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The Sentinel

  • TV Series
  • 1996–19991996–1999
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.4K
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Richard Burgi in The Sentinel (1996)
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In the jungles of Peru, the fight for survival heightened his senses. Now, Detective Jim Ellison is a sentinel in the fight for justice. Anthropologist Blair Sandburg works side by side with... Read allIn the jungles of Peru, the fight for survival heightened his senses. Now, Detective Jim Ellison is a sentinel in the fight for justice. Anthropologist Blair Sandburg works side by side with Jim, helping him develop these senses.In the jungles of Peru, the fight for survival heightened his senses. Now, Detective Jim Ellison is a sentinel in the fight for justice. Anthropologist Blair Sandburg works side by side with Jim, helping him develop these senses.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.4K
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  • Creators
    • Danny Bilson
    • Paul De Meo
  • Stars
    • Richard Burgi
    • Garett Maggart
    • Bruce A. Young
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  • Creators
    • Danny Bilson
    • Paul De Meo
  • Stars
    • Richard Burgi
    • Garett Maggart
    • Bruce A. Young
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    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Richard Burgi and Garett Maggart in The Sentinel (1996)
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    Richard Burgi
    Richard Burgi
    • Jim Ellisonas Jim Ellison
    65 episodes65 eps • 1996–1999
    Garett Maggart
    Garett Maggart
    • Blair Sandburgas Blair Sandburg
    65 episodes65 eps • 1996–1999
    Bruce A. Young
    Bruce A. Young
    • Simon Banksas Simon Banks
    65 episodes65 eps • 1996–1999
    Ken Earl
    • Joel Taggertas Joel Taggert
    19 episodes19 eps • 1996–1999
    Ryf Van Rij
    • Detective Rafeas Detective Rafe
    19 episodes19 eps • 1997–1999
    Lesley Ewen
    Lesley Ewen
    • Serena Changas Serena Chang
    8 episodes8 eps • 1996–1999
    Kelly Curtis
    Kelly Curtis
    • Carolyn Plummeras Carolyn Plummer
    7 episodes7 eps • 1996
    Anna Galvin
    Anna Galvin
    • Megan Connoras Megan Connor
    7 episodes7 eps • 1998–1999
    Henri Brown
    • Detective Brownas Detective Brown
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–1999
    Kendall Cross
    Kendall Cross
    • Rhondaas Rhonda
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–1997
    Ben Cardinal
    Ben Cardinal
    • Dan Wolfas Dan Wolf…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997–1998
    Lisa Akey
    Lisa Akey
    • Cassie Wellesas Cassie Welles
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997–1998
    Leigh Taylor-Young
    Leigh Taylor-Young
    • Naomi Sandburgas Naomi Sandburg
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1999
    Brent Stait
    Brent Stait
    • McBrideas McBride…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1999
    Drancy Jackson
    • Daryl Banksas Daryl Banks
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1999
    Gavin Buhr
    • Carlas Carl…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1996–1997
    Robert Knott
    Robert Knott
    • Garrett Kincaidas Garrett Kincaid
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1999
    Jamie Rose
    Jamie Rose
    • Sheila Irwinas Sheila Irwin
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1997
    • Creators
      • Danny Bilson
      • Paul De Meo
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    Storyline

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    After his helicopter was shot down and his Army Special Forces team lost, sole survivor James Ellison spent eighteen months in the Peruvian jungle living with the Chopec. Five years later, Ellison is now a police detective assigned to the Major Crime unit in Cascade, Washington. Ellison developed hyperactive senses during his time in the jungle, which went away after his return to the US. While on stakeout in a remote forest area his heightened senses abruptly return. He can see people in darkened windows at night from two hundred yards, hear the music playing on the radio of the car he's chasing after he's lost sight of it, and can distinguish between wood and plastic after both have been in a three thousand degree fire. Blair Sandburg, a PhD candidate in Anthropology at Rainier University, tells Ellison that he is a "Sentinel," who in ancient tribes would protect the village and seek out game using such hyperactive senses. Sandburg becomes Ellison's back-watcher/Guide and teaches him how to use his powers as Ellison brings a whole new edge to the war on crime in Cascade, Washington. —Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com>, GateGabber <gategabber@gategab.com>
    • hyper keen senses
    • sense of hearing
    • sense of smell
    • sense of taste
    • sense of touch
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      • High performance justice. Extra sensory protection.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Sci-Fi
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Originally cancelled by UPN after the third season finale "Sentinel too". Fan response after the airing of the finale prompted UPN to give the series half a season to end the series properly.
    • Goofs
      Multiple mistakes in police protocol.
    • Quotes

      Blair Sandburg: You know, for a guy with hyperactive senses you can be really dense.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Sandy Wexler (2017)

    User reviews17

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    A little something for everyone
    This TV show has a little something for everyone - from explosions and stunts to friendship and even though it had been cancelled from UPN, it's now going to be playing on the Sci Fi Channel starting in October 2000.... maybe if we ask for more episodes, Sci Fi will listen - give The Sentinel a try... you'll enjoy it.
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    • Sep 26, 1999

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Space (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sentinel
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Pet Fly Productions
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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