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This post-apocalyptic drama takes place in the year 25 A.E., when an army of lower angels has waged war against mankind. Coming out of the 25-year-long battle are newly fortified cities that protect humans who survived the war. The largest of the cities -- Vega, formerly Las Vegas -- sees two houses vying for control, as political upheaval and a shift in power are on the horizon. Alex, a soldier helping protect Vega's aristocracy, is watched over by archangel Michael, the only angel to turn against his kind and side with humans during the Extermination War. Alex has a secret relationship with Claire, daughter of the Lord of the City, who wants her to marry someone else to help move the city past the caste system.

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Bogged down by exposition, Dominion struggles with balancing tried-and-true sci-fi tropes with complicated plot twists.

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Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Kristy Puchko The Mary Sue I'd like to see the women in the show get more than looking pretty time. But as the first episode was largely about laying down the groundwork, I'm hopeful there's still opportunity for that. Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Allison Keene Collider For a summer show that's exploring something new on the supernatural spectrum, Dominion might be worth a look for a few episodes at least. But don't expect it to soar to exceptional heights. Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Mike Hale New York Times When "Dominion" isn't preoccupied with filling in its portentous back story, it provides some capably filmed action and a higher grade of acting than usual for this kind of show. Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David S.E. Zapanta Den of Geek To say that SyFy's newest offering, Dominion, is simply another dystopian tale is to gloss over what may help turn this show into a guilty pleasure for many. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Meredith Woerner io9.com My absolute favorite part of Dominion was the introduction. It's a clever way to explain the fallout between humans and angels while playing around with religious iconography. Plus it's gorgeous. Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Dominion: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago Dominion constantly trips over its constant exposition. Jul 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emmanuel Tadiwanashe M Why did you stop on season 2 we want to see what happenes with lucifer Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review christopher l I can see some connections with the source material, however the show tries too hard to be a soap opera rather than good sci fi. Too many plot twists detract from a good premise. The main 'Chosen One' has too many chips on his shoulder to be effective or mature. Hopefully Season 2 will be better. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member It's not bad. Interesting take on what's going on up in the sky but it is definitely not a sequel to Legion. It's its own thing. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This series showed potential and was fast paced but it mainly laid a solid and sound foundation for subsequent series. Very original with a cracking second series. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member First season was intriguing and captivating, followed up by a second season of fast paced action. The scenes between Carl Beukes (Gabriel) & Tom Wisdom (Michael) being the runaway favorites. Syfy has a winner in the writers and actors dept on this one! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member perfect characters, interesting story, beautiful site. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Christopher Egan Alex Lannon Tom Wisdom Michael Roxanne McKee Claire Riesen Alan Dale Gen. Riesen Anthony Head David Whele Luke Allen-Gale William Whele
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 19, 2014 Pilot Alex Lannon, destined to lead humanity and end the war against the angels, must balance his love for Claire Riesen with his new responsibility while trusting Michael to help him navigate the new world. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 26, 2014 Godspeed Alex rejects his new role as the Chosen One, but a sleeper threat in Vega forces him to protect his loved ones; Michael and Gabriel have one last meeting as war reignites. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 3, 2014 Broken Places Alex tries to outrun his responsibilities as the Chosen One by leaving Vega, but an encounter with Gabriel's forces leave him and Michael fighting for their lives; Riesen goes too far in the name of security. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 10, 2014 The Flood A powerful Vega senator takes the city's leaders and food supply hostage while demanding the secret identity of the Chosen One is made public; Michael is called to a family meeting of archangels. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 17, 2014 Something Borrowed Alex begins training with Michael, but a vision causes him to go rogue; Claire takes risks to protect Riesen; David makes moves to secure his power. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 24, 2014 Black Eyes Blue Alex seeks Michael and Claire's help to exorcise captive eight-balls of their angel possessors; David closes in on William's underground acolytes; Riesen overturns David's plans to usurp power. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 31, 2014 Ouroboros When innocent higher angels turn up dead in Vega, Michael enlists Alex to help protect the others; Gabriel exposes a long-hidden secret; Alex and Noma reignite an old flame. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 7, 2014 Beware Those Closest to You The revelation of the identity of a higher angel forces Alex to take his case to the Senate; Gen. Riesen leaves Vega; Arika greets a delegation from Helena; Gabriel surrenders. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 7, 2014 Beware Those Closest to You The revelation of the identity of a higher angel forces Alex to take his case to the Senate; Gen. Riesen leaves Vega; Arika greets a delegation from Helena; Gabriel surrenders. Details

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Executive Producer
Scott Stewart, Michel Litvak, Vaun Wilmott, Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, David Lancaster

Network
SYFY

Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Original Language
English

Release Date
Jun 19, 2014
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