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Awake
Awake Title.jpg
Genre Police procedural
Drama
Created by Kyle Killen
Starring Jason Isaacs
Laura Allen
Steve Harris
Dylan Minnette
BD Wong
Michaela McManus
Wilmer Valderrama
Cherry Jones
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) David Slade (pilot)
Kyle Killen
Howard Gordon
Jeffrey Reiner
Producer(s) Jason Isaacs
Keith Redmon
Ed Milkovich
Michael Klick
Editor(s) Paul Trejo
Nikc Berrisford
Location(s) Los Angeles, California, United States
Cinematography Feliks Parnell
Running time 43 minutes
Production company(s) Le11er Eleven
Teakwood Lane Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format 5.1-channel surround sound
Original run 02012-03-01March 1 – May 24, 2012 (2012-05-24)
External links
Official website

Awake is an American police procedural drama television series created by Kyle Killen for NBC. The series centers on Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), a police detective living in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah Britten (Laura Allen) was killed in the crash, and in the other his son Rex Britten (Dylan Minnette) was killed in the crash.

The series was conceived by Killen after developing the short-lived series Lone Star for the Fox network. It premiered on NBC on March 1, 2012, and concluded its 13-episode season on May 24, 2012. The series was canceled after one season due to low ratings.[1]

Awake received mainly positive reviews from media critics. Many commentators praised Isaacs in the role as Michael Britten, and noted that the series' premise was interesting and the scripts were well-written.[2][3]

Contents

Plot

Following a car crash, Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs) returns to work and finds himself in one of two different realities every time he wakes up, one in which his wife Hannah (Laura Allen) has survived the accident and the other in which his son Rex (Dylan Minnette) has survived it instead. To differentiate between the two realities, Michael wears a red rubber band in the reality in which his wife is alive and a green one in the reality in which his son is alive. As a cue to viewers, scenes in the red reality use warm tones, while scenes in the green reality use cool ones.

In each reality, Britten has a different partner and psychiatrist, and his wife and son each cope with their losses in separate ways. In the red reality, Britten becomes partners with Detective Efrem Vega (Wilmer Valderrama) after his longtime partner Isaiah "Bird" Freeman (Steve Harris) is transferred to another district. In the green reality, Detective Freeman remains Britten's partner, while Vega remains in uniform as an officer. In the red reality, he sees department-recommended psychiatrist Dr. Lee (BD Wong), who is confrontational with Michael about the accident, while in the green reality, his psychiatrist Dr. Evans (Cherry Jones) is more nurturing. Each doctor insists the other reality is fake, and Britten remains unsure of which one, if either, is actually real, and begins to worry about his sanity after details cross over (e.g., in the pilot episode, a crime takes place at 611 Waverly in the red reality, while in the green reality, a crime involves parking spot 611 in the Waverly parking lot). In the red reality, Hannah begins to redecorate the house, while in the green reality, Rex begins to play tennis again with Hannah's former partner Tara (Michaela McManus).[4]

At the end of the second episode, "The Little Guy," Britten's captain, Tricia Harper (Laura Innes), is shown talking to an unknown man (Mark Harelik), later revealed in the seventh episode to be called Carl, revealing that he had organized the car crash to take out Britten's whole family in attempt to protect an illicit activity in which both he and she are involved and Britten was about to uncover. In the eleventh episode, "Say Hello to My Little Friend", Britten begins recovering memories and remembers that another detective in his department actually caused the accident.

In response to viewer speculation on the meaning of the finale, Kyle Killen said, "I’ve seen some really interesting [theories], and I wouldn’t say that anyone is wrong — except the people who are calling it a Dallas or a Newhart, any variation on '…and then he woke up.' That is absolutely not what we intended. If you watch the last few minutes again, I’m not sure what the argument for that [interpretation] even is. I suppose there’s the überpossibility that he’s in a coma and now having a third dream in the coma, but in no way should it be interpreted as, 'He woke up and his family was fine. He’d just been having two nightmares.'"[5]

Production

Kyle Killen created the series.

