The Event
“What will you believe?”
About
The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.
Cast
Jason Ritter
as Sean Walker
Sarah Roemer
as Leila Buchanan
Laura Innes
as Sophia Maguire
Blair Underwood
as Elias Martinez
Ian Anthony Dale
as Simon Lee
Scott Patterson
as Michael Buchanan
Taylor Cole
as Vicky Roberts
Lisa Vidal
as Christina Martinez
Bill Smitrovich
as Raymond Jarvis
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Thomas
Željko Ivanek
as Blake Sterling
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
I Haven't Told You Everything
After his girlfriend mysteriously disappears from a cruise, Sean Walker discovers a conspiracy of global proportions.
To Keep Us Safe
The president's staff grapples with a new reality; the conspiracy engulfs an FBI agent and a mercenary with questionable ties; a shadowy figure emerges with knowledge of the detainees.
Protect Them from the Truth
The administration unveils a tough new strategy to force Sophia to reveal the detainees' plan; Vicky and Carter possess a crucial hostage.
A Matter of Life and Death
The White House grapples with a mysterious biological threat. Their only hope is to crack Sophia during interrogation. Meanwhile, Vicky and Carter keep their hostage captive while they await further instructions. FBI Agent Collier, on her search for Leila, stumbles upon Vicky's secret life. Elsewhere, a powerful businessman, Dempsey with classified intelligence and ties to the White House, emerges from the shadows.
Casualties of War
The CDC tries to identify the contagion and treat those infected as the biological threat intensifies; Simon asks Sophia to betray Thomas.
Loyalty
Sean encounters a mysterious conspiracy theorist while looking for answers in Leila's home; Simon's allegiances are tested.
I Know Who You Are
President Martinez orders Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling, to root out the mole from their staff, which causes Sterling to question his judgment of people close to him. Sophia reasserts her power over Thomas and the other detainees, and she prepares them for the next leg of their mission. Elsewhere, with the aid of Madeline, Sean continues his hunt for answers, all the while trying to stay one step ahead of the covert agents who trail him.
For the Good of Our Country
President Martinez, furious about recent security failures, demands answers from Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling. When he doesn't receive the progress that he desires, Martinez decides to personally interrogate Michael Buchanan about his involvement in the assassination attempt. While Michael holds to his claim that he doesn't know who is involved, he inadvertently reveals incriminating evidence about someone deep inside the President's staff. Meanwhile, Dempsey dispatches Vicky on a new clandestine mission. And, elsewhere, Sean and Leila scramble to stay ahead of the covert ops that are trying to silence them and what they know.
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