The Last Ship: Season 1

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TNT | Season Premiere Date: June 22, 2014

Starring: Rhona Mitra, Eric Dane, Adam Baldwin

Summary: Based on the William Brinkley novel, Captain Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) and the crew of the U.S.S. Nathan James are the few survivors of a pandemic that has killed off more than half of the earth's population. With two civilian virologists, Dr. Rachel Scott (Rhona Mitra) and Dr. Quincy Tophet (Sam Spruell), on board, they may be the only hopeBased on the William Brinkley novel, Captain Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) and the crew of the U.S.S. Nathan James are the few survivors of a pandemic that has killed off more than half of the earth's population. With two civilian virologists, Dr. Rachel Scott (Rhona Mitra) and Dr. Quincy Tophet (Sam Spruell), on board, they may be the only hope to find the cure.… Expand

Creator: Steven Kane and Hank Steinberg

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. No Place Like Home
Air Date: August 24, 2014
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S1:E9. Trials
Air Date: August 17, 2014
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S1:E8. Two Sailors Walk Into a Bar...
Air Date: August 10, 2014

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Jeff Korbelik

Jun 30, 2014

It’s been a “24”-like thrill ride so far, with baddies coming at the ship right and left to get their hands on the doc and the in-the-works cure. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Jun 19, 2014

It’s the expertly rendered combat scenes and vivid depictions of danger that provide excitement and suspense in this action-adventure tale. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 20, 2014

It’s entirely possible The Last Ship could turn out to be a cruise to nowhere, but in its first three episodes, it’s at least a fun ride. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jun 20, 2014

So as starts go, this one picks up speed, but still feels a little rocky. That said, there’s enough here to want to hang around for a spell, waiting to see whether this crew can find its sea legs--and what dangers lurk just over the horizon. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jun 20, 2014

One doesn’t expect a whole lot of nuance from Last Ship maestro Michael Bay, who’s also produced all four Transformers movies, with another one in the works. You just sit back, swallow this thing whole and wait for sturdy, studly, stolid Captain Chandler to fire off another round of uniformed rhetoric. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jun 20, 2014

Dane is fine and steady center for the drama; his Chandler can handle banter, bathos (Chandler left a wife and kids behind in the now plague-decimated States) and blather (some of the dialogue is less written than forked out of a can).... Still, The Last Ship seems determined to put concept before character, which is a much bigger problem on television than it is on film. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jun 9, 2014

It looks great but the plotting of the premiere, in which the world falls victim to a horrendous virus and a battleship that has avoided infection could be the only way to find a cure, is stale and manipulative. Square-jawed Dane has the charisma to carry the concept but it’s handled with all the subtlety of a lead balloon. Read full review

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abelini

Jun 23, 2014

So at first I was a bit pessimistic about the entire show taking place in a ship... but wow it's actually pretty good. I really hope it sticks around. There was already a few big explosions and lots of action. It's like The Walking Dead but in a ship.

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derstreber

Sep 14, 2014

Patriotic like hell but finally a refreshing new tv series. Finally something NEW. Can't wait for more to come!
Every episode a new stage. It feels you see something new in every episode. Of course with a ship you can go further. Hopefully they will keep the tension in the next season.

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George1960

Aug 17, 2014

Only show I make sure to watch. Good writing. Does not require bedroom shots to make up for a weak plot.
Reminds me a little of Star trek, when the captain kept leaving the ship. But hey its Hollywood.

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NotoriousFraud

Oct 8, 2015

It has a few cheese moments in some episodes, but that does not necessarily negate the blockbuster thrills that are to be had in this flawed but immensely enjoyable first season.

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blade01

Jun 23, 2014

First EP, i thought "meh its ok but not more".The story is predictable up to this point.The characters are not interesting and i dont care if they die or not.The reason is we dont know **** about them and they are not in the mood to tell you some backroundstory(only for the Captains which isFirst EP, i thought "meh its ok but not more".The story is predictable up to this point.The characters are not interesting and i dont care if they die or not.The reason is we dont know **** about them and they are not in the mood to tell you some backroundstory(only for the Captains which is not enough).Instead the show got some fights and stupid flashy scenes.I couldnt care less about that part.Theyve even tried to shock the audience with the suicide of the crewmember when he is exposed to the virus.This atempt to shock me failed completely because there is no relationship between me(as the viewer) and the character.That came too early.Poor planing and im sure this show borrowed some stuff from the movie "USS Charleston"(i think thats the englisch title, its the movie/minishow with Armand Assante).Bad choices in the cast too.Rona Mitra?I think thats not a role for her.Shes not exactly a good actor and her expresion is always the same.Thats not realy promising if they think this is a good choice for a doctor that has a major role in the show.Visuals are ok, thx to the navy.The show needs to improve A LOT cause it competes agianst my Last Resort experience from last year and the pilot lost pretty hard so far.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisor

Jul 7, 2014

A mess that begins with little in the way of story, poor characterization (as in you do not connect with anyone), and more plot holes than JJ Abrams trying his hand at SciFi again. There is a reason this was banished to the Summer. To all the 'reviewers' that ignored the uninfectedA mess that begins with little in the way of story, poor characterization (as in you do not connect with anyone), and more plot holes than JJ Abrams trying his hand at SciFi again. There is a reason this was banished to the Summer. To all the 'reviewers' that ignored the uninfected promptly romping off to a death ship full of plague victims, so they were fully exposed, you really should pay more attention.… Expand

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Uberprof

Oct 1, 2016

Awful season. The Chinese were made to look like idiots. I understand the need to form a "new big bad wolf", but at least find some actors/actresses who actually speak the language. I can now relate to how ridiculous the Chinese anti-Japanese soap series look to Japanese people. The plot isAwful season. The Chinese were made to look like idiots. I understand the need to form a "new big bad wolf", but at least find some actors/actresses who actually speak the language. I can now relate to how ridiculous the Chinese anti-Japanese soap series look to Japanese people. The plot is laughable as well. Did the previous writing crew resign and was replaced with a bunch of morons? Did funding for the show dissipate such that the effects now look terrible? Apart from the captain and some of his crew, the acting is incredibly bad. I cannot believe this happened.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 9, 2018
Season 4

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  Air Date: August 20, 2017
Season 3

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  Air Date: June 19, 2016
Season 2

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  Air Date: June 21, 2015
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 2014
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  S1:E10. No Place Like Home
  Air Date: August 24, 2014
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  S1:E9. Trials
  Air Date: August 17, 2014
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  S1:E8. Two Sailors Walk Into a Bar...
  Air Date: August 10, 2014
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  S1:E7. SOS
  Air Date: August 3, 2014
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  S1:E6. Lockdown
  Air Date: July 27, 2014
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  S1:E5. El Toro
  Air Date: July 20, 2014
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  S1:E4. We'll Get There
  Air Date: July 13, 2014
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  S1:E3. Dead Reckoning
  Air Date: July 6, 2014
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  S1:E2. Welcome to Gitmo
  Air Date: June 29, 2014
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  S1:E1. Pilot - Phase Six
  Air Date: June 22, 2014