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[[File:Adam Copeland.jpg|thumb|upright|Former WWE wrestler Edge (pictured) makes a guest appearance as Thelo in the season finale. He is also set to reprise his role next season]]
[[File:Adam Copeland.jpg|thumb|upright|Former WWE wrestler Edge (pictured) makes a guest appearance as Thelo in the season finale.]]
On December 12, 2009 ''Sanctuary'' was renewed for a third season consisting of 20 episodes.<ref name="3rd-season">{{cite web |url=http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/syfy-renews-stargate-universe-sanctuary-season-second-.html |title=Syfy renews 'Stargate: Universe' and 'Sanctuary' |accessdate=14 December 2009 |date=December 13, 2009 |work=The Live Feed}}</ref> It will conclude the second season cliffhanger. The expanded season will also give the producers the opportunity to involve "really big story arcs", as well as exploring more on Helen's past and deal with "something that's much bigger than Big Bertha."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/06/22/amanda-tapping-reveals-sanctuary-season-3/ |title=Amanda Tapping Reveals 'Sanctuary' Season 3 |date=June 22, 2010 |accessdate=July 1, 2010 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |publisher=TV Squad}}</ref> Former ''[[Rome (TV series)|Rome]]'' and ''[[Caprica (TV series)|Caprica]]'' actress Polly Walker will guest star as antagonist Ranna in two episodes during the middle of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i45f1c709df050192bed30e344e53ca22 |title='Eureka,' 'Sanctuary' announce guest stars |date=July 25, 2010 |date=July 27, 2010 |author=Hibberd, James; Goldberg, Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> In addition, former [[WWE]] Superstar Edge (Adam Copeland) will guest star as an abnormal named Thelo in the season finale, scheduled to air during the Spring 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/02/wwe-superstar-edge-guest-stars-as-an-abnormal-in-season-finale-of-syfys-popular-series-sanctuary-986304/20101102syfy01/ |title=WWE Superstar Edge Guest Stars as an "Abnormal" in Season Finale of Syfy's Popular Series "Sanctuary" |date=November 2, 2010 |accessdate=2 November 2010 |publisher=The Futon Critic}}</ref> Production of the season commenced on March 15, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scifiwire.com/2010/03/syfys-sanctuary-begins-production-on-season-three.php |title=Syfy's Sanctuary starts production on season three |date=March 16, 2010 |accessdate=21 March 2010 |publisher=Sci Fi Wire}}</ref>
On December 12, 2009 ''Sanctuary'' was renewed for a third season consisting of 20 episodes.<ref name="3rd-season">{{cite web |url=http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/syfy-renews-stargate-universe-sanctuary-season-second-.html |title=Syfy renews 'Stargate: Universe' and 'Sanctuary' |accessdate=14 December 2009 |date=December 13, 2009 |work=The Live Feed}}</ref> It will conclude the second season cliffhanger. The expanded season will also give the producers the opportunity to involve "really big story arcs", as well as exploring more on Helen's past and deal with "something that's much bigger than Big Bertha."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/06/22/amanda-tapping-reveals-sanctuary-season-3/ |title=Amanda Tapping Reveals 'Sanctuary' Season 3 |date=June 22, 2010 |accessdate=July 1, 2010 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |publisher=TV Squad}}</ref> Former ''[[Rome (TV series)|Rome]]'' and ''[[Caprica (TV series)|Caprica]]'' actress Polly Walker will guest star as antagonist Ranna in two episodes during the middle of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i45f1c709df050192bed30e344e53ca22 |title='Eureka,' 'Sanctuary' announce guest stars |date=July 25, 2010 |date=July 27, 2010 |author=Hibberd, James; Goldberg, Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> In addition, former [[WWE]] Superstar Edge (Adam Copeland) will guest star as an abnormal named Thelo in the season finale, scheduled to air during the Spring 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/02/wwe-superstar-edge-guest-stars-as-an-abnormal-in-season-finale-of-syfys-popular-series-sanctuary-986304/20101102syfy01/ |title=WWE Superstar Edge Guest Stars as an "Abnormal" in Season Finale of Syfy's Popular Series "Sanctuary" |date=November 2, 2010 |accessdate=2 November 2010 |publisher=The Futon Critic}}</ref> Production of the season commenced on March 15, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scifiwire.com/2010/03/syfys-sanctuary-begins-production-on-season-three.php |title=Syfy's Sanctuary starts production on season three |date=March 16, 2010 |accessdate=21 March 2010 |publisher=Sci Fi Wire}}</ref>


