''Aftermath'' is a Canadian television drama series. The first season, consisting of 13 episodes, aired initially in September 2016 on
Syfy
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in the United States and on
Space
Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consi ...
in Canada.
On January 12, 2017, Syfy and Space canceled the show after one season.
Plot
The series is centered on the Copeland family, a couple and their three young adult children, who struggle to survive as natural disasters, followed by the rise of supernatural beings, bring civilization to an end. The Copelands begin their journey in
North Pasco, Washington and head towards
Yakima in an
RV, looking to survive such events as disastrous weather, unscrupulous humans, and supernatural freaks roaming the area.
Cast and characters
Main
*
Anne Heche
Anne Celeste Heche ( ; May 25, 1969August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles in a variety of genres in film, television, and theater, receiving numerous accolades, including a National Board of Review Award and multiple Emmy ...
as Karen Copeland, a
U.S. Air Force pilot with fighting skills
*
James Tupper as Joshua Copeland, a world cultures professor who can analyze the changing world
[
* Levi Meaden as Matt Copeland, the eldest child][
* ]Julia Sarah Stone
Julia Sarah Stone (born November 24, 1997) is a Canadian actress. She began studying theater at the age of six, and appeared in a number of school plays over the following years. After booking a small part in an independent short film in 2009, sh ...
as Dana Copeland, Brianna's brainy twin[
* ]Taylor Hickson
Taylor Delaney Hickson (born 11 December 1997) is a Canadian actress raised in Kelowna, British Columbia. After graduating high school, she was granted an acting audition with a casting agent, who signed her the same day.
Following a minor part ...
as Brianna Copeland, Dana's headstrong twin[
]
Episodes
Reception
'' The A.V. Club'' criticized the show for a lack of character development, noting that "the Copeland family—Washington residents who find themselves caught up in a world falling apart—barely seem to like each other, let alone have any serious family bond."
References
External links
Syfy website
Space website
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{{Syfy Shows
2010s Canadian drama television series
2016 Canadian television series debuts
2016 Canadian television series endings
English-language television shows
CTV Sci-Fi Channel original programming
Syfy original programming
Post-apocalyptic television series
Serial drama television series
Television series by Universal Content Productions