Survivors: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC-1 | BBC | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: November 23, 2008

Starring: Julie Graham, Paterson Joseph, Phillip Rhys

Summary: After a virus kills 90 percent of the population on Earth, a group of nine survivors try to work together in this remake of the 1970's British series.

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: December 23, 2008
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S1:E5. Episode 5
Air Date: December 16, 2008
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S1:E4. Episode 4
Air Date: December 9, 2008

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Critic Reviews

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Darwinians, take note. Even the fittest don’t have it easy on this show, which is down-to-earth sci-fi at its gritty best. Read full review

Aubry O'Arminio

It works—maybe because the group is so likeable, or because writer Adrian Hodges puts so much faith in his main characters (it's nice, for once, to see a work that doesn't fault us for our reliance on technology, but rather shows how easily people can persist without it). Read full review

Rob Owen

The first episode runs two hours and sets up all the characters, their relationships and backgrounds. It presents a serialized show with a lot of potential for growth and interesting plot possibilities, especially considering a scene at the end of the premiere that raises a whole host of questions. Read full review

Ellen Gray

I found the first episode of "Survivors" incredibly depressing and began to think longingly of rewards challenges and hidden immunity idols. But a subsequent episode, though devoid of tribal councils, did provide enough heart and even occasional flashes of humor to make survival - and the continuation of "Survivors" - seem like a fate considerably better than death. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Survivors is torn between the desire to go big--it's the literal end of civilization--and small--how would an ordinary person react to the death of everyone he knows? Regrettably Survivors succeeds at neither, getting stuck instead in a blurry bog of middle ground. Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

I think “Survivors” is going to have a hard time getting noticed, not just because BBC America is way up there on digital cable, but because the hoopla surrounding the end of “Lost” is unrelenting, and “Survivors” just hasn’t done anything to break through. Read full review

Keith Staskiewicz

Imagine the early parts of 28 Days Later stretched out to a feature-length pilot. It's the end for the world as we know it, and I feel bored. Read full review

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MasterxRaven

Aug 1, 2013

As I have found this show On netflix recently, I have fell in love to soon find out that it has been canceled.
After knowing the show I've fallen in love with was canceled I then started to ask BBC by email to start the series back up again, So far I have had no luck. But if you have notAs I have found this show On netflix recently, I have fell in love to soon find out that it has been canceled.
After knowing the show I've fallen in love with was canceled I then started to ask BBC by email to start the series back up again, So far I have had no luck. But if you have not yet seen this show look at it on netflix, the first episode is a long depressing one hour and forty-five minuets. But the rest are action packed as well as being very emotional and having a lot of Drama. As I have as well fallen in love with the characters, I have no other choice but to let the show to go unless BBC runs another series on....… Expand

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mzbeverly

Jun 24, 2014

I like the show But at the reunion show I don't believe that the winner should be able to win the 1000,000 favorite player prize. They already won a million. Its not fair

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theillusiveman

Sep 6, 2010

I bought Survivors: Complete Seasons One and Two for $49.99 from Barnes and Noble without knowing anything about it besides what was explained on the box. "Down to earth sci-fi at it's gritty best." is what ultimately enticed me to fork over the money for this British post-apocalyptic sci-fiI bought Survivors: Complete Seasons One and Two for $49.99 from Barnes and Noble without knowing anything about it besides what was explained on the box. "Down to earth sci-fi at it's gritty best." is what ultimately enticed me to fork over the money for this British post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama.
Survivors is a modern day reimagining of the original show that shared the name, which ran from 1975-1978. It incorporates the main storyline from the original along with sub-plots, characters, and many settings while adding a fresh new feel in order to draw in modern viewers. The entire first season itself is decently long, with a 90 minute pilot and five subsequent 60 minute episodes. I wouldn't reccomend the hardcore science fiction fans buy this because it's not an alien or technological show. Instead, it is a series about a group of diverse people in Britain brought together by a global pandemic of influenza. They must learn to work and live together along with interacting with other survivors of the virus.
The first season of Survivors starts strong. I remember watching the pilot and feeling a chill run up my spine as Anya's girlfriend opened the door, revealing the room full of corpses, which gave us the impression that the virus was more fatal than the government was willing to admit. I genuinely thought about what would happen if I survived a decimating virus after the first episode. The characters themselves are reasonably easy to connect with and grow to like. The acting is good, as is the actor's portrayal of their person's personality. The filming isn't something American viewers are used too, as a different approach is taken with birds eye shots and close ups. Also, the longer episodes and shorter season is something people will either like or dislike in the Northern America.
Overall, the first season of Survivors is an entertaining and worthwhile show to watch. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes shows with drama, a mild dose of action, and deadly viruses.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

63

Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 12, 2010
Season 1

63
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 23, 2008
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: December 23, 2008
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: December 16, 2008
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: December 9, 2008
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: December 2, 2008
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: November 25, 2008
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: November 23, 2008