Proof: Season 1

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TNT | Season Premiere Date: June 16, 2015

Starring: David Sutcliffe, Joe Morton, Callum Blue

Summary: Dr. Carolyn Tyler (Jennifer Beals) is recovering from the loss of one of her children and the end of her marriage when a millionaire (Matthew Modine) convinces her to investigate cases of reincarnation and out-of-body experiences.

Creator: Rob Bragin

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Tsunami: Part Two
Air Date: August 18, 2015
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S1:E9. Tsunami: Part One
Air Date: August 11, 2015
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S1:E8. Reborn
Air Date: August 4, 2015

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Diane Werts

Jun 15, 2015

Beals and company (including Joe Morton as her remarkably flesh-and-blood boss) breathe life into this tale the way their characters restore life to patients, with skill and guts and, crucially, souls that radiate precisely what this show is about. Read full review

Shirley Li

Jun 15, 2015

Well-trod TV ground, but Beals bring a a sensitive, magnetic depth to an otherwise slow-moving drama. [19 Jun 2015, p.57]

Vicki Hyman

Jun 16, 2015

Beals does hard-edged well, her bluntness an effective buffer against the potential treacle of the weekly cases. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jun 16, 2015

Beals’ sturdy performance is an overall plus, but Proof has a harder time selling its basic week-to-week premise. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jun 16, 2015

Beals isn’t bad and Edi Gathegi is better as her put-upon intern, but Proof feels like a show that takes complex issues and merely skims their surface. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jun 16, 2015

It's an intriguing idea (more intriguing, anyway, than having Beals cracking chests and mouthing off at people for an hour a week), but honestly, the case-of-the-week execution on Proof doesn't add up to a lot, medically or metaphysically. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jun 16, 2015

A grim and goofy sci-fi saga. Read full review

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romandymek

Aug 27, 2015

An amazing TV serial, very interesting. Brilliant make. My whole family has watched every part of it. I live in the UK and work for NHS in a huge hospital. Everybody I speak to has watched Proof. We are looking forward to watching Season 2 of Proof.

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Wentworth

Aug 4, 2015

It's seriously growing on me. I wasn't prepared to like it, but I was curious how they'd handle the subject matter. The show relies on finesse, not special effects, to convey its subtle messages, much as Hitchcock did (though this is not so hard-edged). The cast is growing moreIt's seriously growing on me. I wasn't prepared to like it, but I was curious how they'd handle the subject matter. The show relies on finesse, not special effects, to convey its subtle messages, much as Hitchcock did (though this is not so hard-edged). The cast is growing more comfortable in their roles and the writing is honest and intelligent. Every episode's scenario is ultimately left to the viewer's interpretation, which is a high compliment to the writers and actors. Yes, I like it. --- And, to 'GetReal', Ms. Beals IS bi-racial. This has been public knowledge since she starred in Flashdance. The episode in question served to humanize her chilly demeanor and explain how she became obsessed with excellence.… Expand

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quincytheodore

Jun 17, 2015

Visually pleasing and boasting vibrant cast, Proof is lively enough to overcome the concept familiarities of life after death. Light of the end of tunnel might sound awfully familiar, especially for a premise to build an entire show on. Thankfully, rich aesthetic design and strongVisually pleasing and boasting vibrant cast, Proof is lively enough to overcome the concept familiarities of life after death. Light of the end of tunnel might sound awfully familiar, especially for a premise to build an entire show on. Thankfully, rich aesthetic design and strong personalities ensure that Proof is more than another paranormal debacle. It definitely looks nice, as the sequences showcase many bright colorful locations, some of which are strikingly futuristic. Characters and methods have ambiance of medical show, although it keeps the focus with the right personal touch.

Dr. Tyler (Jennifer Beals) is a strong headed surgeon who has had a near-death experience. She is asked by eccentric millionaire Ivan Turing (Matthew Modine) to investigate what is beyond death. This set-up is made for human drama, especially on the doctor's part as her family is far from perfect, while delivering different cases or medical issues. The main concern is it might fall into typical medical drama, even with the peculiar theme.

It even has Edi Gathegi who has had experience playing in House and the stubborn leading character is highly skeptical. The structure might feel understandably stereotypical, though the show is sufficiently presentable. It doesn't display hospital environment with narrow style, in fact most of the scenes have amazing view, almost optimistic in nature. The eccentric mansion and most indoor shots are lightly refreshing, several continuous shots in this setting look fitting on futuristic show and they give whimsically modern atmosphere.

Leading roles are presentable with Jennifer Beals, she doesn't appear friendly at first, probably a good decision to not fall into cheesy drama. She's combative and it makes the show more digestible without stepping into spiritual territory. Edi Gathegi as the young intern and Matthew Modine as the bizarre millionaire are both good cast for their characters. The diversity of thoughts and behaviors works well for the delicate plot.

Proof has a classic concept which may be problematic, but it should find light on the end as long as it offers humble human drama in lavish vistas.… Expand

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StuckOnReviews

Jun 17, 2015

Little odd, but okay the show explore the question "Is there life after death?" and this show holds up some good reasons why there might and hopefully is. Pretty good cast, the guy who wants her to do it is a little off but if I was rich I would be too. It also has some Medical exploringLittle odd, but okay the show explore the question "Is there life after death?" and this show holds up some good reasons why there might and hopefully is. Pretty good cast, the guy who wants her to do it is a little off but if I was rich I would be too. It also has some Medical exploring in here too, I'll watch it again.… Expand

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beanbean

Jun 20, 2015

Seriously? Another show promoting unskeptical nonsense. Keep this trash away from your impressionable children. Both reincarnation and past lives lack any evidence to their existence. Grow up.

Near death experiences have been explainable for decades. There is no excuse for lazy writingSeriously? Another show promoting unskeptical nonsense. Keep this trash away from your impressionable children. Both reincarnation and past lives lack any evidence to their existence. Grow up.

Near death experiences have been explainable for decades. There is no excuse for lazy writing obviously taking advantage of naive viewers.… Expand

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getreal

Jul 30, 2015

My husband and I were enjoying Proof. It was a family show, creative, entertaining, and no foul language. Sadly, the writers have drunk the social and political correctness again. How could Beals have a black dad and she look totally Caucasian, be separated from a totally CaucasianMy husband and I were enjoying Proof. It was a family show, creative, entertaining, and no foul language. Sadly, the writers have drunk the social and political correctness again. How could Beals have a black dad and she look totally Caucasian, be separated from a totally Caucasian husband and have had two kids who have no characteristics of being African-American? Stupid and ridiculous. What is this...the new "normal"? The writers have taken this show from something we watch weekly to a show not worth our time. Get real. If you wanted to throw in the lame black father, some thought should have gone into the main character- like a mixed race actress like Haley Berry. Congratulations! You just doomed this show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 16, 2015
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  S1:E10. Tsunami: Part Two
  Air Date: August 18, 2015
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  S1:E9. Tsunami: Part One
  Air Date: August 11, 2015
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  S1:E8. Reborn
  Air Date: August 4, 2015
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  S1:E7. St. Luke's
  Air Date: July 28, 2015
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  S1:E6. Private Matters
  Air Date: July 21, 2015
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  S1:E5. Memento Vivere
  Air Date: July 14, 2015
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  S1:E4. Redemption
  Air Date: July 7, 2015
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  S1:E3. Showdown
  Air Date: June 30, 2015
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  S1:E2. Til Death
  Air Date: June 23, 2015
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 16, 2015