Experience 'Nina Unlocked' The Inaugural Web Series By New Sci-Fi Video Platform Recursor.TV

Nina Unlocked is an original web series from new sci-fi video platform Recursor.TV.

The series follows Nina (portrayed by YouTube star Lana McKissack), a sophisticated android - and former assassin - suffering from massive memory loss.

Nina embarks on a journey of self-discovery, interviewing experts in numerous disciplines including psychology, law, filmmaking, and robotics, in order to determine her true purpose.

Written and produced by Recursor.TV CEO E.J. Kavounas, the themes of Nina Unlocked are heavily influenced by sci-fi projects such as the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, and the motion picture Her.

The visual effects are terrific, especially Nina's exquisite design, which recalls the elegant, ethereal beauty of the android from the film Ex Machina.

The script possesses extremely sharp humor and wit, skillfully expressed through McKissack's wonderful performance as Nina.

Episodes of the series are now available for viewing on Recursor.TV: Nina Unlocked On Recursor.TV

Nina Unlocked is a smart, darkly funny web series that heralds the arrival of Recursor.TV, a video platform dedicated to showcasing exceptional, provocative, and engaging indie sci-fi films fans of the genre will love.

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PeaceKeepers The Web Series - A Compelling Supernatural Tale About Beating The Grim Reaper In New York City

What if you could snatch people away from the jaws of death moments before it happens, and get paid for it too?

That question is the foundational premise behind the supernatural events in the compelling web series Peacekeepers.

Created by series star Maria Makenna, the pilot episode opens on the bustling streets of New York City.

There we meet Alana (Makenna), a self-assured, vivacious young woman with a most unusual career.

You see, Alana is a member of the Peacekeepers, a coterie of individuals whose job is to prevent the future deaths of seemingly random strangers.

Alana receives her assignments via mysterious text messages that detail:

• the address of the person about to meet the Grim Reaper

• the exact nature of their death (choking, being hit by a bus, etc)

• the specific amount of time she has in order to prevent the death

If Alana successfully completes her assignments, money is instantly wired to her bank account from an untraceable source.

After watching the first episode, I'm hooked.

Peacekeepers is a terrific mix of fascinating premise, engaging writing, charm, and a charismatic protagonist.

The series also incorporates cool visual cues in the form of onscreen "pop-up" graphics that help give the series narrative flair.

During the pilot, these cues are used to reveal the content of Alana's otherworldly texts, as well as identify other important story beats.

I didn't mind this conceit due to its judicious use. However, it could quickly become annoying and trite if overused.

Another series highlight is its vibrant cinematography.  

The show is filmed on location in New York City, and it captures the dynamic ebb and flow of the Big Apple.

Furthermore, the mythology of Peacekeepers is a potential goldmine waiting to be explored.  

Who or what is responsible for these texts?  What is their agenda? How are the peacekeepers recruited? Is this a localized phenomenon, or is it part of a grander scheme?

By the end of the first episode, you will ponder many of these questions, and be left wanting to discover more about this intriguing world.

However, the biggest draw of the series is its protagonist.  

As you watch Alana attempt to forge a normal life for herself while negotiating her Peacekeeper duties, you get the impression saving lives is not just a paycheck for her.

She seems to genuinely care for the well-being of others, and that makes her a hero to root for.

Check out the pilot episode here:

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Top 19 Sci-Fi Web Series of 2013 Part One

Sci-Fi Web Series Are The Future

 A few decades ago, science fiction (sci-fi) was a genre treated like a bastard stepchild by almost every studio and network in Hollywood.

For example, the original Star Trek  series was always on the verge of cancellation, but Gene Roddenberry's force-of-personality kept the series on air for three ground-breaking seasons before finally being cancelled by NBC.

It wasn't until years later in syndication did the show reach iconic status, spawning hit spinoff series and blockbuster motion pictures.

The fact of the matter is, Hollywood suits still don't quite get sci-fi - or how the genre can powerfully connect to fans in a visceral way few others can match.

 The Web To The Rescue!

Thank god for the web.

Many talented filmmakers fed up with  the traditional network and studio system are using the web as a viable alternative to bring their unique visions to life. 

With recent technological advances, many of these independently financed and produced projects feature production values that rival content produced by Hollywood.

