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Season 1 – Sanctuary

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Enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus and her team -- forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman, tech genius Henry and Helen's daughter, Ashley -- study the eerie beings most humans dismiss as the imaginary stuff of nightmares, but who secretly are living and moving about in the modern world in this sci-fi series that is filmed with extensive use of green screens and "virtual sets."
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james o the series have made comparsions between the british science fiction series Doctor Who and Torchwood. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review David W One of the very best sci-fi series from the period. Very well acted and plotted. Having recently rewatched it, whilst some of the CGI looks a bit ropy by today's standards, the rest is as fresh as the day it was minted. One of my all time favourite shows of recent years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Bob F It is 2023 now this show is dated, possibly when it was fresh out of the box it would have had more appeal to me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/23 Full Review Ripper J Sanctuary is an excellent series. The world building is interesting, the plot is thought-provoking, and most of the characters have depth and are well portrayed. Helen Magnus is a phenomenal lead and an example of a strong female character that most shows fail to produce. She is a strong Female character rather than a female character wearing man-face. Amanda Tapping portrays this superbly. Additionally, there are several well written, well developed and well portrayed supporting characters. The series tackles many wide ranging topics such as racism, classism, family and the benefit/dangers of science, among others. This is a definite must watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This show is outstanding, it's really a shame it didn't go longer. There was so much story left to tell! Season 1 needed a little time to establish itself but early episodes like Nubbins and The Five proved it was already destined for greatness. The arc ending season 1 and leading into season 2 was absolute gold. Amanda Tapping is stellar. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Damian Kindler

Creator

Amanda Tapping

Dr. Helen Magnus

Robin Dunne

Dr. Will Zimmerman

Emilie Ullerup

Ashley Magnus

Christopher Heyerdahl

John Druitt

Ryan Robbins

Henry Foss

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2008 Sanctuary for All Dr. Helen Magnus recruits a forensic psychiatrist to join her in a quest to track, study and protect the creatures that secretly populate the world. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2008 Sanctuary for All Dr. Helen Magnus recruits a forensic psychiatrist to join her in a quest to track, study and protect the creatures that secretly populate the world. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2008 Fata Morgana Dr. Magnus, Ashley and Will release three women from a crypt in Scotland and bring them back to the Sanctuary for refuge. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2008 Folding Man An investigation into a string of robberies leads Dr. Magnus and Will to a crime ring. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2008 Kush Dr. Magnus and Will are stranded after their plane crashes while returning from the Himalayas. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2008 Nubbins When a mating pair of abnormals is brought in for scientific study, the Sanctuary team begins to exhibit attractions for each other. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2008 The Five Dr. Magnus travels to Rome to lead a covert meeting on abnormals; the Cabal seeks revenge for the release of the three witches from Scotland. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2008 Edward A young artist with the ability to draw detailed pictures from memory may be the key to solving a case surrounding the suspicious death of his abusive father. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2008 Requiem Dr. Magnus and Will investigate a call for help deep below the Bermuda Triangle. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2008 Warriors While investigating the disappearance of an old college friend, Will finds himself caught in an underground fight club. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 19, 2008 Instinct Dr. Magnus and the Sanctuary team attempt to capture a rare and deadly creature while under the watchful eye of a local news crew. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 2, 2009 Revelations When abnormals begin viciously assaulting humans, the Sanctuary team suspects an airborne virus or biological agent to be the cause. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 2009 Revelations Ashley and Henry are held captive at the Cabal's weapons facility; Magnus, Will and Druitt search for a defense against the Cabal's pending bio-chemical attack. Details

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Season Info

Director
Brenton Spencer, Peter DeLuise, James Head, Martin Wood, Steven A. Adelson
Creator
Damian Kindler
Executive Producer
Damian Kindler, Martin Wood, Amanda Tapping, Sam Egan, Keith Beedie, Andrea Gorfolova, N. John Smith
Screenwriter
Sam Egan, Damian Kindler
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2008
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