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The Lottery

The Lottery

★ 6.1/10•2014•1h 0m•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children, "The Lottery" reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction. Remarkably, 100 embryos are successfully fertilized and a national lottery is held to decide the surrogates. As conflict, control and mystery over this global crisis unfolds, the government’s interests and power begin to dominate, igniting a highly controversial debate over our fundamental and personal freedom to raise a family.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 20, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE160m

Pilot

A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a battle over the control of the embryos begins.

Jul 20, 2014

Episode 2 - Rules of the GameE260m

Rules of the Game

Alison faces the aftermath of her actions; Vanessa, Darius and the president's advisors debate the next steps of the lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle and Elvis seek refuge with an old friend, until Elvis suffers a diabetic attack that puts his life in danger and threatens to expose them.

Jul 27, 2014

Episode 3 - Greater GoodE360m

Greater Good

Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may lead to more questions than answers. The world reacts to news of the lottery as the U.S. government prepares to open the testing centers.

Aug 3, 2014

Episode 4 - GenieE460m

Genie

Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery and consults Darius and the President about shifting the control back to the government. Darius and Vanessa discover the culprit behind the diplomat’s kidnapping and death while Alison and James quarantine Kyle as they dive further into the anomalies found in his blood.

Aug 10, 2014

Episode 5 - Crystal CityE560m

Crystal City

President Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vanessa uncovers a startling truth connected to the kidnapping in China. Things become dangerous as Alison and James get closer to uncovering clues about the fertility crisis. Kyle and his ex-wife Tracy appear in court to fight for custody of Elvis.

Aug 17, 2014

Episode 6 - Sleep DeprivedE660m

Sleep Deprived

As the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives, Vanessa works against Darius’ methods to control the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle meets an unlikely new ally, and Alison’s investigation finally comes to a head.

Aug 24, 2014

Episode 7 - St. MichaelE760m

St. Michael

Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co-conspirators as his plans to take over the Lottery continue to escalate. Kyle is asked to compromise his relationship with Allison by the MayTwos and Gabrielle takes the press behind the scenes of The Lottery as contestants face psychological evaluations.

Sep 7, 2014

E860m

Truth Be Told

Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and Perry tries to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition.

Sep 14, 2014

E960m

Mr. Torino

Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis and the president learns about Gabrielle's deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives.

Sep 21, 2014

E1060m

In Extremis

The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.

Sep 28, 2014

Actors

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

Dr. Alison Lennon

Michael Graziadei

Michael Graziadei

Kyle Walker

Athena Karkanis

Athena Karkanis

Vanessa Keller

David Alpay

David Alpay

James

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Darius Hayes

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

President

Jesse Filkow

Jesse Filkow

Elvis Walker

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