The Hot Zone (American TV series)

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For the 2011 Canadian medical drama originally known as "The Hot Zone", see Combat Hospital.
The Hot Zone
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Created by James V. Hart
Based on The Hot Zone
by Richard Preston
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Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 12
Production
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Running time 44-53 minutes
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Distributor 20th Television (Season 1)
Disney-ABC Domestic Television (Season 2)
Release
Original network National Geographic
Original release May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) –
present (present)
External links
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The Hot Zone is an American anthology drama television series, based on the 1994 non-fiction book of the same name by Richard Preston and airing on National Geographic.

The first season, consisting of six episodes, aired from May 27 to May 29, 2019, and was intended as a miniseries. Largely set in 1989, it follows U.S. Army scientist Nancy Jaax who is confronted the possibility of a potentially deadly outbreak of Ebola. Jaax, a veterinary pathologist, first identifies the ebolavirus after it appears in monkeys in a Primate Quarantine Facility in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. The season was positively reviewed, and renewed for a second season.[1]

The second season, titled The Hot Zone: Anthrax, focuses on the 2001 anthrax attacks, just weeks after September 11.[2] The season, also consisting of six episodes, aired from November 28 to November 30, 2021.[3]

Cast and characters

Season one

Main

Recurring

Season two

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 6 May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29)
2 6 November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) November 30, 2021 (2021-11-30)

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 1 "Arrival" Michael Uppendahl Story by: James V. Hart
Teleplay by: James V. Hart & Jeff Vintar & Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson		 May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) 1WBC01 1.38[8]
After a lab accident, Dr. Nancy Jaax, who has one of the most dangerous jobs in the world handling deadly viruses, is faced with a possible Ebola outbreak on U.S. soil.
2 2 "Cell H" Michael Uppendahl Story by: James V. Hart
Teleplay by: Brian Peterson & Jeff Vintar & James V. Hart		 May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) 1WBC02 1.26[8]
To determine the source of the virus before it spreads Dr. Nancy Jaax and her lab partner, Dr. Peter Jahrling, must take matters into their own hands. Samples from infected monkeys are handed over to Dr. Jaax from an employee she persuaded to obtain.
3 3 "Charlie Foxtrot" Nick Murphy Story by: James V. Hart
Teleplay by: James V. Hart & Kelly Souders		 May 28, 2019 (2019-05-28) 1WBC03 1.10[9]
When representatives from varying agencies disagree on how to handle Dr. Nancy Jaax's discovery, an employee at the monkey research facility falls ill. She realizes there are few protocols in place to containing a deadly virus on U.S. soil.
4 4 "Expendable" Nick Murphy Brian Peterson & James V. Hart May 28, 2019 (2019-05-28) 1WBC04 1.00[9]
Dr. Wade Carter is obsessed with exposing the dangers of Ebola. Jerry Jaax searches for a way to protect his wife as she fears the virus has spread to the human population when an employee at the research facility falls ill.
5 5 "Quarantine" Nick Murphy Story by: James V. Hart
Teleplay by: Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson & James V. Hart		 May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29) 1WBC05 1.01[10]
Dr. Jaax is forced to make a choice between her family and her duty to her country as she works tirelessly to find out why the virus is behaving differently than expected in human victims. At the research facility unforeseen dangers arise.
6 6 "Hidden" Michael Uppendahl Story by: Kelly Souders & Jeff Vintar & James V. Hart
Teleplay by: Kelly Souders & Jeff Vintar		 May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29) 1WBC06 0.94[10]
At the research facility a volatile situation inside comes to a head. Exhaustion threatens the precision needed to sterilize the threat as Dr. Jaax steps up. Neighbors become aware of the danger next door as the press arrives.

