From SlashFilm · Witney Seibold · · 1m 10s
Peter Dinklage's Canceled Sci-Fi Show Is A 2000s Relic Worth Revisiting
Peter Dinklage's 2005 sci-fi show 'Threshold' canceled after nine episodes, a 2000s relic with UFOs and alien viruses.
In brief
Peter Dinklage's 2005 sci-fi show 'Threshold' canceled after nine episodes, a 2000s relic with UFOs and alien viruses. Peter Dinklage's canceled 2005 sci-fi series 'Threshold' explored alien viruses and UFOs but was canceled after nine episodes. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Threshold Show Details
Bragi F. Schut's sci-fi series 'Threshold' ran from September to November 2005 for nine episodes in the US.
Red Team Cast
Dr. Molly Caffrey (Carla Gugino) leads the Red Team, including Peter Dinklage as Arthur Ramsey, a mathematician and linguist.
Red Team Members
Brent Spiner plays Dr. Nigel Fenway, a NASA microbiologist, while Charles S. Dutton handles government liaison.
Alien Virus Effects
The alien virus spreads through audio signals and fluids, creating super-beings, suicidal mutants, and those who hear alien thoughts.
Cancellation Reason
CBS canceled 'Threshold' due to resistance to serialized storytelling, as exec producer David S. Goyer explained.
Future Plans
The show planned to change titles over seasons: 'Threshold' for season 1, 'Foothold' for season 2, 'Stranglehold' for season 3.
Critical Reception
Gillian Flynn gave 'Threshold' a C+ for lacking depth in paranoia and post-9/11 analysis.
What it means
Peter Dinklage's canceled 2005 sci-fi series 'Threshold' explored alien viruses and UFOs but was canceled after nine episodes.
