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Harsh Realm

Harsh Realm

19996.41 Season9 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Harsh Realm is a science fiction television series about humans trapped inside a virtual reality simulation.

Produced by Chris Carter
NetworksFOXFX

Top Cast

Scott Bairstow

Scott Bairstow

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Rachel Hayward

Rachel Hayward

Themes & Keywords

assassinationvirtual realitymilitarygovernment conspiracy

About Harsh Realm

Harsh Realm is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure series that first aired in 1999 exploring themes of assassination, virtual reality, military, government conspiracy. it stars Scott Bairstow, D. B. Sweeney, Terry O'Quinn. Harsh Realm is a science fiction television series about humans trapped inside a virtual reality simulation.

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