Network: Syfy
Episodes: 69 (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: September 12, 2014 — December 28, 2018
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Harold Perrineau, Tom Everett Scott, DJ Qualls, Kellita Smith, Michael Welch, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson, Pisay Pao, Nat Zang, and Keith Allan.
TV show description:
This horror TV show begins three years after a zombie virus has gutted the United States. A ragtag band of everyday people work together to transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California — where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood.
The antibodies that he carries are the world’s last, best hope for a vaccine however, he hides a dark secret that threatens them all. With humankind’s survival at stake, the team embarks on a journey of survival across 3,000 miles of rusted-out post-apocalyptic America.
Prior to the zombie apocalypse, Lieutenant Mark Hammond (Harold Perrineau) was one of the most respected members of the elite Delta Force. A military man at his core, Hammond will do whatever it takes to ensure a possible cure for the zombie virus is found.
Charles Garnett (Tom Everett Scott) was with the National Guard based out of Georgia. He can be a dangerous man but has managed to maintain a compassionate demeanor and employ a cool logic.
Citizen Z (DJ Qualls) was once known as Private First Class Simon Cruller. Stationed at a remote NSA listening post in the Arctic, he was spared from the zombie apocalypse but his network of surveillance cameras and listening equipment captured everything. He’s a calming voice in a landscape of disaster. A computer hacker, he broadcasts over any means of transmission he can, quick with a joke and full of hope that one day the world will go back to the way it was.
Roberta Warren (Kellita Smith) is ex-National guard. Like many other survivors, Warren lost nearly everything and everyone that mattered to her.
Mack Thompson (Michael Welch) is a good looking nice guy and college athlete who has eyes for one girl. Addison “Addy” Carver (Anastasia Baranova) has the soul of an artist but, when push comes to shove, she has the guts of a killer and can take care of herself.
A former addict, Steven “Doc” Beck (Russell Hodgkinson) isn’t actually a doctor. He’s just self-taught with a really, really strong stomach. Rough around the edges, he’s a stand up guy.
The past of Cassandra (Pisay Pao) is shrouded in mystery and trauma and she’s managed to survive the end of the world. 10K (Nat Zang) doesn’t talk a lot but is very good with a gun and he loves killing zombies. A tally of 10,000 is his goal (hence his name).
Murphy (Keith Allan) was doing time for white collar crime when the zombie apocalypse broke out. The government, desperate for a cure for the zombie virus, started experimenting on prisoners. That’s when Murphy was mauled by a horde of the undead but he survived. That may mean that Murphy — who most consider a complete jerk — is the key to a cure, and restoring the world to a semblance of what it used to be.
Episode #69 — The End of Everything
The heroes break into Altura in an attempt to bring Pandora and Estes to justice; Cooper reappears, shocking Warren; there’s something he has to tell her.
First aired: December 28, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like the Z Nation TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
I love the show.. or should I say “used” love the show.. now that they killed off Charles.. which was a big mistake.. who kills off one of the main characters.. very bad move.. I loved seeing Charles and what was developing with him and Roberta..and now thats gone..not sure I want to keep watching the show now..”writers.. you just ruined the show”
thanks …..
Love the show…reminds me of Sliders in a way or two..the episodes(plots)arent on going and come in one hour incriments…the charcters are real people and that help sells the show.I admit that they have a lot of luck on their side and it wouldnt be like that in reality..losing their truck weapons etc and getting the same items back by the end of the episode no matter what or who has taken them isnt real but other then that…TWO THUMBS UP FIVE STARS!
I love this show it should be renewed for a second,and third season.
Oh my goodness, why compare this show to TWD! DJ Qualls (who is awesome) pointed out the show isn’t trying to be TWD. This show is just a fun take on a current theme! But I have to agree all the good shows are cancelled before their time!
This show is a million times BETTER than TWD. Unlike TWD that has nothing but boring plots that take FOREVER to get anywhere, Z Nation is actually entertaining. The characters have retained their humor, common sense, and humanity. The writers are smart and not afraid of taboo subjects – cannabalism, baby zombies, etc. The writers also know how to keep things moving and deliver episodes that are complete stories. Citizen Z is a welcome breath of fresh air and love his ability to provide some Big Brother assistance. Also, has a cute dog now! I can hardly wait f0r the… Read more »
This show is way too much underrated!
Just awesome. Way better than TWD I think…
Keep up the good work!
I love this show can’t wait till the next show time. the show is the best since I saw stargate. I just hope that the dog does not turn in to a z. I wander where they will be next week. just have to watch and see.
I love this show and hope it goes on for a while. When it does go off the air. have it conclude with a planned ending. But let’s be real they will probably cancel. They usually cancel any show that people really like. I don’t understand there logic. I hope they don’t put on any more wrestling.
this show is a fun time to watch, its only been the first episode. but the things that i like about it is its more straight to the point. no 10 episode of looking for other characters or dealing with plot lines that don’t get resolved. its just a( we need to get from a to b) type of story, they even have a map on there website to track there progress so you wont get confused about their location. Everyone is on the walking dead’s dick when they were the only zombie TV show around so hopefully z nation… Read more »
Thomass275 nailed it. The SyFy channel is imploding. Lousy 3rd rate scripts…unlikeable characters…poor acting. The only good thing I can say about the SyFy channel is their aggressive hiring of special needs writers & producers.
I love Z Nation a little similar to walking dead, but i dig it. but that guy that plays in lost is always getting killed in every damn series he plays in. i love Z NATION keep it
don’t really care about any of the characters yet. hope they are developed more. i immediately liked all the characters on almost human. maybe they can get keith urban to lead them to california. nbc bought sy fy and then nbc was bought by comcast. to bad they didn’t hire new suits to judge the shows. i think most of the ceos have just stopped wearing diapers and aren’t interested in character development since their attention span can’t handle it. i will give this show a chance. i didn’t love it but i didn’t hate it either.
actually you are stereotyping NBC. they are actually doing quite well in the ratings and have come up with great shows the last 2 years. think you need to get you’re head out of the sand. NBC has nothing to do with what SYFY is doing. they have their own creative team.
This isn’t a “B” movie, it’s a C- at best. Ripped off from other great movies and TV show’s (The Walking Dead, Night of the Living Dead, etc.) I’ll watch to see if it improves but to be honest, I don’t think it will happen. Syfy has absolutely collapsed. What ever happened to the high production values we used to enjoy from shows like Stargate: SG1?! I have no idea who is to blame, is it the bean counters, Maybe NBC?! If they stay on this road, it’s only a matter of time when there won’t be anything worth watching… Read more »
also they haven’t renewed continuum yet. i close my case
I am going to keep an open mind on this one, for now. So far it is a little (alot) “B” rated, but will give it a try. I like the story line, but it will be to be determined. But in the description it claims a rag tag band of everyday people, not true they are mostly military….. Hopefully it gets better. Good Luck
this is one of the most crap shows i’ve seen in a long time. syfy really missed it on this one. i ain’t watching this anymore.
I loved this show. I thought it was action packed and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Cant wait to watch next weeks episode. I also love the walking dead but sometimes it can be slow espicially last season when it mainly focused on character development.
I love z nation. I want it to go fo years and years.