is like Baywatch with monsters, using any excuse to show young girls in skimpy bikinis. GROSS!!!! All in all a thouroughly lame effort by all concerned. It should have been a mini-series at worst, or a 2 hour SY-FY movie, throwing out all the domestic crap.moreless
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