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Plot Summary:
ReGenesis is a Canadian television program produced by The Movie Network and Movie Central in conjunction with Shaftesbury Films. The series, which ran for four seasons, revolves around the scientists of NorBAC, a fictional organization with a lab based in Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a scientific nature, such as bio-terrorism, mysterious diseases or radical changes in environment throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. NorBAC is headed by David Sandström, the chief scientist and molecular biologist. Through this character the show often addresses topical social, political and ethical issues related to the science at hand. The series was originally seen on The Movie Network and Movie Central with rebroadcasts on Global and Showcase in Canada. Internationally it can be seen on FX in the United Kingdom, The Science Channel, Halogen TV and in syndication and CW Plus in the United States, and FX Latin America in Mexico; as well as numerous broadcasters in Europe and Asia. International distribution is handled by Oasis International. As of April 2012 the show can also be seen on Hulu.com.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 49 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, bleak
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IMDB Votes: 4000
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 215
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
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IMDB Rating: 4.1
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IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 890
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 763
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
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IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 924
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