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Watch The Event Season 1 Episode 8
The Event is an American science fiction political thriller television seriescreated by Nick Wauters, which premiered on NBCon September 20, 2010. The show's plot centers on the presence of Extraterrestial peoplewho have been detained by the United States Governmentfor sixty-six years and who may now become exposed to the general populace. The show was picked up for a full season order of 22 episodes by NBC on October 18, 2010
"The Event" is an emotional high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an Everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his fiancee, Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history. Sean's quest will send ripples through the lives of an eclectic band of strangers, including: newly elected U.S. President Martinez ; Sophia (Emmy Award nominee Laura Innes, "ER"), who is the leader of a mysterious group of detainees; and Sean's shadowy father-in-law (Scott Patterson, "Gilmore Girls"). Their futures are on a collision course in a global conspiracy that could ultimately change the fate of mankind.
The show's pilot episode was told almost entirely in retroversions to three different time frames. According to Nick Wauters, the show's creator, later episodes will use flashbacks more to develop the characters. "There will be big reveals and big clues in each episode," he said, promising that viewers will not have to wait too long for answers to questions raised.After the pilot aired, he and executive producer Steve Stark answered some viewer questions on their Twitterfeeds, for example explaining that the fate of the plane will be disclosed early in the next episode. The characters also have Twitter feeds, and one has a blog,truthseeker5314.comwhich may reveal additional information
Synopsis of the Episode:
President Martinez interrogates Michael about his involvement in the assassination attempt; Vicky is sent on a new secret mission.
