Serials about viruses and epidemics: the list of the best

The mere thought of a terrible disease or an incurable virus stirs the heart. But people - creatures are special, all the unknowns are very exciting. Of course, you do not want to be sick, but to find out how these or other diseases are going on is curious. In this regard, humanity is sent to the path of knowledge, looking through serials about viruses or epidemics.

List of the most vivid series

Watch the series about viruses can not all, because the plot of such paintings is filled with not the most pleasant moments. But if the viewer nevertheless decides to engage in viewing this genre, then you should pay attention to the following options:

1. «12 monkeys».
2. "The Last Ship."
3. "Spiral".
4. "Confrontation."
5. "Virus".
6. "Survive after".
7. "Strain".
8. "Medical investigation".
9. "The mystery of the Templar castle."
10. "Blood".
11. "No limits".
12. "The walking Dead".

"12 monkeys"

Many serials about viruses take as their basis a pandemic - an epidemic, which is characterized by infectious infection of the whole state. Just "12 monkeys" - a series about the deadly virus, which demolishes all life on its way. The series describes the life of people in 2043. Survivors after infection have to hide under the ground. No one knows about where the deadly virus came from. But the years of study let you know when the virus spread. Scientists of the future have already created a time machine, with the help of which they decide to send to the past, namely in 2015, a person who can prevent the apocalypse.

This "victim" is James Cole - a criminal who is promised for the salvation of the world to forgive for everything he did. In 2015, James meets with bacteriologist Cassandra Riley, who does not even know what this acquaintance will lead to. "12 monkeys" - a series, based on the 1995 film. Already two seasons have been shot for thirteen episodes. The release of ten new series of the third season is scheduled for 2017.

"The Last Ship"

Should I watch TV series about viruses? Necessarily worth it! Especially if it's the Last Ship. The series is based on the novel by William Brinkley with the same name. In the center of events is a team of 217 women and men. They survived the global pandemic, which killed and infected more than eighty percent of the world's population. The team is isolated from the general population and lives on an uninfected US Navy destroyer called Nathan James.

The main purpose of the crew is to find a medicine that can stop the virus and save humanity. "The Last Ship" is a series that aroused considerable interest in the viewer, but some critics point out his stereotypes and secondary character. The first season started in 2014 and for today the series consists of three seasons. The output of the fourth is scheduled for 2017, and the fifth - for 2018.

"Spiral"

"Spiral" is a series about fantastic adventures, encountered on the way of a group of scientists from the US Centers for Disease Control. They were asked to help in the fight against an uncontrolled virus, so they found themselves on a private Arctic base. The series consists of two seasons and in the second the main characters move to a new location - the island of Saint-Germain. In 2014, the world saw the first season, and in 2015 the second season of the series "Spiral". The series did not receive continuation, about its cancellation after the release of the second season, the Syfy television channel reported. What is the reason for the lack of success of the series, it remains only to assume, since the TV channel did not state the official reason. Judging by the reviews, you can note the lack of atmospheric in the process of viewing. Merry music contradicts the general picture of the presented. The viewer can not completely immerse himself in the series, because of which he refuses to watch it again.

"Confrontation"

Stephen King, according to his style created another thriller, capable of capturing the spirit, the series "Confrontation." The story is based on an incident on a secret base. Because of the leakage of a deadly virus, all employees of the laboratory instantly die right on the workplace. Miraculously, the guard escapes from the trap along with his family, wife and child. But they have already become infected and become a source of infection for the whole city. Thousands of city residents die, and the guard also expects to take this into account. Before his death, he says a mysterious phrase, from which it becomes clear that there is some kind of man of darkness, from whom no one can be saved.

The series about the epidemic shows the end of the world through the eyes of Stephen King, which is based on mass infection of people, police brutality, general chaos and, finally, extinction of people, leading to the devastation of cities and villages. The series consists of one season, which was released on television screens in 1994. The series "Confrontation" lasts 359 minutes.

"Virus"

"Virus" is a series of South Korean origin. It is based on mass diseases of citizens by infectious diseases. Previously, such a frequent infection was not seen, which makes people think about the fact that the infection is arranged by someone. An investigation into the situation is taken by a detective named Lee. In ordinary life, he directs the department, which investigates such cases. In the course of the investigation, Lee turns over secret operations. The detective understands that his time is limited and all he has three days for which he must find out the whole truth. The disease is rapidly developing, killing the infected organism in just three days, so the detective should investigate the virus as soon as possible. The series was released in 2013 and consists of only one season.

"Survive after"

"Survive after" is one of the few serials about Russian viruses. Narrated in it about the fate of the lucky ones who survived after the massive defeat of the metropolis by a deadly virus. The initiator of this picture was the STS channel, and the company "Art Pictures Vision" performed the idea. The television series "Survive After" was released on television in 2013. To date, it consists of three seasons. The question of the fourth season is still open.

