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The Event
The Event ( typographically stylized THE EVƎNT ) 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. [ 1 ] NBC canceled the series on May 13, 2011. [ 2 ]