Series synopsis
CAT. 8 is a Canadian action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Reelz on February 8, 2013. It ended on February 9, 2013. It was created by Donald Martin. It stars Matthew Modine, Maxim Roy, Ted Whittall and Trevor Hayes.
When a breakthrough in global defense malfunctions, the result is a fireball four times the size of Earth streaking toward the planet. As fires blaze and panic spreads, a renegade scientist comes to the world’s rescue.
Premise
When a breakthrough in global defense malfunctions, the result is a fireball four times the size of Earth streaking toward the planet. As fires blaze and panic spreads, a renegade scientist comes to the world’s rescue.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Modine as Dr. Michael Ranger
- Maxim Roy as Dr. Jane Whitlow
- Ted Whittall as Secretary Brian Lee
- Trevor Hayes as Jack Hillcroft
- Kate Drummond as Beverly Hillcroft
- Kalinka Pétrie as Karen Ranger
- Spiro Malandrakis as Officer Tim Davis
- Alain Goulem as President Duncan
Supporting cast
- Susan Hogan as Vice-President Alice Crane
- Francis X. McCarthy as William Danville
Guest cast
- Daniel DiVenere as Sam Jones
- Shan Chetty as Bunker Tech
- David Francis as Geoffrey
- Dan Bingham as Peter Simpson
- Daniel Rindress-Kay as HFD Soldier #1
- Matthew Boylan as Training Officer
- Kimberly-Sue Murray as HFD Tech Rebecca
- Trie Donovan as Presidential Aide
- Matthew Raudsepp as Hudson
- Marcel Jeannin as Military Doctor
- Kevin Coughlin as HFD Soldier #2
- Eugene Brotto as Astronaut
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 8, 2013 | February 9, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Night 1 A security system that can harness the sun's power is celebrated as the future of global defence, until a catastrophic accident occurs. |
February 8, 2013 |
| 2 |
Night 2 Michael races to save the world as a huge mass of solar plasma heads toward Earth and government officials give up hope. |
February 9, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Reelz |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2013 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2013 |
| Runtime | 88 minutes |
| Status | ended |