"Threshold" (2005) TV series

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Creator:

Bragi F. Schut

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

16 September 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

They're Here. More are Coming. Don't Worry. We have a Plan.

Plot:

A team of experts are assembled after the U.S. Navy discovers an extra-terrestrial object briefly appeared near a ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Plot Keywords:

Alien Invasion | First Contact | Geek | Government Coverup | Government Conspiracy

Cast

Carla Gugino	...	Dr. Molly Anne Caffrey (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Brian Van Holt	...	Sean Cavennaugh (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Brent Spiner	...	Dr. Nigel Fenway (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Rob Benedict	...	Lucas Pegg (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Peter Dinklage	...	Arthur Ramsey (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Charles S. Dutton	...	J.T. Baylock (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Matt Sigloch	...	Agent Rice / ... (7 episodes, 2005-2006)

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Hungary:16 | Netherlands:16

Company:

Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

The symbol used is an Escape-Time fractal, a version of the Julia Set, a recursively constructed shape related to the more famous Mandelbrot Set.

Quotes:

Arthur Ramsey: How may I be your linguistic biotch?

Best new show on broadcast television since "24"!

I am NOT a sci-fi nut and only watched because a friend recommended it, but the two hour opener was simply MESMERIZING. The show has flavors of several hits of the past and present, including "X-Files" and "The 4400", but has a style all its own. It was well-written, brilliantly directed, and managed to blend suspense, drama, and humor extremely well. I was very pleased with the casting. Peter Dinklage steals the show as he did in "The Station Agent", you just can't take your eyes off of him. Brent Spiner (Star Trek Next Generation's "Data") and Charles S. Dutton ("Roc", "Rudy") are the big names in the fine supporting cast. Rob Benedict is wonderful as computer geek Lucas and Brian Van Holt has the SWAT/military hero role nailed.

Was not a fan of Carla Gugino before, but she plays the lead role Dr. Molly Caffrey to perfection. She somehow manages to pull off intelligent, self-assured, and vulnerable all at the same time. She is a striking woman but manages to be believable in this role. You don't feel as if they inserted the requisite starlet in the lead, she's THAT good.

This show works on so many levels that I would be shocked if CBS didn't have another hit on its hands. The music was effective without being intrusive. Even the digital imagery was interesting and I generally HATE computer generated stuff..it only added to the overall texture. This show is similar to "24" in one way; you don't waste time questioning every single plot twist, (like the previous IMDb reviewer did) you just sit back and enjoy the ride.