Development

Awake first appeared on the development slate at NBC on February 3, 2011, under the name REM, after a report that NBC had purchased the series from creator Kyle Killen.[6] In May 2011, NBC green-lighted production of the series, under the new name Awake.[7] On February 3, 2012, NBC announced it would premiere on March 1, 2012, at 10:00 p.m.[8] In July 2011, NBC scheduled a pilot screening for July 21, 2011, followed by a Q&A.[9]

The first episode was made available before the series premiere on February 16, 2012, via Hulu, YouTube and iTunes.[10]

Writers and producers

Series creator Kyle Killen serves as executive producer and showrunner[11] alongside Howard Gordon who is also an executive producer and co-showrunner.[12] Other executive producers include director Jeffrey Reiner, who directed three episodes, and David Slade for the pilot episode which he directed.[13] Along with Killen and Gordon, the writing staff consists of co-executive producer Davey Holmes, consulting producer Evan Katz, consulting producer Lisa Zwerling, staff writer Noelle Valdivia, staff writer Leonard Chang, and David Graziano. Series star Jason Isaacs is also a producer for the series.

Casting

On February 21, 2011, it was announced that Jason Isaacs would obtain the role of Michael Britten, the central character of the series.[14][15] On March 14, 2011, Wilmer Valderrama, Steve Harris, BD Wong, Laura Allen and Dylan Minnette obtained roles on the series.[16] Later that month, Cherry Jones and Michaela McManus also obtained roles.[17] On January 26, 2012, Kevin Weisman obtained a recurring role on the series.[18][19]

Characters

Main cast
Red reality Green reality
Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), a police detective living in two realities
Hannah Britten (Laura Allen), Michael's wife Rex Britten (Dylan Minnette), Michael's son
Detective Efrem Vega (Wilmer Valderrama), Michael's rookie partner Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman (Steve Harris), Michael's longtime partner
Dr. Jonathan Lee (BD Wong), Michael's therapist Dr. Judith Evans (Cherry Jones), Michael's therapist
Tara (Michaela McManus), Rex's tennis coach.
Recurring cast
Red reality Green reality
Capt. Tricia Harper (Laura Innes), Michael's commanding officer at the precinct and co-conspirator in Michael's car accident
Emma (Daniela Bobadilla), Rex's girlfriend, she is pregnant with Rex's child in the red reality, but has a miscarriage in the green reality
Capt. Carl Kessel (Mark Harelik), the commanding officer at Hawkins' precinct and man behind Michael's car accident
Det. Ed Hawkins (Kevin Weisman), Bird's partner in the red reality, and the man who caused Michael's car accident, trying to kill Michael under orders from Captains Harper and Kessel
Cole (Logan Miller), Rex's best friend

Setting

Awake takes place in Los Angeles, California, United States, with Michael's job at a fictional version of the Los Angeles Police Department in both realities. In the red reality, Hannah and Michael plan to move to Oregon but later decide against it.[20]

