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Sanctuary

“Some hide. They seek.”

Series Overview

The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Syfy
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 59 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2008 – 2011

Premiered: Fri, Oct 3, 2008

Created By
Damian KindlerDamian Kindler

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Season 4, Episode 13: “Sanctuary for None (2)”

With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.

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Sanctuary (2008) - TV Series

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-17

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Damian Kindler

Producers

Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood, Jim Bogusz, Andrea Gorfolova, Sam Egan

Department Leadership Roster

Amanda Tapping

Amanda Tapping

Producer

Martin Wood

Martin Wood

Producer

Lee Wilson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Sam Egan

Producer

Lee Wilson

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary

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What is Sanctuary about?

The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.

How many seasons does Sanctuary have?

Sanctuary comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Sanctuary?

Key cast members in Sanctuary include Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Christopher Heyerdahl, Ryan Robbins.

Who created or directed Sanctuary?

Sanctuary was developed and directed by Damian Kindler.