Zoo 2015
“The wild shall inherit the earth.”
What is Zoo?
Zoo is an American drama television series that aired from 2015 to 2017. Based on the 2012 novel by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, the show was created by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 30, 2015
- Last aired
- Sep 21, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Zoo is an American drama television series that aired from 2015 to 2017. Based on the 2012 novel by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, the show was created by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. The narrative follows a group of varied professionals, including a young renegade scientist, who come together to investigate a global phenomenon. The plot centers on a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, forcing the team into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for both animals and humans. The series stars James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Nora Arnezeder, and Billy Burke. The show premiered on CBS on June 30, 2015, with the first season consisting of 13 episodes that concluded on September 15, 2015. James Patterson served as an executive producer for the production. Following the conclusion of the first season, the series was renewed by CBS for a second season. The show is available to viewers through various streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A renegade scientist races to uncover the cause of mysterious, violent animal attacks threatening the planet.”
- fast-paced narrative
- global scale of conflict
- intense animal aggression scenes
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes science fiction thrillers involving global crises.
The series features intense scenes of animal violence and threats to human safety.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 First Blood Jun 30, 2015
- E2 Fight or Flight Jul 7, 2015
- E3 The Silence of the Cicadas Jul 14, 2015
- E4 Pack Mentality Jul 21, 2015
- E5 Blame It on Leo Jul 28, 2015
- E6 This Is What It Sounds Like Aug 4, 2015
- E7 Sleuths Aug 11, 2015
- E8 The Cheese Stands Alone Aug 18, 2015
- E9 Murmuration Aug 25, 2015
- E10 Emotional Contagion Sep 1, 2015
- E11 Eats, Shoots and Leaves Sep 8, 2015
- E12 Wild Things Sep 8, 2015
- E13 That Great Big Hill of Hope Sep 15, 2015
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Day of the Beast Jun 28, 2016
- E2 Caraquet Jun 28, 2016
- E3 Collision Point Jul 5, 2016
- E4 The Walls of Jericho Jul 12, 2016
- E5 The Moon and the Star Jul 19, 2016
- E6 Sex, Lies and Jellyfish Jul 26, 2016
- E7 Jamie's Got a Gun Aug 2, 2016
- E8 Zero Sum Aug 9, 2016
- E9 Sins of the Father Aug 16, 2016
- E10 The Yellow Brick Road Aug 23, 2016
- E11 The Contingency Aug 30, 2016
- E12 Pangaea Sep 6, 2016
- E13 Clementine Sep 6, 2016
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 No Place Like Home Jun 29, 2017
- E2 Diaspora Jul 6, 2017
- E3 Ten Years Gone Jul 13, 2017
- E4 Welcome to the Terra Dome Jul 20, 2017
- E5 Drop It Like It’s Hot Jul 27, 2017
- E6 Oz Is Oz Aug 3, 2017
- E7 Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam Aug 10, 2017
- E8 Stakes on a Plane Aug 17, 2017
- E9 The Black Forest Aug 24, 2017
- E10 Once Upon a Time in the Nest Aug 31, 2017
- E11 Cradles and Graves Sep 7, 2017
- E12 West Side Story Sep 14, 2017
- E13 The Barrier Sep 21, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a scientist investigating a worldwide wave of violent animal attacks.
Who is the protagonist?
The story centers on a young renegade scientist.
What is the main conflict?
The primary conflict is a global pandemic of animal aggression that threatens humanity.
Is the show set in one location?
No, the series depicts events occurring across the planet.
What is the goal of the characters?
They are racing to unlock the mystery behind the animal attacks before time runs out.