The Event (
typographically stylized ) is an American
television series containing elements of
science fiction, action/adventure and
political allegory. The show was created by
Nick Wauters and premiered on
NBC on September 20, 2010. The plot centers on a group of
extraterrestrials, some of whom have been detained by the
United States government for sixty-six years since their ship crashed in Alaska, while others have secretly assimilated among the general populace. The series was picked up for a full first season of 22 episodes on October 18, 2010. NBC canceled the series on May 13, 2011.