Revision as of 05:05, 9 August 2011

Sanctuary Season 3
Season 3
DVD cover art
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkSyfy
Original releaseOctober 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)–June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 2
Next →
Season 4
List of episodes

The third season of the Canadian science fiction–fantasy television series Sanctuary, premiered on Syfy in the United States on October 15, 2010 and consists of 20 episodes. Created by Damian Kindler, the series was adapted from a series of webisodes released in 2007. The increased number of episodes in this season allows the producers to include numerous story arcs. The second half of the third season premiered on April 15, 2011 until it was moved to Monday nights on April 25, 2011.

Premise

The Sanctuary team deal with the aftermath of the gigantic tidal wave released by Big Bertha while Will's life remains in balance but soon the errand comes to an end once Will leads one final plea to "Kali" A.K.A. Big Bertha in his near death experience to stop the destruction. Following Will's return to life two abnormals appear to him to rekindle his memory and in doing so Will remembers an important message that Gregory sent for Helen to find an underground city with great technology and secrets.

Later Nikola sends an SOS call and after his rescue continues to help Helen in discovering the secrets of the city which eventually leads them to a Hollow Earth atlas. Soon Adam Worth, a former acquaintance, tricks Helen and causes radiation poisoning (that should kill both Helen and Adam in a few weeks) so that she may show Adam the Hollow Earth. Upon Adam's interference Helen, Will, Henry and Kate enter the city to save Gregory and find a cure for the poisoning but only to be executed immediately when caught while Adam imprisons John, leaving Tesla and Big-Guy alone in the mysteries. Magnus is then revived by Ranna for answering and Magnus finds out that she needs her to help an abnormal from the events of 'KALI', thereby Magnus and the gang is revived and she given the cure and is reunited with her father, together Gregory and Helen save the abnormal and reach the surface back again while John kills Adam.

The show returned to its original format, featuring a new short story for every episode until Tesla and Magnus discover a Praxian Stronghold. This is revealed to have been taken by Vampires and as such was a Vampire Stronghold where a whole army of Vampires and their queen was buried to be awakened someday. Magnus views this as a threat and destroys the stronghold, but not before restoring Tesla to a Vampire again.

Cast

Episodes

See also: List of Sanctuary episodes

In this table, the number in the first column refers to the episode's number within the entire series, whereas the number in the second column indicates the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to how many Americans watched the episode live or on the day of broadcast.

№ # Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
271"Kali (Part 3)"Martin WoodAlan McCulloughOctober 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)1.787[1]
282"Firewall"Martin WoodDamian KindlerOctober 22, 2010 (2010-10-22)1.380[2]
293"Bank Job"Peter DeLuiseJames ThorpeOctober 29, 2010 (2010-10-29)1.479[3]
304"Trail of Blood"Steven A. AdelsonGillian HorvathNovember 5, 2010 (2010-11-05)1.257[4]
315"Hero II: Broken Arrow"Mairzee AlmasAlan McCulloughNovember 12, 2010 (2010-11-12)1.574[5]
326"Animus"Martin WoodMiranda KwokNovember 19, 2010 (2010-11-19)1.259[6]
337"Breach"Martin WoodDamian KindlerNovember 26, 2010 (2010-11-26)1.483[7]
348"For King & Country"Lee WilsonJames ThorpeDecember 3, 2010 (2010-12-03)1.472[8]
359"Vigilante"Steven A. AdelsonAlan McCulloughDecember 10, 2010 (2010-12-10)1.410[9]
3610"The Hollow Men"Martin WoodJames ThorpeDecember 17, 2010 (2010-12-17)1.474[10]
3711"Pax Romana"Martin WoodDamian KindlerApril 15, 2011 (2011-04-15)1.217[11]
3812"Hangover"Andy MikitaJames ThorpeApril 22, 2011 (2011-04-22)1.424[12]
3913"One Night"Amanda TappingDamian KindlerApril 25, 2011 (2011-04-25)0.868[13]
4014"Metamorphosis"Andy MikitaAlan McCulloughMay 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)0.838[14]
4115"Wingman"Peter DeLuiseMiranda KwokMay 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)0.756[15]
4216"Awakening"Lee WilsonGillian HorvathMay 16, 2011 (2011-05-16)0.815[16]
4317"Normandy"Martin WoodDamian KindlerMay 23, 2011 (2011-05-23)0.656[17]
4418"Carentan"Steven A. AdelsonJames ThorpeJune 6, 2011 (2011-06-06)0.915[18]
4519"Out of the Blue"Martin WoodDamian KindlerJune 13, 2011 (2011-06-13)1.201[19]
4620"Into the Black"Damian KindlerAlan McCulloughJune 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)1.283[20]

Production

Former WWE wrestler Edge (pictured) makes a guest appearance as Thelo in the season finale.

On December 12, 2009 Sanctuary was renewed for a third season consisting of 20 episodes.[21] It will conclude the second season cliffhanger. The expanded season will also give the producers the opportunity to involve "really big story arcs", as well as exploring more on Helen's past and deal with "something that's much bigger than Big Bertha."[22] Former Rome and Caprica actress Polly Walker will guest star as antagonist Ranna in two episodes during the middle of the season.[23] In addition, former WWE Superstar Edge (Adam Copeland) will guest star as an abnormal named Thelo in the season finale, scheduled to air during the Spring 2011.[24] Production of the season commenced on March 15, 2010.[25]

Broadcast and reception

Syfy originally announced that it will premiere alongside the second season of Stargate Universe on September 28, 2010.[26] However, they later announced it will be delayed until Friday, October 15 on their original 10pm timeslot.[27] The season premiered in Canada on the Space channel on January 21, 2011.[28]

Home video releases

The third season will be available on DVD and Blu-ray disc, released by E1 Entertainment, in the United States on September 13, 2011,[29] in on DVD in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2011.[30] The six-disc set consists of all 20 episodes, with audio commentaries from cast and crew on selected episodes. The set also includes numerous special featurettes: Visual Effects of Sanctuary Season 3, Amanda Tapping Directs "One Night", Hollow Earth, Damian Kindler: In the Director's Chair, The Music of Sanctuary, Behind the Scenes: Normandy, and Character Profile: Nikola Tesla, as well as a blooper reel.[29]

