Series synopsis
Exploding Sun is a action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Reelz on September 9, 2013. It ended on September 16, 2013. It stars Julia Ormond, David James Elliott, Natalie Brown and Anthony Lemke.
Talented senior engineer Craig Bakus must partner up with his adversary Don Wincroft, ex-wife Cheryl Wincroft and Reggie Walker, a young communications technician, to save the planet when a historic space launch triggers a massive solar storm that could wipe out mankind.
Premise
Talented senior engineer Craig Bakus must partner up with his adversary Don Wincroft, ex-wife Cheryl Wincroft and Reggie Walker, a young communications technician, to save the planet when a historic space launch triggers a massive solar storm that could wipe out mankind.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julia Ormond as Joan Elias
- David James Elliott as Don Wincroft
- Natalie Brown as Cheryl Wincroft
- Anthony Lemke as Craig Bakus
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | September 9, 2013 | September 16, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Night One Dr. Craig Bakus leads the Roebling Clipper as it heads toward the moon carrying civilian passengers. Everything seems to be running smoothly as the ship exits the Earth's atmosphere, when a sudden spike in solar radiation causes the Roebling Clipper to go into overdrive, hurtling it toward the moon and endangering the lives of everyone on board. |
September 9, 2013 |
| 2 |
Night Two Back on Earth, pandemonium ensues when there's no more electronic communication. Meanwhile, in space, the Roebling Clipper is now rushing toward the sun. Can Craig Bakus and the passengers steer the vessel away before the sun's rays incinerate it? |
September 16, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Reelz |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2013 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |