Strange World (1999): S01E01 – Pilot

Introduction Strange World is an American television programme about military investigations into criminal abuses of science and technology. ABC commissioned 13 episodes, of which three aired in March 1999, before the network cancelled the programme. The remaining ten episodes produced subsequently premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel in Spring 2002. Brilliant, terminally ill, army scientist Paul…

Andrew Marshall

06/04/2022

1–2 minutes

Crime, Drama, Military Scientist, Military TV Series, Mystery, US Army

Introduction

Strange World is an American television programme about military investigations into criminal abuses of science and technology.

ABC commissioned 13 episodes, of which three aired in March 1999, before the network cancelled the programme. The remaining ten episodes produced subsequently premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel in Spring 2002.

Brilliant, terminally ill, army scientist Paul Turner investigates criminal activities that involve unethical experiments on humans, environmental hazards, biological weapons and a mysterious group with a sinister agenda.

Outline

Scientist and Gulf War veteran Paul Turner is asked to assist the FBI after his war buddy becomes the prime suspect in a child kidnapping case. Turner finds evidence of a human cloning experiment. A secret group tries to cover it up.

Strange World Series

You can find a full index and overview of Strange World here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 08 March 1999.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 45 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.