COLLECTION · Series · 2014

The Lottery

Name: The Lottery
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 6

Set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children, "The Lottery" reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction. Remarkably, 100 embryos are successfully fertilized and a national lottery is held to decide the surrogates. As conflict, control and mystery over this global crisis unfolds, the government’s interests and power begin to dominate, igniting a highly controversial debate over our fundamental and personal freedom to raise a family.

Source: TMDB

* 6.0 (22)DramaFantasyScience FictionUnited States

Countries

United States

Studios

Lifetime · Warner Horizon Television · Grady Twins Productions

Runtime

60 min/ep

Release

20/07/2014

Score

6.0 / 10 (22)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

10 episodes · 2014

Episode 1. Pilot

2014-07-20 · 60 min

A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a…

Episode 2. Rules of the Game

2014-07-27 · 60 min

Alison faces the aftermath of her actions; Vanessa, Darius and the president's advisors debate the next steps of the lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle and Elvis seek refuge with an old friend, until Elvis suffers a diabetic attack that puts his…

Episode 3. Greater Good

2014-08-03 · 60 min

Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may lead to more questions than answers. The world reacts to news of the lottery as the U.S.…

Episode 4. Genie

2014-08-10 · 60 min

Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery and consults Darius and the President about shifting the control back to the government. Darius and Vanessa discover the culprit behind the diplomat’s kidnapping and death while Alison and…

Episode 5. Crystal City

2014-08-17 · 60 min

President Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vanessa uncovers a startling truth connected to the kidnapping in China. Things become dangerous as…

Episode 6. Sleep Deprived

2014-08-24 · 60 min

As the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives, Vanessa works against Darius’ methods to control the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle meets an unlikely new ally, and Alison’s investigation finally comes to a head.

Episode 7. St. Michael

2014-09-07 · 60 min

Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co-conspirators as his plans to take over the Lottery continue to escalate. Kyle is asked to…

Episode 8. Truth Be Told

2014-09-14 · 60 min

Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and Perry tries to help Angela…

Episode 9. Mr. Torino

2014-09-21 · 60 min

Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis and the president learns about…

Episode 10. In Extremis

2014-09-28 · 60 min

The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.

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