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Season 1 – FlashForward

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Residents of Los Angeles go about their day unaware that a mysterious event is about to change their lives. FBI agents Mark Benford and Demetri Noh are in a car chase; Benford's physician wife is in the middle of surgery; and Benford's friend Aaron Stark works on power lines high above the ground. Suddenly, something causes everyone in the world to black out for just over two minutes. During that time, each person sees a series of events in his or her own future -- some good, some bad, some apparently nonexistent. As people begin to piece together their visions on a worldwide website, Mark and Demetri use the information to try to pinpoint the cause of the blackout, and people are still trying to determine whether destiny can be changed, and what effect those changes may have on others.
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Flash Forward robustly entertains with an addictive concept, top-notch production, and an exciting apocalyptic setting.

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Ted Anthony Associated Press "FlashForward" is so deeply unsettling. It masquerades as a locked-room mystery with sci-fi undertones. But in reality, it's a meditation on Americanism - a story that tells Americans they cannot control the outcome. Oct 22, 2019 Full Review Barry Garron The Hollywood Reporter Well-cast and full of expensive-looking special effects, "FlashForward" should hook a respectable number of viewers with its combination of surprise and suspense. Oct 22, 2019 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian This is high-quality-crystal-meth television, and there's already plenty I want answered. Sep 28, 2009 Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky [I]t's all quite enthralling. Rated: A- Oct 22, 2019 Full Review Andrew Anthony Observer (UK) Its continual denial of narrative satisfaction could drive an anorexic to seek comfort in the fridge. May 13, 2019 Full Review Brian Wilson What Culture Despite cancellation, there's enough of value in FlashForward's first season to merit watching it regardless. Oct 23, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Victor S The first 16 episodes were quite entertaining while the mystery of who was behind the global blackout that killed 20 million people had not been revealed. In the final few episodes it was revealed that the President of the United States, through an American paramilitary private contractor: Jericho, was behind the first and second blackout. Turns out, the ruthless murder of dozens of law enforcement officers throughout the series had been committed by fellow Americans, former US military now working for a private company. No explanation of the reason or purpose was provided to the end of the series. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review steve d They are trying so hard to give you the convoluted plotting of Lost they forgot to give you any of their interesting and complex characters. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm still pissed they cancelled it. It was a fantastic show :( Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Tad bit better than ok. more than fine. more than decent. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Why on the earth it was discontinued. it's amazing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This show is interesting and then it turns bad. They were left with images of the future and then the show became predictable. It only lasted one season and it ended poorly for a finale, but I'm not sure if the ending was planned to be a cliff hanger. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joseph Fiennes

Mark Benford

John Cho

Demetri Noh

Jack Davenport

Lloyd Simcoe

Zachary Knighton

Bryce Varley

Peyton List

Nicole Kirby

Dominic Monaghan

Simon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2009 No More Good Days A normal day turns to chaos when all people on Earth black out for 2 minutes, 17 seconds and see events from their own futures. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2009 White to Play Demetri and Mark travel to Utah in search of a suspect who might be connected to the global blackout; Olivia runs into the man from her vision. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2009 137 Sekunden An imprisoned Nazi claims to have knowledge about the blackouts; Demetri receives an anonymous tip about the future; Aaron tries to get approval to have his daughter's body exhumed. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2009 Black Swan Mark thinks Demetri is letting his fear take over his life; Nicole reveals her shocking vision that involves a murder. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2009 Gimme Some Truth Mark finds himself on the defense during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing; Janis wonders how her vision will affect her current romantic relationship; Olivia receives an anonymous message. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2009 Scary Monsters and Super Creeps Mark, Demetri and Wedeck try to connect Janis' attack with a separate attack made on them; Olivia confronts Mark about his experience; Demetri and Gough track down a clue from Mark's; Dylan goes missing from the hospital. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 2009 The Gift Mark, Demetri, Gough and MI-6 agent Fiona Banks (Alex Kingston) look into a Blue Hand Club's possible connection to recent suicides; Aaron gets a surprise visit from a former Army pal of his late daughter. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 2009 Playing Cards With Coyote Mark's romantic getaway with Olivia is cut short when he gets a tip that leads him to the tattooed assassin in his flashforward; Aaron learns the truth about his daughter's accident. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 2009 Believe Bryce searches for the woman in his flashforward; Tracy's odd behavior concerns Aaron; Demetri's colleagues try to locate the caller who warned him about his fate. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 2009 A561984 Demetri and Mark disregard Wedeck's orders and pursue a woman claiming to have details of Demetri's fate; Zoey learns the meaning of her flashforward. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 18, 2010 Revelation Zero Mark must meet with a therapist to regain his badge after being suspended by the FBI; Demetri reluctantly teams with CIA agent Vogel to search for Lloyd; Janis learns family secrets about Simon. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 18, 2010 Revelation Zero Mark must meet with a therapist to regain his badge after being suspended by the FBI; Demetri reluctantly teams with CIA agent Vogel to search for Lloyd; Janis learns family secrets about Simon. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 25, 2010 Blowback Aaron tries to figure out why a black-ops unit is looking for his daughter; Mark questions Lloyd about a conversation that occurred during their flashforwards; Zoey (Gabrielle Union) tries to alter Demetri's fate. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 1, 2010 Better Angels Demetri, Janis, Simon and Vogel go to Somalia to search for clues; Bryce tells Nicole he has cancer; Olivia tries to get her daughter to tell her what she saw in her flashforward. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 8, 2010 Queen Sacrifice Mark and Vogel execute a plan to uncover the identity of the mole in the FBI; Mark moves out of the house to protect his family; Keiko continues her search for Bryce. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 15, 2010 Let No Man Put Asunder Demetri puts a rush on his wedding plans; Wedeck tries to help Aaron infiltrate Jericho to rescue Tracy; Olivia and Lloyd's friendship grows stronger. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 22, 2010 The Garden of Forking Paths Mark and his team search for Demetri; terror suspect Alda promises to give Zoey information on Demetri's whereabouts; Olivia learns the identity of who sent her the text message about Mark's flashforward. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 29, 2010 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Olivia receives disturbing news from Gabriel (James Callis); Aaron's life is in danger as he continues to search for his daughter in Afghanistan. Details Episode 19 Aired May 6, 2010 Course Correction Demetri and Banks try to track down a killer; Mark reluctantly agrees to help Simon find his sister; the FBI discovers the identity of Suspect Zero. Details Episode 20 Aired May 13, 2010 The Negotiation Mark does everything in his power to protect Gabriel; Aaron risks his life in an attempt to rescue his daughter; Janis must kill a fellow agent. Details Episode 21 Aired May 20, 2010 Countdown Mark continues his interrogation of Hellinger; Lloyd finds something that could help him solve the complex equation from his flashforward; Tracy fights for her life. Details Episode 22 Aired May 27, 2010 Future Shock April 29, 2010, arrives as everyone waits to see if the flash-forward predictions take place; Mark uncovers the date of the next blackout; Simon and Demetri break into the NLAP mainframe. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nick Gomez, Michael Rymer, Bobby Roth, David S. Goyer
Executive Producer
David S. Goyer, Brannon Braga, Marc Guggenheim, Jessika Goyer, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza
Screenwriter
David S. Goyer, Lisa Zwerling, Seth Hoffman, Barbara Nance, Scott M. Gimple, Quinton Peeples, Marc Guggenheim, Dawn Prestwich, Timothy J. Lea, Nicole Yorkin
Network
ABC
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2009