---
title: "Blackout"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blackout-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 40025
imdb_id: "tt1865640"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 2
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blackout (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blackout-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blackout is a television series categorized under action and adventure and crime genres. After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Keller requests that Josh hack into the state's highly advanced electrical system and shut it down to create total chaos. When California goes dark, Keller gets what he wants, and tonight, no one will be prepared for what is about to happen.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bradford May

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sean Patrick Flanery** as *Jim Strickland*
- **Anne Heche** as *Dr. Debra Westen*
- **Eriq La Salle** as *George*
- **Brian Bloom** as *Lt. Col. Charles Keller*
- **Thai Edwards** as *Dixon*
- **Kevin Ketcham** as *Mack*
- **Derek Anthony** as *Reiley*
- **Josh Brolin** as *Terrance Danfield*
- **Justin Baldoni** as *Josh Martin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blackout online?
Blackout is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blackout worth watching?
Blackout holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action & Adventure, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Blackout, and how long does it take to binge?
Blackout spans 1 season and 2 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 1.5 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Blackout are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Blackout by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blackout — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/40025)
- [Blackout (TV Series 2011) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/40025-blackout/cast)
- [Blackout (TV Series 2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1865640/fullcredits/)
- [Blackout (British TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackout_(British_TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*