Incorporated (TV series)
Incorporated is an American television science fiction drama series. The show premiered November 30, 2016, on Syfy.[1][2] Before its official premiere, Syfy released an advance preview of the first episode online on November 16, 2016.[3] The show concluded on January 25, 2017.[4]
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Margaret Chernin |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Syfy |
| Original release | November 30, 2016 – January 25, 2017 |
On February 27, 2017, the series was cancelled after one season.[5]
Premise
The series takes place in a dystopian Milwaukee in the year 2074, where many countries have gone bankrupt due to a number of crises and climate change. In the absence of effective government, powerful multinational corporations have become de facto governments, controlling areas called Green Zones. The remaining territories are called Red Zones, where governance is weak or non-existent.
Plot
Ben Larson is a manager at Spiga Biotech, the largest corporation in the world. He works for Elizabeth, the estranged mother of his wife, Laura. In reality, he is a climate refugee from the Red Zone outside Milwaukee whose real name is Aaron. Aaron has infiltrated the Green Zone, assuming the identity of Ben Larson to search for his childhood love Elena, who through a series of unfortunate circumstances has become a high-end prostitute at an exclusive brothel for senior Spiga executives. Aaron resolves to work his way up to a senior position in order to access Arcadia and rescue her. After framing his boss Chad for stealing classified information and ensuring his dismissal from the company, Aaron endeavours to obtain the promotion to the now-vacant position and rescue Elena, all while maintaining his Ben Larson cover in the face of increasingly paranoid Spiga security scrutiny and competitive coworkers. He is assisted by Theo, Elena's brother who is still living in the Red Zone, and Reed, another Red Zone denizen who managed to assume a Green Zone persona years before Aaron managed the same feat.
Cast
- Sean Teale as Ben Larson/Aaron Sloane
- Allison Miller as Laura Larson, a cosmetic surgeon and Ben's wife
- Eddie Ramos as Theo Marquez
- Julia Ormond as Elizabeth Krauss, Laura's mother and a high-ranking executive in Spiga
- Dennis Haysbert as Julian, the head of security
- Damon Herriman as Jonathan Hendrick/Henry Reed, a climate refugee hiding in human resources
- Douglas Nyback as Roger Caplan
- Denyse Tontz as Elena Marquez, Theo's sister, Aaron's true love, a prostitute
- Ian Tracey as Terrence
- Mif as Wallace
- David Hewlett as Chad Peterson
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Vertical Mobility" | Alex Pastor & David Pastor | Alex Pastor & David Pastor | November 30, 2016[note 1] | 0.52[6] |
| 2 | "Downsizing" | Jeff Woolnough | Ted Humphrey | December 7, 2016 | 0.54[7] |
| 3 | "Human Resources" | Alex Pastor & David Pastor | Alex Pastor & David Pastor | December 14, 2016 | 0.57[8] |
| 4 | "Cost Containment" | David Grossman | Chris Downey | December 21, 2016 | 0.54[9] |
| 5 | "Profit and Loss" | Daniel Stamm | Story by : Mike Batistick Teleplay by : Joshua Hale Fialkov & Aiyana White | December 28, 2016 | 0.46[10] |
| 6 | "Sweating the Assets" | Nick Gomez | Allison Moore | January 4, 2017 | 0.42[11] |
| 7 | "Executables" | Darnell Martin | Michael Batistick & Joshua Hale Fialkov | January 11, 2017 | 0.50[12] |
| 8 | "Operational Realignment" | Christoph Schrewe | Qui Nguyen & Patrick Moss | January 18, 2017 | 0.41[13] |
| 9 | "Burning Platform" | David J. Frazee | Molly Nussbaum & Aiyana White | January 25, 2017 | 0.55[14] |
| 10 | "Golden Parachute" | Kelly Makin | Alex Pastor & David Pastor | January 25, 2017 | 0.41[14] |
Notes
DVD release
On June 20, 2017, CBS DVD (distributed by Paramount) released the entire series on DVD in Region 1.[15]
Broadcast
The series premiered November 30, 2016, on Syfy and in Canada on Showcase.[16]
Production
Georgina Haig played the female lead in the pilot but left and Allison Miller was cast in her place.[17]
Reception
The series has received a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the site's critical consensus reading: "Incorporated's impressive production values, solid performances, and engaging vision of a bleak future outweigh a predictable, clichéd narrative."[18]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Saturn Awards[19] | Best Science Fiction Television Series | Incorporated | Nominated |
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 3, 2016). "Syfy Picks Up 'Incorporated' Thriller From Matt Damon & Ben Affleck To Series".
- ^ "Incorporated".
- ^ a b Bryan, Enk (November 16, 2016). "Watch the First Episode of Incorporated". Syfy. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "'Incorporated' season finale sets a deceitful, righteous course". Screener. January 26, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (February 27, 2017). "Syfy Cancels Matt Damon-Ben Affleck Series 'Incorporated'". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 1, 2016). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 8, 2016). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 15, 2016). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 22, 2016). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 29, 2016). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 5, 2017). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 12, 2017). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2017). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 26, 2017). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ The Syfy Show's One and Only Season is Announced for DVD September 3, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ . Showcase website. 2016. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 22, 2016). "'Incorporated' Syfy Series Adds Allison Miller As New Regular In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Incorporated: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2017). "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Incorporated at IMDb
- Incorporated at Metacritic
- Incorporated: Season 1 at Rotten Tomatoes