These sci-fi projects also feature original concepts and themes - unlike Tinseltown, which is obsessed with spewing out a continuous river of uninspired sequels, reboots, and remakes.

All in an effort to strangle every ounce of profit out of once compelling stories.

The web truly is the new frontier for exciting, innovative and fresh science fiction.

For that very reason, I am very pleased to present The 7th Matrix list of the top 20 sci-fi web series of 2013.

Please note, many of these projects were produced in previous years, but all were discovered and featured on the site in 2013.

These web series feature a special blend of compelling premise, exceptional production value, style, and vision that sets them apart from the rest.

So strap yourself in, and prepare to enter worlds fantastic with part one of our top 20  sci-fi web series listing! 

19. Guides The Web Series

 Imagine if the greatest, most enlightened humans to ever walk the earth weren't human at all?  

Instead, what if they were highly evolved, benevolent aliens vainly trying to get backwater Earth to catch up with the rest of the galaxy?

This is the premise behind one of the most funny, witty science fiction comedies of the year.

What struck me most about Guides is while it tickles your funny bone, it  also sucker punches you with cutting insights about the human condition.

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18. Dark Pool

When Dark Pool opens, you are introduced to up-and-coming executive Jim Krall.

Jim seems to have it all: a lucrative career, gorgeous wife, and adorable young daughter. 

However, his world descends into a parent's worst nightmare when his daughter is abducted right before his eyes.

As Jim goes on a desperate search for his missing daughter,  we soon discover all in his life is not what it seems.  

In fact, he and his daughter are at the center of a power struggle between shadowy entities that can literally bend time and space to their will.

Dark Pool is a compelling mystery that slowly unfolds to reveal at its heart a grand, sci-fi adventure.

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17.  Voyage Trekkers

Voyage Trekkers is an unabashed satire of a certain iconic science fiction franchise - and it's laugh-out-loud funny.

Set in the distant future, the series chronicles the adventures of the worst starship in the Galactic Union the GSV Remarkable.

Watch as the dashing, yet moronic, Captain Sunstrike and his long-suffering crew head warp-speed into new heights of incompetency as they traverse the galaxy.

If you enjoyed the cult classic 1999 comedy film Galaxy Quest, you most definitely will find much to enjoy in Voyage Trekkers.

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16. The Silent City

 The Silent City is a captivating post-apocalyptic tale filmed in real abandoned spaces in New York City.

Series creator Rubidium Wu was inspired to create the project after witnessing an eerily empty New York City after it had been evacuated during Hurricane Irene in 2011.

The Silent City follows the journey of a mysterious man known only as Nameless, portrayed with magnetic appeal by Eric Stafford.

As Nameless wanders the blasted cityscape, he stumbles upon another survivor as well as a terrifying, relentless danger.

This project deserves far more attention and acclaim than it has received mainly due to its stellar production value, gripping narrative, and outstanding cast performances.

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15. Abigail Original Series

What would you do if one day you discovered your entire life is a lie?

This is exactly what happens to the titular Abigail - a young woman whose entire life is thrown into chaos when she is held hostage by a mysterious man with deadly secrets.

What makes Abigail  extraordinary is the both the performance of lead actress Meghan Moonan, as well the highly stylized look of the series.

Abigail is asci-fi, action-adventure mystery that will keep you riveted.

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14. Aidan 5

Aidan 5  is an intriguing mix of film noir and hard sci-fi.

The premise is extremely compelling: a man must solve the murder of his own clones.

However, what truly makes this projectstand out is its visual style. 

Filmed entirely in black and white, almost all of the sets are highly detailed illustrations seamlessly integrated with live actors.

Together, these elements form an aesthetic truly unique in the digital space. It's as if a graphic novel has suddenly come to life.

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13. Journey Quest

Journey Quest earns a place on this list of 2013's best not only because it revels in being a good, old-fashioned, quest-based fantasy adventure, but also because of the innovative way it's produced.

Produced by Zombie Orpheus Entertainment (ZOE), Journey Quest relies on its fans for support, instead of network or studio backing.

The reason for this is stated explicitly in ZOE's mission statement:  No Studio, No Network, No Cancellation.

Being solely dependent on fan support for financial as well as creative feedback, Journey Quest producers strive to deliver exactly the kind of entertainment their target audience wants - which is imperative if  the series is to continue.