In the center of events, eleven heroes, locked in a bunker for unknown reasons. At this time, a car with a deadly virus gets into an accident, which leads to a massive infection of people. Thousands of people die, but the bulk is being evacuated. Those few who remain in Moscow are victims of susceptible mutations of girls of childbearing age. Mutants paralyze with their cry of victims and then kill them. Only those who survive have good genes survive and can bring offspring. The musical accompaniment of the series was placed on the shoulders of such composers as Alexander Karev, Konstantin Teteryuk, Arseniy Khodin and others.

"Strain"

Americans create really interesting drama series, including "Stamm". The release date of the series "Stamm" was scheduled for the thirteenth of July 2014. The premiere of the premiere series was chosen as the ATX television festival in Texas. The spectator attracted the spectator, in connection with which four more seasons were filmed.

The basis for writing the script was a trilogy of the same name, written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The series tells about the situation when the plane with passengers landed with closed doors and missing light. The epidemiologist and his team are tasked with scouting this situation. On board, there are only four survivors of three hundred. The situation becomes incomprehensible when corpses begin to disappear from the morgue. The doctor tries in every possible way to combat the threat that came from antiquity, to save himself, his family and the whole city.

"Medical investigation"

The series "Medical Investigation" tells about a group of virologists working at the National Health Institute of the United States. Their work is extremely important for all mankind, because they identify and prejudice the spread of dangerous viruses. At one point they are attacked by an epidemic of atypical disease for them. In the process of identifying the causes and methods of treatment, a team of doctors faces a variety of difficulties. The series was released in 2004 and consists of only one season. Fans are indignant and consider this picture very interesting and promising. But the producers finally refused to shoot the sequel.

"The Mystery of the Templar Castle"

In 1375, France was enveloped in wartime, which stretched more than a hundred years. In addition to this, people are plagued by bubonic plague. The country is in chaos, cruelty and outrage, from which the common people are suffering. Tom Kortmey, the young captain, meets a girl whom he loved very much in adolescence. Previously, she was the heiress of a noble family, but now, by the will of fate, she was the wife of a small landowner. It is she who knows the terrible secret, which she shares with the love of her youth. Even scary to imagine what this secret will lead to.

The series was released in 2010, it consists of one season. In the first season there are only eight episodes. In time, the show takes 416 minutes. That is, you can see it in about 7 hours on a day off. The main roles are played by Clement Seboni, Louise Pasto and Carlo Brandt. Judging by the reviews of the viewer, the series is really very interesting and fascinating. Historical facts, bloody battles, terrible plague immerse the viewer in the past and make you feel the spirit of France in the thirteenth century.

"Blood"

South Koreans like to create serials that tell about viruses and epidemics. Following "Virus" one of the film companies of this country released the series "Blood." The audience saw the first series in 2015. In terms of genre, these are horrors with elements of drama. The season contains twenty series, each of which lasts seventy minutes. The protagonist Pak Chi-san is a handsome, rich and intelligent head of the department of general oncology in one of the hospitals. He was affected by an unusual situation - even before his birth, the vampire virus infected his parents. In this connection Pak was born a vampire. He sets himself the goal of becoming a man. On this path, he conducts various clinical studies, which give him always different results. Reviews of the audience say that the series exceeds all expectations. Interesting medical research, a minimum of vampire history, stunning actors and a story filled with the wisdom of life are all "Blood".

"No limits"

The plot of the series "Without Limitations" is based on the successful agent Vincent Liberati. He lives a bright life, often at risk, and in this regard often uses adrenaline. He is not frightened by any troubles, so he always goes only forward. The work was of paramount importance to him, while the family went into the background. Unexpectedly, he is given a serious diagnosis, because of which life loses all meaning. He is immediately dismissed, he is trying to find another job. But with his mark in the medical book, the search does not bring any result. Not finding a job, he decides to try out for himself an uncharted drug. But no one gives guarantees for recovery. There is only one condition - to get the drug you need to enter the secret organization of Hydra. Its purpose is incomprehensible, but the methods of work are far from legitimate. Vincent grabs this opportunity for the sake of his salvation and the opportunity to engage in the education of his daughter. The series consists of three seasons and was first released in 2012.

"The walking Dead"

Zombie-epidemic swept the whole world, but the family of one sheriff managed to escape. In addition to sheriff Rick Grimes, several other people survived. Uniting, they travel in search of safe hiding. They try to survive at all costs, but the insensitive zombies are constantly trying to take their lives. The series received a huge number of fans, thanks to which eight seasons have already been released.

Why are the "Walking Dead" so beloved by the viewer? In addition to bright special effects, the series tells about experiences, love, friendship, death and betrayal. The realism of the paintings is incomparable, because all the actors who play zombies beforehand passed special training. The first series of "Walking Dead" became the most rating for the entire history of the AMC channel, as it was viewed by more than five million viewers.

The main character was played by the great actor Andrew Lincoln, his viewer sees throughout all seasons. Glen and Karl are among the most common heroes in the series. But in the first series of the eighth season, Glen, like many heroes, is taken out of the series.