Season 1 is the first season of the FOX American Action / Adventure television series The Gifted. It was picked up for a series order by FOX on On May 9, 2017.[2] The series currently airs in the U.S. and Canada on Mondays, starting October 2, at 9 p.m.[3] The first season consists of 13 episodes and will deal with underlying themes of modern bigotry, sexism and racism.[4]
Despite being a part of the X-Men universe, The Gifted will not crossover with X-Men's other TV drama Legion. The Gifted exists in its own timeline, separate from Legion or the films.[5]
As stated in the trailer, the X-Men are missing, and this is said to be a major focus point of the series; finding out what happened to them following “a cataclysmic event, a bit of a 9/11 event, that caused enormous social upheaval and a lot of hatred towards mutants,”[6] It’s one of the central mysteries of the show. However, in no way will the show drive the movies or will the movies drive the show.[7]
Premise[]
The Gifted focuses on a suburban couple (Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker) whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.[2]
Official Synopsis[]
Family adventure series THE GIFTED, from 20th Century FOX Television in association with Marvel Television, tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. Written by Matt Nix (APB, “Burn Notice”), directed by Bryan Singer (the “X-Men” franchise”) and executive-produced by Nix, Singer, Lauren Shuler (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “The Wolverine”), Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”), Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”) and Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”), the series stars Stephen Moyer (SHOTS FIRED), Amy Acker (“Person of Interest”), Sean Teale (“Reign”), Jamie Chung (GOTHAM), Coby Bell (“Burn Notice”), Emma Dumont (“Aquarius”), Blair Redford (“Satisfaction”), Natalie Alyn Lind (GOTHAM) and Percy Hynes White (“Night at the Museum 3”).
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Episodes[]
# | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
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1 | eXposed | Matt Nix | Bryan Singer | October 2, 2017 | |
Set in the "X-Men" universe, family adventure series THE GIFTED tells the emotional story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their teenage children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family seeks help from an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. | |||||
2 | rX | Matt Nix | Len Wiseman | October 9, 2017 | |
After exerting her powers beyond their limits, Blink goes into a state of shock, forcing Caitlin and Eclipse to go on a mission to find a special serum that will help her to recover. Meanwhile, Reed faces some difficult choices when it comes to helping his family, and Polaris runs into some trouble. | |||||
3 | eXodus | Rashad Raisani | Scott Peters | October 16, 2017 | |
In an effort to reunite with one another, Reed cuts a deal with the Sentinel Services and Caitlin and the kids seek help from someone outside the compound. Meanwhile, Thunderbird begins to teach Blink how to control her powers. | |||||
4 | eXit strategy | Meredith Lavender & Marcie Ulin | Karen Gaviola | October 23, 2017 | |
When the mutants devise a plan to take down Sentinel Services, Eclipse seeks out an old friend from his dark past in order to obtain some useful information. Meanwhile, Lauren and Andy attempt to combine their powers in order to help the group. | |||||
5 | boXed in | Jim Campolongo | Jeremiah Chechik | October 30, 2017 | |
Motivated by a tragic event from his past, Jace throws all the power of the Sentinel Services into finding the Mutant Underground Way Station. Meanwhile, Blink's vivid dreams lead her to confront Dreamer. | |||||
6 | got your siX | Melinda Hsu Taylor | Craig Siebels | November 6, 2017 | |
Determined to find out more information behind what Sentinel Services did to an old friend of his, Thunderbird spearheads a mission to get answers. Meanwhile, Lauren encounters a new friend with useful powers and Blink makes a big decision regarding her future. | |||||
7 | eXtreme measures | Michael Horowitz | Stephen Surjik | November 13, 2017 | |
Eclipse receives a call from his ex-lover, Carmen, and must revisit his dark past in order to protect the Underground. Reed and Sage comb through some secret files they recovered and find alarming information about Lauren's new friend. Meanwhile, Thunderbird helps Blink open up about her past life and Jace greenlights a special surveillance program with the help of Dr. Campbell. | |||||
8 | threat of eXtinction | Carly Soteras | Steven DePaul | November 20, 2017 | |
More refugees pour into the Mutant Underground, but the group faces a threat when they discover one of them is a spy working for Sentinel Services. Meanwhile, Reed visits his estranged father and learns that secrets from his family's past could prove useful. | |||||
9 | outfoX | Brad Marques | Liz Friedlander | December 4, 2017 | |
The team develops a risky plan to help mutants who are in Sentinel Services' custody. Reed reveals details to Andy and Lauren about the Struckers' family history that could prove to be a game-changer. | |||||
10 | eXploited | Jim Campolongo | Craig Siebels | December 11, 2017 | |
At a moral crossroads, Jace is forced to hand over something valuable to Dr. Campbell. The team at Mutant HQ is divided on what they should do next, so Reed and Caitlin take matters into their own hands. | |||||
11 | 3 X 1 | Melinda Hsu Taylor | David Straiton | January 1, 2018 | |
As tensions heat up among the team at Mutant HQ, no one knows who they can trust. Fearing for his family's safety, Reed rethinks their future at the compound. Meanwhile, Dr. Campbell proposes an improved program to Jace that could change everything. | |||||
12 | eXtraction | Michael Horowitz | Scott Peters | January 15, 2018 | |
Dr. Campbell attends an anti-mutant summit, attempting to take the Hound program national, and some of the team at Mutant HQ goes on a dangerous mission to stop his efforts. Polaris learns more about her past and makes a crucial decision that could have impactful consequences. Meanwhile, the Mutant HQ comes under attack and, with everything to lose, relationships are put to the test and alliances shift. | |||||
13 | X-roads | Matt Nix & Jim Garvey | Stephen Surjik | January 15, 2018 | |
Dr. Campbell attends an anti-mutant summit, attempting to take the Hound program national, and some of the team at Mutant HQ goes on a dangerous mission to stop his efforts. Polaris learns more about her past and makes a crucial decision that could have impactful consequences. Meanwhile, the Mutant HQ comes under attack and, with everything to lose, relationships are put to the test and alliances shift. |
Production[]
- On May 9, 2017, FOX ordered The Gifted to series.[8]
- Season 1 of the series is not filmed in Dallas like initially reports claimed. [9]
- It has since been revealed that the series is filming in Atlanta, Georgia, starting July 17.[10]
- Comic-Con 2017 for The Gifted took place inside the halls of the San Diego Convention Center, during Friday, July 21, in Ballroom 20 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.[11]
- FOX hosted an X-Gene Screening Station at the Hilton Bayfront Lawn during 2017's Comic-Con event. Attendees were tested for the X-Gene. At the station, each person were laser-scanned and then complete a cheek swab genetic test with a nurse. Upon registration, attendees either receive an "I Got Tested" sticker or an "M" sticker if they are discovered as being carriers of the Mutant Gene. (Read More About It Here)
- Stan Lee made a cameo appearance in the Exposed.[12]