Series synopsis
The Purge is an American mystery crime drama television series that premiered on USA Network on September 4, 2018. It ended on December 17, 2019. It was created by James DeMonaco. It stars Gabriel Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hannah Emily Anderson and Colin Woodell.
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Premise
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Premise: Surviving the night is just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gabriel Chavarria as Miguel Guerrero
- Jessica Garza as Penelope "Penny" Guerrero
- Hannah Emily Anderson as Jenna Betancourt
- Colin Woodell as Rick Betancourt
- Lili Simmons as Lila Stanton
- Amanda Warren as Jane Barbour
- Lee Tergesen as Joe Owens
- Paola Nuñez as Esme Carmona
Supporting cast
- Max Martini as Ryan Grant
- Derek Luke as Marcus Moore
- Joel Allen as Ben
- Lindsey Pearlman as Linda
Guest cast
- Jared Bankens as Asshole
- Lance E. Nichols as Otis
- Adam Stephenson as Mark Cantoff
- Jessica Miesel as Alison
- Wendy Miklovic as Irene
- Jannette Sepwa as Marge
- Jennifer Riker as Connie
- Sabrina Gennarino as Madelyn
- AzMarie Livingston as Bracka
- Dylan Arnold as Henry Bodreaux
- Reed Diamond as Albert Stanton
- Dominic Fumusa as Pete the Cop
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | September 21, 2018 | October 17, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 10 | September 4, 2018 | November 6, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 15, 2019 | December 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Purge Shopping Channel: Essential Products Check out the PURGE SHOPPING CHANNEL for all your PURGE NIGHT needs. |
September 21, 2018 |
| 2 |
Morning Time, America! S01E01 Welcome Rachel Stamp and Melanie Stevens are coming to you live from the studio with all the latest news and updates on Morning Time, America! Post-Purge Edition. |
October 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Morning Time, America! S01E02 Traffic & Weather Rachel Stamp and Melanie Stevens have all the latest updates in weather, traffic, and even your horoscopes, on Morning Time, America! Post-Purge Edition. |
October 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Is America? Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours. |
September 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
Take What's Yours Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop. |
September 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Urge to Purge Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal. |
September 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Is Not a Test Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year. |
October 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
Everything Is Fine The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects. |
October 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
Blindspots The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme. |
October 29, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |