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An MIT grad student and a tech superstar bring a low-level Pentagon official a staggering discovery that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth.
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An MIT grad student and a tech superstar bring a low-level Pentagon official a staggering discovery that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth.
Cast, crew and production details
Santiago CabreraDarius Tanz
Jennifer FinniganGrace Barrows
Charlie RoweLiam Cole
Jacqueline ByersJillian Hayes
Rachel DranceZoe Barrows
Shazi RajaAmanda Charles
Ian Anthony DaleHarris Anders
Melia KreilingAlycia Stavros
CBSUnited States
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Episode 1
After a nuclear incident, the secret of the asteroid becomes public, setting the world on a dangerous course. Darius, Grace, Liam and Harris must adapt to new roles in an ever-shifting landscape of fear and civil unrest.
Directed by Stuart GillardWritten by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig ShapiroGuest stars Sasha Roiz
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Episode 2
Darius and Grace must forge an emotional détente to get international cooperation. Liam meets a new scientist who has a mysterious past.
Directed by Ken FinkWritten by Gavin JohannsenGuest stars Sasha Roiz
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Episode 3
Grace is asked to lie under oath. Darius tasks Liam with a dangerous mission. A shocking act of violence plunges the nation into chaos.
Directed by Maja VrviloWritten by Mike WerbGuest stars Sasha Roiz
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Episode 4
Grace embarks on a dangerous mission, and Liam and Darius’ relationship is tested.
Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Damani JohnsonGuest stars Reiko Aylesworth
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Episode 5
Grace forges a dangerous alliance with Claire’s brother, Alonzo. Also, Harris and Darius must work together to face down Bennett’s forces
Directed by Douglas AarniokoskiWritten by Carolyn TownsendGuest stars Sasha Roiz
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Episode 6
Darius and Grace’s relationship is tested, and President Mackenzie attempts to bring the fractured country together while the hacktivist group ReSyst issues a deadly edict.
Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by K.D. DávilaGuest stars Sasha Roiz
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Episode 7
Darius vows revenge on the hacktivist group ReSyst, no matter what the cost. Also, Harris discovers a dark secret and Grace reveals one of her own.
Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Blake Taylor
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Episode 8
Desperate to defuse a nuclear standoff, Liam receives help from an unlikely source. Also, with Darius missing, Harris and Grace take matters into their own hands.
Directed by Tessa BlakeWritten by Steven Maeda
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Episode 9
Darius, Grace and Harris uncover the darkest secret yet, and Liam reconnects with Jillian.
Directed by Nina Lopez-CorradoWritten by Gavin Johannsen, Damani Johnson
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Episode 10
Darius forms a dangerous alliance in order to destroy the dark money forces of Q17. Also, Grace takes action when surprising news jolts her world.
Directed by Joe GallagherWritten by Mark Kruger
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Episode 11
A stand-off at the COPE compound leads to tragic results
Directed by Stuart GillardWritten by Carolyn TownsendGuest stars Willy Lavendel
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Episode 12
The government’s final plans for a doomsday scenario set in motion a surprising chain of events for Grace, Darius and Harris.
Directed by Joe GallagherWritten by K.D. Dávila, Jeffrey Lieber
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Episode 13
One last mystery holds the key to saving the world, and Grace must choose how she spends her final days.
Directed by Elizabeth KrugerWritten by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
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