FX: The Series 1996
What is FX: The Series?
The television series "FX: The Series" revolves around the work of a special effects expert. This expert, who works with a detective, utilizes their skills to aid in solving crimes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1996
- Last aired
- May 25, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CTV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The television series "FX: The Series" revolves around the work of a special effects expert. This expert, who works with a detective, utilizes their skills to aid in solving crimes. The expert's work involves creating illusions that can be used to help the detective in their investigations. The series explores the line between reality and illusion, as the expert's creations can make it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is fabricated. The expert's collaboration with the detective allows them to use their skills in a unique and effective way, helping to solve crimes that might otherwise go unsolved. The series delves into the complexities of perception and the power of illusions in the context of crime-solving.
Should you watch it?
“A special effects expert uses cinematic illusions to assist a detective in solving complex criminal cases.”
- unique premise
- creative problem solving
- blurs reality and illusion
Watch it if you enjoy procedural crime dramas that incorporate technical ingenuity and visual trickery.
The series features crime-solving scenarios involving deception and suspenseful situations.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Illusion (1) Mytharc Sep 9, 1996
- E2 The Illusion (2) Core Sep 9, 1996
- E3 Zero Hour Core Sep 16, 1996
- E4 High Risk Core Sep 23, 1996
- E5 Payback Core Sep 30, 1996
- E6 The Ring Core Oct 7, 1996
- E7 Dingo Core Oct 14, 1996
- E8 White Light Mytharc Oct 21, 1996
- E9 The Brotherhood Core Oct 28, 1996
- E10 French Kiss Core Nov 4, 1996
- E11 Eye of the Dragon Core Nov 11, 1996
- E12 Target Mytharc Nov 18, 1996
- E13 Supernote Core Nov 25, 1996
- E14 Medea Core Jan 20, 1997
- E15 Shivaree Core Jan 27, 1997
- E16 Gemini Core Feb 3, 1997
- E17 Double Image Core Feb 10, 1997
- E18 Quicksilver Mytharc Feb 17, 1997
- E19 Get Fast Core Apr 21, 1997
- E20 Bad Influence Core Apr 28, 1997
- E21 Reunion Mytharc May 5, 1997
- E22 Script Doctor Mytharc May 12, 1997
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Requiem for a Cop Mytharc Sep 18, 1997
- E2 Unfinished Business Core Sep 25, 1997
- E3 Siege Core Sep 29, 1997
- E4 Shooting Mickey Core Oct 6, 1997
- E5 Deep Cover Mytharc Oct 13, 1997
- E6 House of Horrors Core Oct 20, 1997
- E7 High Roller Core Oct 27, 1997
- E8 Ritual Core Nov 3, 1997
- E9 Spanish Harlem Core Nov 10, 1997
- E10 Flashback Mytharc Nov 17, 1997
- E11 Standoff Core Feb 2, 1998
- E12 Vigilantes Core Feb 9, 1998
- E13 Reaper Core Feb 16, 1998
- E14 Inferno Mytharc Feb 23, 1998
- E15 Evil Eye Core Apr 7, 1998
- E16 Chiller Core May 11, 1998
- E17 Thief Mytharc May 18, 1998
- E18 Red Storm Mytharc May 25, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Rollie Tyler, who is a special effects expert.
What is the premise of the show?
Rollie Tyler uses his expertise in special effects to help a detective friend solve crimes.
How does the protagonist help solve crimes?
He creates illusions that make criminals see what they want to see.
What is the central theme?
The series explores the distinction between reality and illusion.
What genre is this show?
It is a crime drama centered on investigative work and special effects.
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