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12. BAMF Girls Club

What would happen if the most badass heroines from pop culture were domiciled in one house similar to a Big Brother style reality show?

That ingenious premise is behind the smart and funny web series BAMF Girls Club.

Created  by the comedy masterminds of Comediva, BAMF Girls Club imagines  Buffy Summers, Hermione Granger, Katniss Everdeen, Lisbeth Salander, Michonne - and oh yeah, Bella Swann -  as reality show participants who must try to peacefully co-exist under one roof.

Hint: It doesn't go well - with hilarious results!

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11. Dr0ne

In the near future, highly advanced humanoid drones will fight our wars for us.

But what happens when one goes AWOL?

This is the story of Dr0ne, a high-octane, sci-fi action series starring respected character actor Lance Reddick -  best known for his role on Fringe as Agent Phillip Broyles.

While Dr0ne doesn't disappoint in the action department, the plot is just as compelling. The series raises timely questions about the morality of using drone technology in modern warfare.

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10. Neibauer

This sci-fi detective story earns its place on our list primarily due to its premise: In the near future, technology has been developed that allows homicides to be solved by "rebooting" murder victims.  

Complete with a hard-boiled detective, and a murder mystery with twists a-plenty, Neibauer pays homage to film noir classics such as The Maltese Falcon.

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Your valuable feedback is the only way these pioneering filmmakers will be able to continue to produce more exciting work.

And that is a win-win situation for all of us.

The rest of our top 19 listing will be published next week!

Click here for Part Two of our list of sensational series.

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Abigail - A Sci-Fi Original Web Series Where Nothing Is As It Seems

How would you react if you woke up one day to discover you were not the person you thought you were?  That your entire life is a lie?

Welcome to world of Abigail, a very impressive original web series. 

As the series begins, we meet Abigail, a striking young woman who awakes one morning after having a very disturbing dream.  As she prepares to start her day, she hears a knock on her front door.  

Someone has come to visit  - and her life will never be the same.

Unfortunately I can't give away more details without spoiling the ongoing plot.  That said, Abigail makes for exciting, compelling viewing.

Written and directed by Nathaniel Collum, the series presents a pristine,  yet claustrophobic world which helps to heighten the sense of disequilibrium Abigail feels as she is faced with the truth about her real identity.

The script is very intelligent, and the entire cast delivers fantastic performances.

However, the standout performance belongs to Meghan Moonan as Abigail.  Her nuanced portrayal as a young woman grappling with the collapse of all she knows is thoroughly convincing.

The production values are also of the highest caliber. In fact, the cinematography and visual effects are on par with projects boasting much bigger budgets. 

As of this writing, the series is ongoing with six episodes having been completed.  

Take a look at the series trailer:

Watch the complete series on YouTube.

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'Guides' The Web Series - They Are Helping Humanity Evolve...Or Else!

What if some of the most enlightened minds in human history weren't human at all?  

Instead, what if these extraordinary individuals were highly evolved aliens incarnated as humans, whose goal was to help humanity advance to the next stage of evolution?

No, this isn't the syllabus for a New Age symposium (well, it could be).  It actually is the premise for the sci-fi web comedy Guides.

Guides centers on  a group of altruistic, advanced aliens whose mission is to help us achieve "transmutation," by which we achieve our full mental and psychic potential.

There's just one catch - our guides have about 19 months left to accomplish their mission before the Galactic Alignment of 2012, or we will remain in our relatively primitive state forever. 

Complicating matters is the existence of rouge guides who feel humans aren't worthy to evolve - or exist - at all.

As the series opens, we are introduced to five benevolent guides: 

• Cree (Jenn Wilson) is the stern, dedicated leader of the group

• Dray (Alvin Lam) is oldest of the four, and the most infatuated with humanity

• Makenna (Jennifer Nangle) is free-spirted, but also very single-minded toward accomplishing her goals

• The Boss (Gayla Johnson) is, well, the Boss!

Opposing our protagonists are rouge guides including: 

• Zyra (Patricia Fructuoso) is most disdainful of humanity

• Koric (Eric Naroyan) is the consummate schemer

Guides is a blast to watch because of its sharp, satirical whit and humor.  

Various cultural, social and political realities are lampooned as a means to reflect just how screwed up we humans can be.

A great example is a scene in which a local news anchor is being fired. He can't understand why he is being let go after an extra-marital tryst is videotaped and released online.  His retort is to point out the video is popular with over 38 million hits.

