Helix (2014)

Synopsis

Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind's salvation...or total annihilation.

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Cast

• Billy Campbell as Dr. Alan Farragut
• Meegwun Fairbrother as Daniel Aerov
• Jordan Hayes as Dr. Sarah Jordan
• Mark Ghanimé as Major Sergio Balleseros
• Neil Napier as Dr. Peter Farragut
• Kyra Zagorsky as Dr. Julia Walker
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Dr. Hiroshi Hataki
• Cat Lemieux as Dr. Doreen Boyle
• Steven Weber as Brother Michael
• Matt Long as Dr. Kyle Sommer

If you liked Helix, try

• Rick and Morty
• The Walking Dead
• House
• American Horror Story
• Fringe
• Attack on Titan
• The Strain
• The Outer Limits

BingeNext's take

If you’re into tense, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with a sci-fi twist, Helix is a show you’ll want to check out. It follows a team of CDC scientists who head to a cutting-edge research facility in the Arctic to investigate a mysterious disease outbreak. What starts as a scientific mission quickly turns into a gripping fight for survival, with high stakes that could mean the end of humanity or its salvation. With two seasons and 26 episodes, each about 45 minutes long, it’s a solid binge that mixes drama and science fiction in a way that keeps you guessing. The cast, including Billy Campbell and Meegwun Fairbrother, brings the story to life with believable performances that pull you into the chilling atmosphere of the remote Arctic setting. If you like shows like The Walking Dead or Fringe, Helix offers a similar blend of suspense and mystery that’s perfect for a weekend marathon.