SummarySanctuary, the first broadcast caliber Sci-Fi series developed specifically for the Internet and the first to be filmed entirely on Green Screen, stars Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus, one of the first female doctors in the Royal College during Victorian England. Dr. Magnus takes over her fathers' sanctuary for supernatural creatures, collecte... Read More
Sanctuary
Season 1 Premiere:
Oct 3, 2008
Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
14% Positive
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86% Mixed
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63
Given that, let me also say that virtual sets don't make up for virtual plots. Not that Sanctuary doesn't have its moments, and those moments might prove to be fast and furious after tonight's two-hour premiere when the show goes to a more manageable one-hour format.
60
It takes on an early thrilling ride, only to inexplicably start coasting when we need it to shift to the next gear.
60
The competent but uninspiring two-hour pilot doesn't deliver the kind of thrills destined to rock anyone else's world.
60
Much of it feels dreadfully slow, not so much moody as stretched for time....Things do pick up significantly with the arrival of Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt.
60
Sanctuary’s pace is a little on the stately side, and the show is competent if not particularly innovative sci-fi.
50
It’s not an embarrassment for the channel, but it doesn’t raise the stakes either.
40
The show isn't helped by a two-hour premiere that states and re-states its premise too many times.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
83% Positive
38 Ratings
38 Ratings
15% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
2% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Mar 1, 2023
9
Sanctuary is an excellent series. The world building is interesting, the plot is thought-provoking, and most of the characters have depth and are well portrayed. Helen Magnus is a phenomenal lead and an example of a strong female character that most shows fail to produce. She is a strong Female character rather than a female character wearing man-face. Amanda Tapping portrays this superbly. Additionally, there are several well written, well developed and well portrayed supporting characters. The series tackles many wide ranging topics such as racism, classism, family and the benefit/dangers of science, among others. This is a definite must watch.
Dec 23, 2020
9
I have thoroughly enjoyed the show. Yes, sometimes you see the scene looking too "artificial" and sometimes the plots are seemingly coming out of nowhere, but I still believe Amanda created a very intriguing and capturing world and lore which really kept me entertained throughout the series
Production Company:
- Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
- Sanctuary 1 Productions
- Stage 3 Media
Initial Release Date:Oct 3, 2008
Number of seasons:4 Seasons
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Leo Awards
• 19 Wins & 63 Nominations
Gemini Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations
