Surface

Surface (originally titled Fathom) is a former science fiction television series that premiered on NBC on 19 September 2005. The program aired fifteen episodes (its full first season) until 6 February 2006 before going on hiatus due to the coverage of the 2006 Winter Olympics and awaiting word on whether it would be renewed for a second season. On May 15, 2006, NBC officially announced the series' cancellation, despite average ratings, leaving th... more

Surface (originally titled Fathom) is a former science fiction television series that premiered on NBC on 19 September 2005. The program aired fifteen episodes (its full first season) until 6 February 2006 before going on hiatus due to the coverage of the 2006 Winter Olympics and awaiting word on whether it would be renewed for a second season. On May 15, 2006, NBC officially announced the series' cancellation, despite average ratings, leaving the outcome of the plot as a cliffhanger ending. It was originally intended to be a mini-series composed of fewer episodes, focusing on three people, but positive ratings led to it being extended, and including an additional central character. With the end of the season being called a "season finale", it left impressions that it would continue for at least one more season. Tagline: 'The fate of the world is in their hands; they just don't know it yet'. During the show's initial airing, Surface was also broadcast in syndication on the Sci-Fi... less