Oh the social media generation! 

Created by Jenn Wilson, the series' satire succeeds due to the superb writing, and capable performances of the main cast. The actors seem to relish the material. Plus, there is great chemistry between them.

To get a feel for the tone of the series, watch the official trailer:

Guides is a light-hearted, sci-fi comedy with many cutting observations about the human condition. 

To watch the series, visit its YouTube channel: Guides Web Series.

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Voyage Trekkers - May This Sci-Fi Comedy Web Series Live Long And Prosper!

For the past several years, there has been a trend in science fiction television where recent series have been dark and bleak in tone, devoid of almost any joy or levity (I'm looking at you Battlestar Galactica).

Now along comes Voyage Trekkers, a sci-fi web series that is an unabashed satire and comedy. 

Thank God! 

An heir apparent to the 1999 comedy film Galaxy Quest, this series also pokes good-natured fun at a - ahem - certain iconic science fiction franchise.

Set in the distant future, Voyage Trekkers chronicles the (mis)adventures of the worst crew in the Galactic Union as they travel aboard the ironically christened starship GSV Remarkable.

Led by the dashing yet moronic Captain Sunstrike (Adam Rini), along with the long-suffering Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rena (Gabrielle Van Buren), and apathetic first officer Commander Powell (Logan Blackwell), the crew of the Remarkable excel to epic heights of incompetency as they encounter alien lifeforms and civilizations.

Comedic highlights include:

• a send-up of a popular starship captain's out-of-control libido

• first contact scenarios gone horribly, hilariously wrong

• a funny light saber duel

• an emphasis on the "babble" in techno-babble

The series is also episodic, not serial in nature, so you can jump in at any time and consume as much as you want without feeling lost in an ongoing story line. 

Brilliant! 

Voyage Trekkers sprang from the warped minds of Nathan Blackwell and Craig Michael Curtis. The writing clearly shows a deep love for the sci-fi franchise lampooned while being unafraid to poke fun at many of that show’s nonsensical elements and tropes.

However, this comedy would not work if not for the skill of the cast. This cast has great comedic timing - a skill essential for a project like this to succeed.

And succeed they have with - as of this writing - one, 10-episode season already completed, and a second (complete with a new bridge set financed by fan backing) filming.  

To get a taste of the series tone, here is the pilot episode from the first season:

To view all available episodes, visit the series YouTube channel.

For more information about the production, check out the official web site VoyageTrekkers.com 

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The True Heroines - An Extraordinary Series About Superpowered 1950s Housewives

What happens when you mix the period drama of Mad Men, the girl power of Charmed, and the comic book exploits of Heroes?

The  extraordinary animal that is The True Heroines.

Set in the early 1950s, the web series follows the adventures of three unassuming housewives  who possess a startling secret - they each have superpowers.

Granted special abilities by a mysterious corporation years earlier, these women served as agents and spies during World War II.

Since the end of the war, they find themselves being hunted by the very entity responsible for their superhuman gifts.

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As the series opens,  we are introduced to Pearl Andrews (Fiona Vroom), Margie Hepburn (Jovanna Huguet), and Dottie Rodriguez (Paula Giroday), a trio of best friends who are attempting to build normal lives in the picturesque town of New Paradise Hill.

However, their attempt at normalcy is interrupted by sinister forces intent on finding them. 

The experience of watching The True Heroines  was like feeling a cool breeze on an arid day. The series succeeds in taking full advantage of its unique premise.  Take a look at the series trailer:

First, the on-screen chemistry between the three stars is palpable.  So it wasn't a big surprise to discover these women are not only friends in real life, but also are the performers of their own successful cabaret in Canada.

The ladies incorporate their alluring dance skills into the project in a logical way that makes complete sense to the plot.

Next, the production does a remarkable job overcoming the chief challenge for any period piece - recreating a believable bygone era. The gorgeous costumes, authentic props (where did they find all those classic cars?!), and dialogue contemporary to the period combine to  transport you back in time.

The cast is superb, with appearances from notable genre stars such as: Neil Grayston (Fargo, Eureka) and Daniel Cudmore (Colossus, X2).

Finally,  the cinematography is magnificent, including 1940s flashback scenes partially filmed in graceful black-and-white. The visual effects showing the heroines' powers in action are also very well done.

