7.845 minSeason 1 • Episode 13
LatestAs Britten starts to realize the truth behind the accident, a conspiracy threatens both of his realities; Britten goes after Detective Hawkins; Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans come together in a debate that forces Britten to choose a path.
Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.
Acting
Jason Isaacs plays two broken men in one body.
Writing
Kyle Killen's puzzle-box scripting deserved more seasons.
Production
Color-coded realities: subtle, brilliant, devastating.
Creator
Kyle Killen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kyle Killen pitched the concept as 'The Matrix meets Ordinary People' and NBC ordered it straight to series without a pilot — then buried it in a Friday death slot.
The cancellation sparked one of 2012's most passionate save-our-show campaigns; fans mailed wristbands to NBC executives. It didn't work. Nothing works. Art dies.
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