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A slow-burning mystery that blends everyday drama with an eerie sense of otherness, asking you to piece together a puzzle that keeps expanding.
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Alcatraz
A brisk, eerie mystery that hops between eras, keeping you hooked with its central puzzle and shadowy conspiracies.
About American television series
Genres drama, crime, thriller, science fiction
Created by J. J. Abrams, Elizabeth Sarnoff
Written by Elizabeth Sarnoff, Jennifer M. Johnson, Daniel Pyne, Toni Graphia
Starring Sarah Jones
Music Michael Giacchino
Length 1 seasons, 13 episodes, 42 min each
Network Fox Broadcasting Company
Country United States
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