description The Sentinel Overview
The Sentinel is a United States television series exploring crime and suspense through a science-fiction lens. Broadcast from 1996 to 1999, it centered around an agent investigating anomalous events, blending police procedural elements with unexplained phenomena. The show’s focus on complex investigations and unsettling mysteries appeals to viewers interested in dramatic storytelling and speculative narratives. It was primarily aimed at audiences enjoying crime dramas and science fiction television programs.
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info The Sentinel Specifications
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Who is the main character in The Sentinel TV series?
Richard Burgi plays Jim Ellison, a detective in the Major Crimes unit of Cascade, Washington. Ellison is a former Army Ranger who survived 18 months in the Peruvian jungle.
What powers does Jim Ellison have in The Sentinel?
Jim develops hyperacute sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, giving him all five enhanced senses. The abilities help him solve cases but can also overwhelm him with too much noise, light or texture.
Who is Blair Sandburg?
Blair Sandburg, played by Garett Maggart, is an anthropology graduate student at Rainier University. He identifies Jim as a Sentinel and becomes his guide and investigative partner.
When did The Sentinel air, and how many episodes were made?
The series aired on UPN from 1996 to 1999. It produced 65 episodes across four seasons.
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