Touch 2012
“The world is connected. But only his son sees how.”
What is Touch?
Touch is an American drama television series that aired on Fox. The series revolves around the life of Martin Bohm, a widower and single father, who struggles to connect with his autistic and mute 11-year-old son, Jake.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 25, 2012
- Last aired
- May 10, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Touch is an American drama television series that aired on Fox. The series revolves around the life of Martin Bohm, a widower and single father, who struggles to connect with his autistic and mute 11-year-old son, Jake. Their lives take an extraordinary turn when Martin discovers his son's unique ability to see things that no one else can and the patterns that connect seemingly unrelated events. The series explores the relationship between Martin and Jake, as well as their lives, in the face of this extraordinary circumstance. The show is a supernatural drama that combines elements of science fiction, mystery, and suspense. It was created by Tim Kring and aired on Fox from 2012 to 2013.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving father discovers his silent son can predict the future through complex numerical patterns.”
- compelling central premise
- strong emotional core
- complex narrative structure
- heavy dramatic tone
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas that explore the interconnectedness of human lives.
The series features mature emotional themes involving loss and family struggles.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tales of the Red Thread Jan 25, 2012
- E2 1 + 1 = 3 Mar 22, 2012
- E3 Safety in Numbers Mar 29, 2012
- E4 Kite Strings Apr 5, 2012
- E5 Entanglement Apr 12, 2012
- E6 Lost and Found Apr 19, 2012
- E7 Noosphere Rising Apr 26, 2012
- E8 Zone of Exclusion May 3, 2012
- E9 Music of the Spheres May 10, 2012
- E10 Tessellations May 17, 2012
- E11 Gyre (1) May 31, 2012
- E12 Gyre (2) May 31, 2012
- E13 The Road Not Taken Sep 14, 2012
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Event Horizon Feb 8, 2013
- E2 Closer Feb 8, 2013
- E3 Enemy of My Enemy Feb 15, 2013
- E4 Perfect Storm Feb 22, 2013
- E5 Eye to Eye Mar 1, 2013
- E6 Broken Mar 8, 2013
- E7 Ghosts Mar 15, 2013
- E8 Reunions Mar 22, 2013
- E9 Clockwork Mar 29, 2013
- E10 Two of a Kind Apr 5, 2013
- E11 Accused Apr 26, 2013
- E12 Fight or Flight May 3, 2013
- E13 Leviathan May 10, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A widower discovers his mute, autistic son possesses the extraordinary ability to see patterns connecting human events.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Martin Bohm, a widower and single father.
How old is Jake?
Jake is an 11-year-old boy.
Does the son speak?
No, Jake is described as mute.
What is the son's gift?
Jake has the ability to see things others cannot and identify patterns that link seemingly unrelated events.