References

  1. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 18, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: Suite Life on Deck, Wizards of Waverly Place, Big Time Rush, Sanctuary, Swamp Loggers & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 25, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: Sanctuary Down + Yankees/Rangers, Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings, Big Time Rush & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  3. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 1, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Rules the Cable Night, Sanctuary, Smackdown Steady & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
  4. ^ Gorman, Bill (November 8, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: Sanctuary, WWE Smackdown!, Swamp Loggers, NBA, Tony Danza & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  5. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 15, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: Sanctuary Rises + Friday Night Smackdown!, Avalon High, NBA, Wizards of Waverly & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
  6. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 22, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: iCarly > Celtics-Thunder, Sanctuary, Friday Night Smackdown Drop Back +Big Time Rush and More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
  7. ^ Gorman, Bill (November 30, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: ESPN College Football Scores; Plus Smackdown, Conspiracy Theory, Sanctuary & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  8. ^ Gorman, Bill (December 6, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Tops; Gold Rush: Alaska Premiere; Plus Conspiracy Theory, Sanctuary, Smackdown & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  9. ^ Seidman, Robert (December 13, 2010). "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Leads Night, Plus Conspiracy Theory, Gold Rush: Alaska, Sanctuary, Smackdown & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
  10. ^ Gorman, Bill (December 25, 2010). "Friday 12/17 Cable Ratings: Conspiracy Theory, Gold Rush: Alaska, Sanctuary, Smackdown & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  11. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 18, 2011). "Friday Cable Ratings: History's "American Restoration" Leads Demo; Disney's "Lemonade Mouth" Tops Viewing + "Sanctuary," "Smackdown" and More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
  12. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 25, 2011). "Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Leads Night + History's "American Restoration," "Victorious," "Big Time Rush," "Sanctuary," "Smackdown" and More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  13. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 26, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Leads Night; Plus NBA, 'WWE Raw,' 'Sanctuary,' 'Bethany,' 'American Chopper' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  14. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 3, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Kobe-Dirk Playoff Dominates; Will Syfy Move 'Sanctuary' Back to Friday? + 'WWE RAW,' 'Bethenny,' 'American Chopper' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  15. ^ Gorman, Bill (May 10, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Lead + 'Pawn Stars,' 'WWE RAW,' 'Bethenny,' 'American Chopper' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  16. ^ Siedman, Robert (May 18, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'WWE RAW,' Tops Night, 'Sanctuary' Up + 'Real Housewives of NJ' Premiere, 'American Chopper,' 'Secret Life' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
  17. ^ Gorman, Bill (May 24, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Mavs/Thunder Tops Night; 'WWE Raw' Up + 'Sanctuary,' 'Real Housewives of NJ', 'American Chopper,' 'Secret Life' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  18. ^ Gorman, Bill (June 7, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Tops Night; Plus 'WWE Raw,' 'Secret Life,' NHL Stanley Cup Finals, 'American Pickers' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
  19. ^ Gorman, Bill (June 14, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Keeps Growing; Plus 'WWE Raw,' 'Secret Life,' 'Real Housewives,' 'American Pickers' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
  20. ^ Seidman, Robert (June 21, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Raw,' 'Secret Life,' 'Switched at Birth,' 'Teen Wolf,' 'Sanctuary' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  21. ^ "Syfy renews 'Stargate: Universe' and 'Sanctuary'". The Live Feed. December 13, 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  22. ^ Reesman, Bryan (June 22, 2010). "Amanda Tapping Reveals 'Sanctuary' Season 3". TV Squad. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  23. ^ Hibberd, James; Goldberg, Lesley (July 27, 2010). "'Eureka,' 'Sanctuary' announce guest stars". The Hollywood Reporter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "WWE Superstar Edge Guest Stars as an "Abnormal" in Season Finale of Syfy's Popular Series "Sanctuary"". The Futon Critic. November 2, 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  25. ^ "Syfy's Sanctuary starts production on season three". Sci Fi Wire. March 16, 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2010.
  26. ^ Seidman, Robert (July 23, 2010). "Syfy Confirms 'Stargate Universe' and 'Sanctuary' Will Return Tuesday, September 28". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  27. ^ Seidman, Robert (September 8, 2010). "Surprise! Syfy's Caprica Returning Sooner Than Planned; Sanctuary Moved Back to Friday Night". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  28. ^ Takeuchi (January 18, 2011). "Sanctuary TV series: fourth season ordered by Space channel". Straight.com. Retrieved July 2, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |firs= ignored (help)
  29. ^ a b "Sanctuary - 'The Complete 3rd Season' of the Syfy Series: DVD and Blu-ray Date, Extras, Box Art". TVShowsOnDVD. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  30. ^ "Sanctuary Season 3 [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
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