Broadcast

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
Season premiere Season finale
1 13 March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01) May 24, 2012 (2012-05-24)
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(million)
1 "Pilot" David Slade Kyle Killen February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16) (Online)
March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01) (NBC)		 1ATR79 6.24[21]
After a car accident, Detective Michael Britten experiences two dueling realities, one where his wife was killed and another in which his son's life was claimed. He handles a case involving a kidnapped girl in one reality while he handles a murder in another. 
2 "The Little Guy" Jeffrey Reiner Kyle Killen March 8, 2012 (2012-03-08) 1ATR01 4.33[22]
A witness in the murder of a homeless man tells Britten and his rookie partner, Vega that a "little guy" was spotted at the scene of the crime. When that clue crosses over into the case Britten is working on in his other reality, Bird is confused by his partner's sudden interest in the height of the suspects they are investigating. Meanwhile, Tricia Harper (Laura Innes), Britten's captain shows growing concern over his behavior. 
3 "Guilty" Jeffrey Reiner Howard Gordon & Evan Katz March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15) 1ATR02 5.12[23]
Rex is kidnapped by John Cooper (Clifton Powell), an escaped convict that Michael arrested 10 years ago; an investigation in Michael's other reality gets in the way of an event honoring his deceased son; clues from both realities lead to Michael's sanity being questioned. Michael's old retired partner Jim Mayhew (William Russ) is call in to help with the case, until Michael learns why he is really involved again. 
4 "Kate Is Enough" Sarah Pia Anderson Kyle Killen March 22, 2012 (2012-03-22) 1ATR08 4.73[24]
While investigating an alleged suicide during an upscale yacht party with Detective Vega, Detective Britten runs into Rex's former babysitter Kate (Brianna Brown). Later, in a case Britten is investigating with Bird, Kate appears again, this time as a suspect. Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans try to help him make sense of his run in with these two very different versions of the same woman. 
5 "Oregon" Aaron Lipstadt Lisa Zwerling March 29, 2012 (2012-03-29) 1ATR03 3.18[25]
Detective Britten suddenly becomes a suspect in his own case when an FBI agent, Santoro (Megan Dodds), questions his methods of tracking down a serial killer thought to be dead. Meanwhile, in the wake of her son's death, Hannah is finding comfort in exploring the possibility of moving to Oregon and going back to school. The serial killer, Gemini contacts Britten at the end of the episode. 
6 "That's Not My Penguin" Scott Winant Kyle Killen & Noelle Valdivia April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05) 1ATR04 2.56[26]
While working a hostage situation with Detective Vega, Detective Michael Britten unexpectedly finds himself collaborating with Dr. Lee. In an effort to calm down Gabriel Wyath (Billy Lush) -- a patient who has threatened to blow up a mental hospital -- Britten is compromised, and the effects follow him into his other reality. Meanwhile, Rex introduces his girlfriend, Emma, to his dad and Bird shows concern over Britten's lack of focus due to his sleepless nights. 
7 "Ricky's Tacos" Adam Davidson Story by: Kyle Killen
Teleplay by: Howard Gordon & Evan Katz		 April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12) 1ATR05 2.68[27]
Detective Britten is led to an empty warehouse linked to a case he was investigating. His curiosity worries Captain Harper. Meanwhile, Hannah is prepared to move to Oregon. 
8 "Nightswimming" Jeffrey Reiner Leonard Chang & Davey Holmes April 19, 2012 (2012-04-19) 1ATR06 2.80[28]
While helping a couple to prepare for a new life within the witness protection program, Detective Britten also finds himself preparing to have a new life in Oregon with Hannah. Meanwhile, Detective Vega is introduced to Jake (Steve Lawrence), Britten's longtime confidential informant who does not get along with Vega. 
9 "Game Day" Michael Waxman Howard Gordon & David Graziano April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26) 1ATR07 2.21[29]
The tension between rival fans in a football game leads to crimes in Britten's two realities. In one reality there is a murder at the stadium parking lot, while in another a gambler gets burned. Meanwhile, Rex is suffering from a broken heart. 
10 "Slack Water" Nick Gomez Noelle Valdivia May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03) 1ATR09 2.15[30]
Detective Britten and Bird are investigating what seems to be a case of gang violence. However, the clues shown to Britten in another reality suggests something deeper. Meanwhile, Hannah is trying to talk through a tough situation with Rex's girlfriend Emma. 
11 "Say Hello to My Little Friend" Laura Innes Kyle Killen & Leonard Chang May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10) 1ATR10 2.51[31]
An unusual dream disrupts Britten's ability to switch realities, and a mysterious man (Kevin Weisman) causes him distress; Capt. Harper becomes increasingly concerned over Britten's erratic behavior. Hannah asks Britten to speak to Emma's father, Joaquin (Carlos LaCamara) to be more sympathetic about Emma's pregnancy. 
12 "Two Birds" Milan Cheylov Story by: Evan Katz
Teleplay by: Howard Gordon & Davey Holmes		 May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17) 1ATR11 2.10[32]
Realizing the truth behind the accident, Detective Britten decides to take action on his own and goes after Detective Ed Hawkins, the same man that was previously disrupting his dreams. Bird helps Britten in both realities, despite still questioning Britten's sanity. Meanwhile, when Detective Vega is questioned about his partner, he begins to doubt Captain Harper's intentions. 
13 "Turtles All the Way Down" Miguel Sapochnik Story by: Kyle Killen & Leonard Chang & Noelle Valdivia
Teleplay by: Kyle Killen		 May 23, 2012 (2012-05-23) (Global)
May 24, 2012 (2012-05-24) (NBC)		 1ATR12 2.87[33]
As Britten starts to realize the truth behind the accident, a conspiracy threatens both of his realities; Britten goes after Detective Hawkins; Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans come together in a debate that forces Britten to choose a path. 

