ReGenesis

ReGenesis

Created by Christina Jennings

On The Movie Network, Movie Central

2004–20084 seasons52 episodes50 min7.4 / 10

A procedural sci-fi drama centered on scientists investigating bioterrorism and disease outbreaks, balancing case-of-the-week structure with topical ethical questions.

ReGenesis is a Canadian television program produced by The Movie Network and Movie Central in conjunction with Shaftesbury Films. The series, which ran for four seasons, revolves around the scientists of NorBAC, a fictional organization with a lab based in Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a scientific nature, such as bio-terrorism, mysterious diseases or radical changes in environment throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. NorBAC is headed by David Sandström, the chief scientist and molecular biologist. Through this character the show often addresses topical social, political and ethical issues related to the science at hand. The series was originally seen on The Movie Network and Movie Central with rebroadcasts on Global and Showcase in Canada. Internationally it can be seen on FX in the United Kingdom, The Science Channel, Halogen TV and in syndication and CW Plus in the United States, and FX Latin America in Mexico; as well as numerous broadcasters in Europe and Asia. International distribution is handled by Oasis International. As of April 2012 the show can also be seen on Hulu.com.

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Questions people ask

  • Is ReGenesis scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is ReGenesis sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.

  • Is ReGenesis violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Does ReGenesis leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is ReGenesis easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Like ReGenesis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as ReGenesis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like ReGenesis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like ReGenesis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like ReGenesis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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