Helix (2013)

About Helix

Helix is an American science fiction thriller television series that aired on Syfy from January 10, 2014 to April 10, 2015. The series follows a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who travel to a research facility in the Arctic to investigate a potential outbreak of disease. While there, they find themselves stuck in a life-or-death situation that could decide the future of humankind.

Making / Production

Helix was created by Cameron Porsandeh and produced by Ronald D. Moore. The series was filmed in Montreal, Canada and notably stands out for its distinctive cinematography and set designs.

Actors

• Billy Campbell as Dr. Alan Farragut: Billy plays the team's leader who is determined to uncover the truth behind the viral outbreak.
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Hiroshi Hatake: Sanada embodies the secretive director of the Arctic Biosystems
• Jordan Hayes as Dr. Sarah Jordan played her role as one of the scientists from the team, fighting her own personal battle.
• Neil Napier as Dr. Peter Farragut: Alan's infected brother who is desperate to survive.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In the show, the scientists' lab coats are actually high-end raincoats.
• Arctic Biosystems' facility is supposed to be located in Nunavut, Canada even though filming took place in Montreal.

Awards

While Helix did not win any notable awards, it was received with substantial critical acclaim.

Quotes

• "Survival is not a right, it's a privilege."
• "We are running out of time, and eyeballs."
• "We are scientists, that's the risk we take."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for the series was created by Reinhold Heil, including the show's haunting theme.
• Distinctive, eerie soundscapes frequently underscore the tension and horror in the series.