description Alcatraz Overview
Alcatraz is a television series centered around the former Alcatraz prison and its inhabitants. Following the closure of the facility in 1963, both prisoners and guards vanished and subsequently reappeared in contemporary San Francisco. A government agency investigates their return and subsequent criminal activity.
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What is the premise of Alcatraz?
Alcatraz begins with the unexplained disappearance of prisoners and guards from the island prison in 1963. Decades later, they start reappearing in modern San Francisco, leading a government team to investigate their crimes and the time gap.
Who stars in Alcatraz?
The series stars Sarah Jones as Detective Rebecca Madsen, Jorge Garcia as Dr. Diego Soto, and Sam Neill as Emerson Hauser. The cast investigates the returning inmates while uncovering Hauser's connection to the original case.
When did Alcatraz air?
Alcatraz premiered on Fox in January 2012. It ran for one season of 13 episodes before Fox canceled the series.
Is Alcatraz a true story?
The series uses the real Alcatraz prison and its 1963 closure as a starting point, but the time-disappearance plot is fictional. The actual prison closed because of deteriorating facilities and high operating costs.
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