If you are looking for speculative entertainment with a unique perspective, engaging world, and engrossing plot, The True Heroines is just what the doctor ordered.

To watch the complete series, visit the official The True Heroines YouTube channel. 

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Always Night - The Sci-Fi Web Series Pilot Directed By Carl Weathers

As Always Night opens, we are introduced to an attractive, wealthy couple celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary.

Roger Banks, portrayed by veteran character actor Harry Lennix (Five Heartbeats, Man Of Steel, The Blacklist), is preparing an intimate dinner for his wife, Valerie ( Delila Vallot). 

Almost immediately we realize this couple is out-of-sync.  Roger spends most of the evening indulging in self-involved reflection, while the elegant Valerie seems detached and preoccupied. 

Superficially, it seems as if we are witnessing the dynamics of a couple who've grown emotionally distant.  

However, when Valerie ruminates about how perplexing it is “humans” have survived so long despite being so fragile, we soon realize something much deeper is amiss than a marriage in crisis.

Our suspicions are confirmed as Valerie reveals to an astonished Roger she isn't completely human, and most definitely not of this earth. 

Before she departs in an ethereal burst of light, she drops another bombshell:  she isn't alone, and things on earth are about to change. 

Like Roger, we are left to wonder what are the exact implications of her startling pronouncement. 

We want to know more. 

Witness the pilot episode of this compelling sci-fi drama for yourself:

Always Night is a web series pilot from BlackAmericanTV.Com. 

Written by Art Washington and Zachary Waterfire, with legendary actor Carl Weathers (Rocky, Predator) directing, this project heralds the arrival of a new, distinct voice in science fiction.

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AIDAN 5 - The Visionary SciFi-Crime Noir Web Drama That Will Blow You Away

AIDAN 5 blew me away.

This inventive mix of crime noir and hard sci-fi drama is without a doubt one of the most imaginative web series available.

Based on an award-winning film festival short by Tim Baldwin and John Jackson,  AIDAN 5 reveals a society where, in the year 2064, human cloning has become commonplace.  

Clones are created for a variety of purposes, such as: manual labor, to bolster the military, and other more perverse uses.

The series follows the exploits of hard-boiled police detective James Aidan as he attempts to solve the most mystifying and personal case of his career - who is killing his clones?

Armed with such a compelling, provocative plot coupled with sensational acting,  AIDAN 5 sucks you into its gritty, stoic world within the first few minutes of the opening scenes.

But one of the project's crowning achievements is its unique visual style.

Filmed only in black and white, what further sets this series apart is its highly unconventional presentation.

The live-action characters inhabit a world comprised of highly detailed graphic art.

Though the concept may sound clunky on paper, its execution succeeds beautifully, as the official series trailer attests...

Last, but not least, the entire cast and production team worked on a volunteer basis with a non-existent budget to complete AIDAN 5.  

The result is one of the most unique sci-fi dramas I've ever seen on the web.  It's just another testament to what can be accomplished solely with passion, talent, skill and dedication.

A total of 16 episodes between an average of 5 to 13 minutes in length were completed for the first season. 

To view the entire first season, visit the series channel on YouTube: Aidan 5.

I highly recommend this wildly entertaining series.

-Update April 5, 2018-

After several years of dormancy, a new teaser trailer for Aidan 5 season two has been released, as well as the premiere date of May 5, 2018!

Watch the season two trailer here...

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Continuum: The Web Series - A Gripping Tale of Identity Loss In Deep Space

Not to be confused with the Canadian series of the same name that aired on the SyFy Channel, Continuum is an independently produced science fiction web series.

Created and directed by Blake Calhoun with Mike Maden,  Continuum is the gripping story of a young woman named Raegen, who is struggling to unlock the secret to her identity and purpose, while contending with a near-omniscient artificial intelligence (A.I.).  

The story opens aboard a vessel in deep space, where Raegen awakes from having been in suspended animation.

Suffering amnesia, her only source of information and guidance is the ship's A.I. However, Raegen quickly comes to realize the A.I. isn't very reliable.

In fact, it may even be dangerous.

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Continuum succeeds in pulling the audience into its central mystery due to effective plotting and the mesmerizing performances of its cast - especially Melanie Merkosky, who stars as Raegen.

Ms. Merkosky makes Raegen's struggle to regain her identity palpable.  As a viewer, you become invested in her search for answers.  

Her dialogue with the ship's A.I. (voiced with masterful, cold detachment by actress Taryn O'Neill) helps to ratchet up the feeling of unease and claustrophobic tension. 

To give away more of the plot would be spoiling it, but I would be remiss in failing to mention the superb production quality of the series.  

The set design of the spaceship interior is very appealing in its minimalist aesthetic. 

However, there are some minor plot holes in the story. 

For example,  early in the series our protagonist is warned a single bullet from a conventional firearm can destroy the ship's hull.

Really? A spaceship built to withstand the rigors of deep space is that fragile?

On another note, due to the inherently limited budget of an independent production, the CGI for the exterior shots of the ship is lacking in detail and therefore a sense of realism.

Still, the superior script and performances more than overcome the project's budgetary limitations to provide for quite an entertaining sci-fi romp, as the trailer below suggests:

Fortunately, reception for the series has been robust, and a second season was produced. 

In what I think is a wise move, the producers have provided more than one option for viewing the series:

• Both the first and second season are available via video on  demand (VOD) on Vimeo for rental at $3.99 or purchase at $9.99 each

• Seasons one and two can still be viewed in their original, episodic, ad supported form on YouTube

Continuum is another example of quality, independent science fiction finding an audience with an intriguing premise, and innovative digital distribution. 

For more information about the production, visit the official site WatchContinuum.com .

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Tether: A Sci Fi Web Series Pilot You Need To See

Tether is a pilot for a science fiction web series that, quite frankly, deserves to be made.  

Created by Sam Gorski, David Lovett, and Niko Pueringer of Corridor Digital,  Tether drops you into a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been decimated by a viral pandemic.

Suddenly,  strange cables a.k.a. "tethers" drop from the sky to the earth.  Where are they from, and their significance,  are shrouded in mystery. 

The Corridor Digital team have produced a teaser video and pilot episode which effectively draws you into this intriguing new world with gorgeous cinematography (watch the videos in HD if at all possible!), solid performances by the cast, and stunning visual effects: 

The creators have stated if viewer interest is high enough, they would consider turning to Kickstarter to raise funds for future episodes:

Based on the quality of the  teaser and pilot, plus the fact both videos together have garnered over 4 million views on YouTube - I think the interest is definitely there.

Tether shows much promise, so If you enjoyed what you've seen, please let the production team know by providing them feedback via their: 

• Facebook page

• Twitter account @CorridorDigital 

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Project: S.E.R.A. - Not Your GrandPa's Zombie Story

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Project: S.E.R.A. is the sleek sci fi web series produced by the premiere entertainment  company for gamers, IGN.

The story focuses on the efforts of Gillian Eames (Julia Voth) and Lt. Riggins (Derek Theler) to stop the black market sale of an experimental serum developed by the United States military.  

This serum was developed to hasten the recovery of wounded veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, this compound has an unexpected, horrific side effect which makes it extremely desirable as a biological weapon.

Project: S.E.R.A. is a compelling, exciting, and entertaining take on zombies - a subgenre threatening to become overdone.

What helps set the series apart is a number of notable factors including:

• A smart screenplay by Bill Kirchen and Nathan Miller

• Exceptional direction by director/creator Benjamin Howdeshell

• Dynamic fight and action sequences

• Superb visual and special effects

Another main attraction of Project: S.E.R.A. is the stellar performances of the main cast - especially Julia Voth. 

Ms. Voth imbues protagonist Gillian Eames with depth and complexity.  Yes, Gillian is a certified, grade A bad ass. Yet, beneath the surface is a woman of quiet vulnerability and keen intelligence.   It's not hyperbole to say Gillian Eames has a place among other top genre heroines such as Ellen Ripley or Alice, respectively of the Alien and Resident Evil films.

Project: S.E.R.A. is a six episode series, but there is a strong possibility more is yet to come.

I certainly hope so!

Below is a behind-the-scenes featurette: 

Here is the complete first episode:

 Update: Since the 2013 debut of Project: S.E.R.A., zombies have become even more widly popular. From The Walking Dead spinoffs to the Marvel Zombies Show, zombies remain all the rage. But Project: S.E.R.A. remains unique in its take.

Please visit IGN's START Channel on YouTube to view Project: S.E.R.A. in its entirety.

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