X2
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A tense family-on-the-run chase wrapped in mutant politics, with bursts of action and a steady undertow of persecution and sacrifice.
About 2017 American superhero television series
Genres action, drama, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, superhero
Created by Matt Nix
Starring Amy Acker, Jamie Chung, Stephen Moyer, Garret Dillahunt, Skyler Samuels, Percy Hynes White, Natalie Alyn Lind, Elena Satine
Music John Ottman
Length 2 seasons, 29 episodes
Network Fox Broadcasting Company
Country United States
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