Series synopsis
Channel Zero is an American drama television series that premiered on Syfy on October 11, 2016. It ended on October 31, 2018. It was created by Nick Antosca. It stars Paul Schneider, Rutger Hauer, Amy Forsyth and Holland Roden.
A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.
Premise
A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Schneider as Mike Painter
- Rutger Hauer as Joseph Peach
- Amy Forsyth as Margot Sleator
- Holland Roden as Zoe Woods
- Maria Sten as Jillian Hope Hodgson
- Olivia Luccardi as Alice Woods
- Brandon Scott as Tom Hodgson
- Steven Robertson as Ian
Supporting cast
- Fiona Shaw as Marla Painter
- Krisha Fairchild as Louise Lispector
- Barbara Crampton as Vanessa Moss
- Aisha Dee as Jules Koja
- Gregg Henry as Bill Hope
- Greg Bryk as Detective McPhillips
- Luisa d'Oliveira as Amy Welch
- Jeff Ward as Seth Marlow
- Natalie Brown as Jessica Yolen
- Steven Weber as Abel Carnacki
- Seamus Patterson as J.D. Shields
- Shaun Benson as Gary Yolen
Guest cast
- Abigail Pniowsky as Lily Painter
- Diana Bentley as Sarah Winters
- Troy James as Pretzel Jack
- Marina Stephenson Kerr as Frances Booth
- Connor Peterson as Jacob Booth
- Katia Raquel Leon as Katie Yolen
- Liam Marchant as Dane Yolen
- Kristen Harris as Erica Painter
- David Lawrence Brown as Tim Hazel
- Gwendolyn Collins as Daphne Bell
- Cassandra Consiglio as The Tooth Child
- Mackenzie Wojcik as Gene Hazel
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 11, 2016 | November 15, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 20, 2017 | October 25, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 7, 2018 | March 14, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 6 | October 26, 2018 | October 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Have to Go Inside Child psychologist Mike Painter investigates the 1988 murders of several children, including his twin brother, which may involve a children's TV show that has started airing again. |
October 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
I'll Hold Your Hand Marla agrees to help Mike investigate the murders; Marla is horrified to learn a secret about what happened in 1988 that's been hidden since that time. |
October 18, 2016 |
| 3 |
Want to See Something Cool? Mike must convince Gary that Candle Cove is behind the murders before he takes justice into his own hands; Marla, Jessica, and Amy frantically search for Mike before it's too late. |
October 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Isn't Real Four friends learn that the No-End House is more than just a haunted mansion when they confront bizarrely personal horrors in each room. |
September 20, 2017 |
| 2 |
Nice Neighborhood Margot and Jules deal with the presence of The Father as Seth and JT set off on their own terrifying paths; Dylan is on a secret mission to find someone close to him. |
September 27, 2017 |
| 3 |
Beware the Cannibals Margot flees The Father with the help of Jules, Seth and JT; Dylan attempts to deprogram Lacey; Jules falls deeper under the spell of a sinister influence. |
October 4, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Insidious Onset When a young woman named Alice moves to a new city, she learns about a series of disappearances that may be connected to a baffling rumor about mysterious staircases in the city's worst neighborhoods. |
February 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Father Time Alice treads the line between reality and madness as she becomes more deeply entangled with the Peach family and their dark history; Zoe begins to behave strangely following her unexplained return to Garrett. |
February 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
All You Ghost Mice Alice has a terrifying encounter in an abandoned hospital; Luke, Louise and Nathan play cat-and-mouse with Robert Peach. |
February 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ashes on My Pillow An unsettling discovery prompts newlyweds Jillian and Tom Hodgson to suspect their home is haunted by past secrets. |
October 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? After witnessing a murder, Jillian digs into secrets from her past; Tom realizes he's in danger. |
October 27, 2018 |
| 3 |
Love Hurts A terrified Jillian and Tom reveal their secrets and try to overcome the devastating consequences. |
October 28, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2018 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | at 23:00:00 |