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The Hot Zone

The headlines you remember, the ending you don't.

  • 2019 – 2021
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~50m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.1/10

In this anthology series, heroic scientists risk all to deal with deadly outbreaks.

Latest: Anthrax · 2021

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After the events on 9/11, a team of experts track down the killer and mailer of the anthrax letters.

  1. E1. Noble Eagle

    Nov 28, 2021 · 50m

    In Florida, a man mysteriously falls ill and dies. Special Agent Matthew Ryker suspects an anthrax attack - how many others have been infected?

  2. E2. Hell's Chimney

    Nov 28, 2021 · 49m

    Ryker’s investigation moves to New York as another case of anthrax occurs. Bruce Ivins begins having suspicions of his coworkers.

  3. E3. Neither Rain Nor Sleet...

    Nov 29, 2021 · 46m

    An attack on Capitol Hill sends Ryker and his team to a mail facility that’s become a hot spot for anthrax infections.

  4. E4. Dream Boldly, Live Fully

    Nov 29, 2021 · 47m

    The FBI learns more about Bruce Ivins’ peculiar past behaviors after an old colleague raises red flags. Ryker and Dani trace the origin of the letters.

  5. E5. Stentor Roeselii

    Nov 30, 2021 · 51m

    All eyes shift to “Mr. Z.” As they start to zero in on a suspect, Ryker and Dani get new assignments - but that won’t stop them from chasing their lead.

  6. E6. RMR-1029

    Nov 30, 2021 · 52m

    With two suspects in question, Ryker’s own beliefs about the case are tested.

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