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The 4400 2004

★ 7.2/10 · 739 votes TV-14 DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 4 seasons · 44 eps Ended
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What is The 4400?

The 4400 is a science fiction television series that explores the mysterious return of 4400 individuals who had been missing or presumed dead over several decades. These returnees, known as "the 4400," have not aged physically and some possess unusual abilities, ranging from enhanced strength to healing powers.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Ended
Episodes
44
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Jul 11, 2004
Last aired
Sep 16, 2007
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The 4400 is a science fiction television series that explores the mysterious return of 4400 individuals who had been missing or presumed dead over several decades. These returnees, known as "the 4400," have not aged physically and some possess unusual abilities, ranging from enhanced strength to healing powers. The series follows the investigation by a government agency tasked with monitoring the returnees after one of them commits a murder. As federal agents delve deeper into the case, they uncover the complex ways in which the returnees have been altered by their disappearance. The show was created by Scott Peters and René Echevarria and was produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with BSkyB, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope. It aired on USA Network in the United States and Sky One in the United Kingdom. The series originally ran from 2004 to 2007 and featured a cast including Joel Gretsch, Jacqueline McKenzie, Patrick John Flueger, and Conchita Campbell. The show examines both the personal stories of the returnees and the broader societal implications of their reappearance.

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“Thousands of missing people suddenly reappear on Earth without having aged a single day.”

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  • compelling central premise
  • character-driven mystery
Keep in mind
  • government surveillance focus
  • unexplained phenomena

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories about the sudden appearance of mysterious individuals with unexplained abilities.

The series contains themes of government investigation and supernatural occurrences.

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Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows the sudden return of 4400 people who had previously gone missing or were presumed dead.

When did the show air?

The series ran from 2004 to 2007.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 44 episodes across four seasons.

Do the returnees have powers?

Some of the individuals exhibit alterations ranging from superhuman strength to healing touches.

Who created the show?

The series was created by René Echevarria and Scott Peters.