The Event

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The President is prepared to release a group of detainees who have been held in U.S. custody since World War II. However, on the day that he prepares to make the announcement, unknown conspirators force a pilot to hijack a plane and crash it at the President's compound. However, when the plane disappears in mid-air, the mystery begins. Struggling to resolve the matter is the pilot's son-in-law, computer programmer Sean Walker (Jason Ritter) investigates the conspiracy, which has abducted his fiancée, Leila Buchanan (Sarah Roemer). Meanwhile, President Elias Martinez (Blair Underwood) realizes that some of the detainees' people escaped capture, and are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the release of the others, including their leader, Sophia (Laura Innes). He must deal with threats within and without, as the conspirators seek to ensure the detainees are never released, while the free detainees and their leader, Thomas (Clifton Collins, Jr.), use their advanced technology to force the President to yield to their demands.moreless

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  • STUNNED BY CANCELATION

    7.0
    'THE EVENT' WAS GIVEN SUCH A HEAVY NETWORK PROMOTION, I WAS SURE IT WAS GOING TO BE AIRED TO WRITERS'S INTENDED COMPLETION. BUT, IT SEEMS ONE CAN'T INVEST TIME WATCHING THESE 'CONTINUING STORYLINE' SHOWS UNTIL THEY'RE DONE PRODUCTION. THEN, IF YOU KNOW THE WRITERS AND PRODUCERS INTENDED CREATION IS AVAILABLE, YOU CAN WATCH IT ON NTFLIX, HULU, COMCAST XTREMEPIX OR ACQUIRE IT ON DVD. I DON'T WATCH 'CONTINUING STORYLINE' TV SHOWS WHEN THEY'RE FIRST AIRED ANYMORE.moreless
  • Hope it returns

    9.0
    The event was well scripted show with lots of action and a few twists the kept me coming back for more. I do hope the show continues and isn't left hanging.
  • The Event is the best show ever!!

    10
    I just finished watching the first season of the Event on netflix.

    I barley watch tv other then the shows i record or find on netflix we like. I am so disappointed to see it end. had a wonderful plot and awesome actors. My family and I were entertained the whole time! I am so sad to see it go. It left us with a heck of a cliff hanger . I really hope it comes back bc we cant find anything else to watch :( thats actually good.moreless
  • unreal

    8.5
    I can't believe NBC! Shame on them. I hope somebody picks up the show so it will continue because I like it! We all can't watch television at the convenience of the station. but I think it was a great show and would really like to see more of it!
  • WHY.???

    9.5
    why they canceled this show. it had great rating and it's one of the best show ever!!!!

    they enough to go on at leat one more season. it's too bad....
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    Themes

    battle for earth, corporate secrets, flashbacks, futuristic technology, light science fiction