Season 2: Anthrax

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
7 1 "Noble Eagle" Daniel Percival Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) 2WBG01 0.28[11]
After an anthrax attack on US soil, Special Agent Matthew Ryker begins his investigation.
8 2 "Hell's Chimney" John Fawcett Mac Marshall November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) 2WBG02 0.23[11]
The Investigation moves to New York as a new case of anthrax appears at 30 Rock.
9 3 "Neither Rain Nor Sleet..." John Fawcett Cathryn Humphris November 29, 2021 (2021-11-29) 2WBG03 0.41[12]
An attack on Capitol Hill sends panic through DC. Officials struggle to properly respond.
10 4 "Dream Boldly, Live Fully" Courtney Hunt Jeff Vintar November 29, 2021 (2021-11-29) 2WBG04 0.35[12]
Ryker and team trace how the letter was sent, as another side of Bruce comes to light.
11 5 "Stentor Roeselii" Courtney Hunt Mac Marshall & Jeff Vintar November 30, 2021 (2021-11-30) 2WBG05 0.30[13]
Dani's lone wolf theory gains traction, and the FBI surprises Ryker with an announcement.
12 6 "RMR–1029" Daniel Percival Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson November 30, 2021 (2021-11-30) 2WBG06 0.30[13]
Bruce becomes increasingly unhinged as the FBI circles him as a suspect.

Production

Development

On April 18, 2018, it was announced that National Geographic had given a series order to the production. Executive producers were set to include Lynda Obst, Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Jeff Vintar, and Ridley Scott. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Fox 21 Television Studios, Scott Free Productions, and Lynda Obst Productions.[14][15][16] On August 9, 2018, it was announced that Kelly Souders and Brian Wayne Peterson were joining the series as showrunners, executive producers, and writers.[17][18] On February 8, 2019, it was announced that the series would premiere on May 27, 2019.[19] In November 2020, National Geographic renewed the series for a second season.[1]

Casting

On July 25, 2018, it was announced during the Television Critics Association's annual summer press tour that Julianna Margulies had been cast in the first season's lead role.[20] On September 13, 2018, it was reported that Noah Emmerich, Liam Cunningham, Topher Grace, Paul James, Nick Searcy, Robert Wisdom, and Robert Sean Leonard had joined the cast in starring roles and that James D'Arcy would make a guest starring appearance.[21] On December 6, 2018, it was announced that Grace Gummer would appear in a recurring capacity.[22]

In early 2021, following the announcement of a second season with a different story, Tony Goldwyn,[2] Daniel Dae Kim,[2] Harry Hamlin,[5] Dylan Baker,[5] Ian Colletti[6] Dawn Olivieri,[6] and Denyce Lawton[6] were announced as cast members.

Filming

Principal photography for the first season took place from September 13, 2018, to November 16, 2018, in Toronto and was also expected to film in South Africa.[23][20] Exterior photography of the rear loading docks of the "monkey lab" took place at the now-closed Life Savers Factory located at 100 Cumberland Ave, Hamilton, Ontario. Loading docks can be viewed from Burris Street as well as homes in reverse shots. Exterior and interior shots of "Commuter Station" took place at the historic Hamilton Canadian National Railway Station, located at 360 James St N, in Hamilton, Ontario.

Release

On December 20, 2018, a "first look" still image from the series was released featuring Julianna Margulies in character as Dr. Nancy Jaax.[24] On February 8, 2019, a trailer for the series was released.[19]

The Show airs on National Geographic.

The series is available to stream internationally with Disney+ through its Star hub, with the second season released in selected territories.[25]

Going Viral

Going Viral is a 2019 one-hour documentary companion to the miniseries.[26]

On February 8, 2019, it was announced that National Geographic had greenlit a companion documentary film to premiere alongside the series in May 2019. The film was set to be executive produced by Betsy Forhan and feature interviews with subjects including Richard Preston, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Dr. Pardis Sabeti, and Dr. Ian Crozier. The production company involved with the film was slated to be National Geographic Studios.[26]

Reception

Critical response

Rotten Tomatoes gave an approval rating of 85%, based on 20 reviews. Its critical consensus reads: "An anxiety-producing dramatization of real-world events, The Hot Zone acts as a sobering reminder of exactly how deadly a disease can be."[27] On Metacritic, the season had a score of 69 out of 100, based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[28]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2020 Women's Image Network Awards Outstanding Actress Made for Television Movie / Mini-Series Julianna Margulies Won [29]
Outstanding Made for Television Movie The Hot Zone Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Known as Fox 21 Television Studios until 2020 and Touchstone Television until 2020

References

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External links

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