The Lottery (TV series)
A lottery decides who carries humanity's last embryos.
The Lottery is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series that aired on Lifetime in 2014. Set in a dystopian future where an infertility pandemic has halted childbirth, the series follows the aftermath of a breakthrough creating viable human embryos. It was cancelled after one season.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Post-apocalyptic; Conspiracy thriller
- Creator
- Timothy J. Sexton
- Starring
- Marley Shelton
- Michael Graziadei
- Athena Karkanis
- David Alpay
- Shelley Conn
- Yul Vazquez
- Martin Donovan
- Composer
- Jeff Cardoni
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
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Synopsis
In 2025, no children have been born since 2019 due to an infertility pandemic that began in 2016. Dr. Alison Lennon and her assistant Dr. James Lynch, working for the Department of Humanity (DOH), successfully fertilize eggs to create 100 viable human embryos. The DOH also seeks control over all young children, including six-year-old Elvis Walker. The anti-government group Second of May Resistance, or MayTwos, attempts to seize the embryos. Alison and James discover a common bond among the egg and sperm donors, leading them to the cause of the infertility crisis, as the struggle over the embryos becomes deadly.
Production
Lifetime placed a pilot order on September 16, 2013. Michael Graziadei, Lesley-Ann Brandt, and Louise Lombard were cast as regulars in November 2013, with Marley Shelton joining as the pilot's star later that month. Martin Donovan was cast as a regular and Salli Richardson as the first lady in December 2013. On February 11, 2014, Lifetime ordered a 10-episode series. Filming took place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. After the pilot, several roles were recast: Athena Karkanis replaced Louise Lombard as Vanessa Keller, Yul Vazquez was cast as the president, and Shelley Conn replaced Salli Richardson as the first lady.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Lottery (TV series)?
The Lottery was created by Timothy J. Sexton.
Who stars in The Lottery (TV series)?
The Lottery stars Marley Shelton, Michael Graziadei, Athena Karkanis, David Alpay, Shelley Conn, Yul Vazquez and Martin Donovan.
When did The Lottery (TV series) first air?
The Lottery first aired on 20 July 2014.
When did The Lottery (TV series) end?
The Lottery last aired on 28 September 2014.
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