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Continuum 2012

“The future is in her hands.”

★ 7.5/10 · 946 votes TV-14 Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama 4 seasons · 42 eps Ended
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What is Continuum?

Continuum is a Canadian science fiction television series created by Simon Barry that premiered on the Showcase network on May 27, 2012. The program was produced by Reunion Pictures, Boy Meets Girl Film Company, and Shaw Media, running for a total of four seasons.

Type
TV series
Year
2012
Status
Ended
Episodes
42
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
May 27, 2012
Last aired
Oct 9, 2015
Original language
EN
Origin
CA
Networks
Showcase
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Sci-Fi & Fantasy #Action & Adventure #Drama
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Continuum is a Canadian science fiction television series created by Simon Barry that premiered on the Showcase network on May 27, 2012. The program was produced by Reunion Pictures, Boy Meets Girl Film Company, and Shaw Media, running for a total of four seasons. The story centers on a conflict between a group of rebels from the year 2077 and a police officer who travels back in time with them to the year 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Upon arriving in the past, the rebels continue a violent campaign intended to prevent future corporations from replacing governments. Meanwhile, the detective finds herself trapped in the present day and endeavors to stop the rebels. She must balance this mission while keeping her true origins from the future a secret from everyone she encounters. The series features a cast that includes Rachel Nichols, Victor Webster, Erik Knudsen, and Stephen Lobo. The show concluded its broadcast run in 2015.

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Should you watch it?

“A future police officer pursues time-traveling rebels through modern-day Vancouver to prevent a corporate-controlled future.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging time-travel premise
  • strong central conflict
Keep in mind
  • complex plot threads
  • high stakes intensity

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories involving temporal displacement and corporate intrigue.

The series features depictions of violence and themes related to political conflict.

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Mytharc (15): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
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What is the premise of the show?

A police officer and a group of rebels travel from 2077 to 2012.

Where does the show take place?

The series is set in Vancouver, BC.

What are the rebels trying to do?

They aim to stop future corporations from replacing governments.

Does the police officer reveal her identity?

She attempts to stop the rebels without revealing she is from the future.

When is the show set?

The narrative centers on events in both 2077 and 2012.

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