Netflix has been coming up with countless series based on novels that have been doing quite well on the OTT and have gathered a lot of audiences. The zoo is one such American drama television series that has been inspired by a novel of the same name which was written by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge and was launched in 2012.
The story revolves around several incidents of violent animal attacks on humans, across the globe. The growing cases of attacks soon turn into a pandemic and people are furious about the cause behind them. A team of professionals that includes a zoologist, a safari guide, a reporter, a veterinary pathologist, and an intelligence agent is sent to investigate the underlying causes.
Show details:
| TV Series: | Zoo |
| Genre: | Drama
Thriller Science Fiction |
| Original run: | June 30, 2015 –
September 21, 2017 |
| Producers | Jeff Pinkner
Josh Appelbaum André Nemec Scott Rosenberg Michael Katleman James Mangold Cathy Konrad James Patterson Bill Robinson Leopoldo Gout Steve Bowen |
| Starcast: | Anna Paquin
Sophie Okonedo Genevieve Angelson Lydia Wilson Rebecca Benson Arinze Kene Marc Warren Rufus Jones Andrew Leung |
| Written by: | Based on Zoo
by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge |
| Creators: | Josh Appelbaum
André Nemec Jeff Pinkner Scott Rosenberg |
| Original language: | English |
More about the show:
Zoo is an American television series that belongs to the genre of Drama, thriller, and science fiction. It is based on a novel named Zoo that was written by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. The show has been developed by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg.
It stars James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Nora Arnezeder, Billy Burke, Alyssa Diaz, Josh Salatin, and Gracie Dzienny in important roles. The theme music of the show has been composed by John Carpenter and the music composer of the show is Chris Tilton.
The show was made in the United States of America and English. It has 3 seasons and a total of 39 episodes. The Executive producers of the show are Jeff Pinkner, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg, Michael Katleman, James Mangold, Cathy Konrad, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Leopoldo Gout, and Steve Bowen. Each of the episodes ran for almost 39-45 minutes.
The Production companies involved in its production were Midnight Radio, Tree Line Film, James Patterson Entertainment, and CBS Television Studios. The original Distributor of the show was CBS Television Distribution. Zoo aired from June 30, 2015 to September 21, 2017.
Plot:
Across the globe, countless cases of animals brutally attacking humans, come to light. When the severity of the condition is realized, a team of professionals that includes a zoologist, a safari guide, a reporter, a veterinary pathologist, and an intelligence agent is sent to investigate the underlying causes.
The story unfolds with the team experiencing new adventures and threats and how they use their intelligence and presence of mind to tackle the challenges.
Characters:
- James Wolk featured in the role of Jackson Oz, a zoologist.
- Kristen Connolly featured in the role of Jamie Campbell, a journalist.
- Nonso Anozie featured in the role of Abraham Kenyatta, a safari guide.
- Nora Arnezeder featured in the role of Chloe Tousignant, a French intelligence investigator.
- Billy Burke as Dr. Mitch Morgan, a veterinary pathologist.
- Alyssa Diaz was featured in the role of Dariela Marzan.
- Josh Salatin featured in the role of Logan Jones/Edward Collins.
- Gracie Dzienny featured in the role of Clementine Lewis.
- Brian Tee featured in the role of Philip Weber.
- Tamara Tunie was featured in the role of Brenda Montgomery.
- Tamlyn Tomita was featured in the role of Minako Oz.
- Jay Paulson featured in the role of Leo Butler.
- James DuMont featured in the role of Dr. Humbolt Swinney.
- Simon Kassianides featured in the role of Jean-Michel Lion.
- Scottie Thompson was featured in the role of Sheriff Rebecca Bowman.
- David Jensen featured in the role of Victor Holman.
- Ken Olin was featured in the role of Professor Robert Oz.
- Bess Armstrong was featured in the role of Dr. Elizabeth Oz.
- Benoit Cransac featured in the role of Pascal.
- Henri Lubatti featured in the role of Gaspard Alves.
- Marcus Hester was featured in the role of Evan Lee Hartley.
- Carl Lumbly featured in the role of Thomas Delavenne.
- Geoff Stults featured in the role of FBI Agent Ben Shaffer.
- Madisonn Wolfe featured in the role of Young Clementine Lewis.
- Anastasia Griffith was featured in the role of Audra Lewis.
- Gonzalo Menendez featured in the role of Gustavo Silva.
- Michael Scott featured in the role of Enzo.
- Yvonne Welch featured in the role of Gabriela Machado.
- Steven Culp featured in the role of Clayton Burke.
- Xander Berkeley featured in the role of Ronnie “Dogstick” Brannigan.
- Warren Christie featured in the role of Ray Endicott.
- Jayne Atkinson featured in the role of Amelia Sage.
- April Grace featured in the role of Eleanor.
- Tom Butler featured in the role of Greg Hopper.
- Peter Outerbridge featured in the role of General Andrew Davies.
- Joanne Kelly featured in the role of Allison Shaw.
- Edward Foy featured in the role of Father Pete Harris.
- Robin Thomas featured in the role of Dr. Max Morgan.
- Athena Karkanis featured in the role of Abigail Westbrook.
- Hilary Jardine featured in the role of Tessa.
- Sophina Brown featured in the role of Leanne Ducovny.
- Michael Hogan featured in the role of Henry Garrison.
- Delon de Metz featured in the role of Sam Parker.
Episodes:
Zoo has had three seasons released till now. Its first season premiered on June 30, 2015, and aired till September 15, 2015. It had 13 episodes. Its second season premiered on June 28, 2016, and aired till September 6, 2016. It had 13 episodes. Its third season premiered on June 29, 2017, and aired till September 21, 2017. It also had 13 episodes.
Will there be a season 4?
On 23 October 2017, CBS informed that the makers of the show had canceled its fourth season. A major reason behind this was believed to be the fact that the audience and the rating of the show had been falling uncontrollably. Therefore, as of now, there is no hope for season 4 of Zoo.