International broadcast

Country Network Aired References
Canada Global March 1, 2012 – May 23, 2012 [34]
Australia W April 11, 2012 – July 4, 2012 [35]
United Kingdom Sky Atlantic May 4, 2012 – July 27, 2012 [36]
Ireland Sky Atlantic May 4, 2012 – July 27, 2012 [36]

Reception

Ratings

The premiere episode had 6.2 million viewers, the most for NBC in that time slot since April 2010, and an improvement over its lead-in Up All Night. NBC also won the hour with the 18–49 audience and nearly doubled its numbers with those viewers compared to The Firm.[37] Awake premiered in the Thursday 10:00 pm time slot slightly better than the previous drama that occupied the slot in fall 2011, Prime Suspect; which premiered with 6.05 million total viewers and a 1.8/5% share in the age 18-49 demographic.[38] The second episode fell by 2 million viewers with new competition.[39]

Awake saw its series low with the episode "Two Birds" which aired on May 17, 2012, up against the season finale of the ABC political drama, Scandal and the season finale of The Mentalist on CBS.[32]

No. Title Original air date 18–49 rating/% share U.S. viewers
(in millions)		 Time slot rank Reference
1 "Pilot" March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01) 2.0/5% 6.24 #1 [21]
2 "The Little Guy" March 8, 2012 (2012-03-08) 1.6/4% 4.33 #2 [22]
3 "Guilty" March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15) 1.6/4% 5.12 #2 [23]
4 "Kate Is Enough" March 22, 2012 (2012-03-22) 1.2/3% 4.73 #2 [24]
5 "Oregon" March 29, 2012 (2012-03-29) 1.0/3% 3.18 #2 [25]
6 "That's Not My Penguin" April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05) 0.9/3% 2.56 #3 [26]
7 "Ricky's Tacos" April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12) 0.9/2% 2.68 #3 [27]
8 "Nightswimming" April 19, 2012 (2012-04-19) 0.9/2% 2.80 #3 [28]
9 "Game Day" April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26) 0.8/2% 2.21 #3 [29]
10 "Slack Water" May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03) 0.7/2% 2.15 #3 [30]
11 "Say Hello to My Little Friend" May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10) 0.9/2% 2.51 #3 [31]
12 "Two Birds" May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17) 0.7/2% 2.10 #3 [32]
13 "Turtles All the Way Down" May 24, 2012 (2012-05-24) 0.9/3% 2.87 #3 [33]

Critical response

In June 2011, Awake was one of eight honorees in the "Most Exciting New Series" category at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, voted by journalists who had seen the pilots.[40] Awake has received positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted mean rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the show received an average score of 75, based on 29 reviews, which indicates "Generally favorable reviews".[41]

Cancellation

A campaign titled "Save Awake" was launched when the series was in danger of cancellation.[42] On May 11, 2012, NBC officially canceled the series after one season due to low ratings, despite it being well received by media critics.[43][44]

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