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The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain

Description: The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. Wikipedia
Genre: War, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Year Released: 2008
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: May 26, 2008
Network: A&E Network
Director: Mikael Salomon
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
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