Network: The CW
Episodes: 13 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 19, 2016 — July 19, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: David Gyasi, Christina Moses, Chris Wood, Kristen Gutoskie, Claudia Black, George Young, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, and Trevor St. John.
TV show description:
Based on the Belgian TV series Cordon, this dramatic series revolves around the breakout and aftermath of a deadly disease.
A mysterious and lethal epidemic breaks out in Atlanta so a wide reaching urban quarantine is quickly enforced. This forces those who are stuck on the inside to fight for their lives. Meanwhile, local and federal officials desperately search for a cure.
Trying to keep the peace on the streets is police officer Alex “Lex” Carnahan (David Gyasi), a man who has quickly risen through the ranks of the Atlanta Police Department. Lex’s job becomes even harder when he learns that his longtime girlfriend, Jana (Christina Moses), and his best friend, fellow officer Jake Riley (Chris Wood), are trapped within the cordoned area.
Also quarantined in viral ground zero is: 17 year-old Teresa (Hanna Mangan-Lawrence). She’s eight months pregnant and is now separated from her boyfriend on the other side.
Katie Frank (Kristen Gutoskie) is an elementary school teacher who’s now placed on lockdown with her entire class — including her young son.
Also inside is CDC researcher Dr. Victor Cannerts. He’s the doctor who initially made the controversial call to quarantine the area and is now racing to find a cure for the virus.
On the outside, Dr. Sabine Lommers (Claudia Black) is leading the government efforts to contain the outbreak, and has asked for Lex’s help in enforcing the cordon – which grows increasingly difficult as the public trust deteriorates.
And the public has reason to be wary, as journalist Leo (Trevor St. John) begins unraveling a conspiracy. He finds that something doesn’t add up in the official story being told.
Torn apart from their loved ones, the survivors trapped within the cordon are fighting against not only fatal infection, but also isolation, fear, and the disintegration of society around them. As they begin to gain each other’s trust, hope remains — on both sides of the cordon — and unlikely heroes begin to rise.
Episode #13 — Path to Paradise
With only one shot to take Dr. Lommers down for good, Lex carefully plans his next steps. Jana, Suzy, Teresa, and Xander make their dangerous escape out of the cordon, but unexpected road blocks threaten to destroy their chance of making it home. Inside the cordon, Dr. Cannerts and Jake make a breakthrough discovery following a risky experimental treatment. Finally, with time running out, Lex is forced to make a decision that will change his life forever.
First aired: July 19, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Containment TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
This was an awesome show, it’s been along time since my husband and I enjoyed a new show on summer tv. Hope the network changes its mind and brings on another season. Everyone I spoke to about this show loved and we have recommended it to many,who became fans of the show.
There’s a petition to keep Containment on change.org if anyone’s interested. Maybe the CW will bring it back like they did The 100 which was another great show that they cancelled
I will be going to look for it now. I love this show
I love the show too, hate they cancelled it
this type of show can not go on very long by it nature. I liked the show overall
Love this show!!!
Love the show. My whole family looks forward to it each week. Would hate to lose this one. One of the very few good ones out there.
This is a great show that should continue.
Unfortunately, quality is no guarantee that a show will be successful. One of the most powerful and distinctive shows in a long time, Containment is dark and disturbing. One scene in the opening episode almost made me shy away from it, but I persevered and am very glad of it. The ending of this week’s episode, Katie’s (apparent?) hideous death in the arms of Jake in his isolation suit, was perhaps the most powerful and moving thing I can ever remember on TV. But like that other recent lamentable cancellation, Game of Silence, immediate high ratings are the Almighty God… Read more »
African American men cannot be painted in a positive light and have their show last more than one season. If there are 10 shows with African American men in the lead only 2 will be renewed and the leads most likely would portray thugs of some sort. Thank you to Fox (surprised as hell) for renewing Rosewood. SMH shame on the CW.
My husband and I enjoy watching this show. Sad to hear it is being cancelled.
Seriously?! Containment has been cancelled? I have enjoyed every single episode, please don’t cancel this very entertaining program.
Why is it every time a show airs that actually has some substance, real life possibilities, and good actors it gets cancelled. All that’s left is super heroes and reality tv.
Containment needs to return for a second season
This is a terrific show. Shame that they cancelled it.
I was enjoying this an wish they tried another season
Containment is one of the best shows,why would they not renew it???