TV series
Containment
Overview
An epidemic breaks out in Atlanta leaving the large city quarantined and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. This is the story of loved ones torn apart, and how the society that grows inside the quarantine reveals both the devolution of humanity and the birth of unlikely heroes.
Details
- First air date
- 2016-04-19
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 13 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- The CW
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, Eyeworks, My So-Called Company
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- David Gyasi as Alex 'Lex' Carnahan
- Kristen Lee Gutoskie as Katie Frank
- George Young as Dr. Victor Cannerts
- Christina Moses as Jana Mayfield
- Trevor St. John as Leo
- Chris Wood as Jake Riley
- Claudia Black as Dr. Sabine Lommers
- Hanna Mangan Lawrence as Teresa Keaton
- Elyse Levesque as Rita Sanders
- Nadine Lewington as Suzy
- Demetrius Bridges as Xander
- Scott Parks as Pete Walden
Creators and crew
- Julie Plec - Creator
- Charles Beeson - Director
- Chris Grismer - Director
- David Boyd - Director
- David Nutter - Director
- Elliott Lester - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
An urban quarantine happens in Atlanta following a deadly outbreak of a mysterious disease.
Episode 2: I to Die, You to Live
Lex finds out that a woman who had close contact with an infected patient has disappeared.
Episode 3: Be Angry at the Sun
Controversial videos featuring chaos inside the cordon sees Lex requesting reinforcements.
Episode 4: With Silence and Tears
Things become more dire inside the situation room. Lex becomes more frustrated by the false hope he's forced to send to the public.
Episode 5: Like a Sheep Among Wolves
Lex and Dr. Lommers clash over how to pull off a food drop within the cordon. Katie looks for answers.
Episode 6: He Stilled the Rising Tumult
As life returns to normal, Lex moves forward with to try and reveal the truth about a possible government cover-up.
Episode 7: Inferno
Lex ends up clashing with Capt. Scott. The data recovery center is under attack.
Episode 8: There's a Crack in Everything
Dr. Cannerts makes a major breakthrough that brings him one step closer to finding a cure for the virus. Meanwhile, after monitoring hospital surveillance from the day of the outbreak, Katie and Jake unravel the truth behind Patient Zero. Elsewhere, Jana and Suzy move forward with a plan to escape the cordon using the city’s underground tunnel system. Finally, a risky operation to extract the potential antidote from the cordon takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 9: A Kingdom Divided Amongst Itself
As tensions reach a fever pitch inside the cordon, mobs of angry protestors take to the streets in an attempt to break free. Meanwhile, stuck in isolation and cut off from their chain of command, Lex and Dr. Lommers have no choice but to stand by helplessly as the cordon erupts into mass chaos. At the hospital, Jake attempts to lighten the mood by taking Katie on a date, but their happiness is short-lived after they discover that several of Katie’s students have gone missing. Meanwhile, with Lex nowhere to be found, Leo moves forward with their investigation, inching one step closer to uncovering the person responsible for the outbreak.
Episode 10: A Time to Be Born
When Teresa goes into labor, Jana, Suzy and Sam band together to turn Bitscan into a makeshift delivery room. Meanwhile, after spending some time with Dr. Lommers, Lex grows concerned after noticing a sudden shift in her behavior. Elsewhere, Leo continues to unravel the conspiracy behind the virus outbreak, while Jake stumbles upon some damning information about who may be involved. Finally, fed up with his lies, Katie confronts Dr. Cannerts.
Episode 11: Nothing Gold Can Stay
Lex and Leo clash over their next move after a failed plan threatens to unravel their entire case. When word begins to spread that there may be a way out of the cordon, Jana considers her options. Finally, an unexpected turn of events brings Jake and Katie closer than ever.
Episode 12: Yes Is the Only Living Thing
As Jana, Sam and Suzy pull together the funds they need to plot their escape, Jake considers his own options for breaking out of the cordon. Lex receives cryptic clues from Leo that lead him to an abandoned warehouse outside the city. Elsewhere, a widespread rumor leaves Dr. Cannerts’ life in danger. Finally, after seeking shelter at her grandma’s house, Teresa makes a difficult decision about her family’s future.
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.
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