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Awake

Awake

Two dreams. One reality.

20127.01 Season13 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.

Produced by Howard Gordon
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs

Michael Britten

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Detective Efrem Vega

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Detective Isaiah 'Bird' Freeman

Dylan Minnette

Dylan Minnette

Rex Britten

Laura Allen

Laura Allen

Hannah Britten

Michaela McManus

Michaela McManus

Tara

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Dr. Judith Evans

BD Wong

BD Wong

Dr. John Lee

Themes & Keywords

detectivedouble lifecar accidentalternative reality

About Awake

Awake is a drama, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of detective, double life, car accident, alternative reality. it stars Jason Isaacs, Wilmer Valderrama, Steve Harris. Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.

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