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The Dead Zone

Name: The Dead Zone
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2002-06-16
Cast: Anthony Michael Hall, Nicole De Boer, Connor Price

2002 | 6 seasons | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Pushing Daisies or Doctor Who, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: 6 seasons and 80 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
A big time investment at 6 seasons.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

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