"The Others" (2000) TV series

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Creators:

John D. Brancato
Michael Ferris

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 February 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Plot:

College student Marian Kitt is terrified to discover that she has the power to see into the "other side."...

Plot Keywords:

Student | Supernatural | Team | Misfits

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Julianne Nicholson	...	Marian Kitt (13 episodes, 2000)
Gabriel Macht	...	Dr. Mark Gabriel (13 episodes, 2000)
Missy Crider	...	Ellen 'Satori' Polaski (13 episodes, 2000)
Bill Cobbs	...	Elmer Greentree (13 episodes, 2000)
John Billingsley	...	Prof. Miles Ballard (13 episodes, 2000)
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Warren Day (13 episodes, 2000)
John Aylward	...	Albert McGonagle (13 episodes, 2000)
Katerina Gavala	...	Sheena (13 episodes, 2000)

Runtime:

USA:60 min (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

DreamWorks Television

Quotes:

Elmer Greentree: Do you have any advice for me, Doc?
Dr. Mark Gabriel: Drink heavily.

A more cerebral supernatural-themed show. I loved it.

It's a shame that this show didn't last longer because it deserved to. There's very few shows like this available on television. I found it genuinely creepy which is very rare. The subject matter is treated seriously and the writing is very good with interesting story lines. The viewing audience is treated with respect unlike most shows in this genre that are very formulaic and only appeal to the lowest common denominator. The cast is likable and the characters are all conflicted which helps build the drama. Perhaps most importantly, the thrills and chills are honestly earned through the stories, not through cheap stunts. The wonderfully creepy atmosphere supports the stories rather than the reverse. I would highly recommend this show to fans of the supernatural genre.