The Messengers
In the New Mexico desert, scientist, Vera Ivanov (Shantel VanSanten) watches in as a mysterious object falls to Earth. It explodes, and sends out a shockwave which briefly stops her heart. But Vera isn't the only one affected: she's instantly connected to 4 others, all of whom had also collapsed, only to come back to life hours later. A mysterious figure - known only as "the man" (Diogo Morgado) comes and offers Vera the chance to be reunited with her kidnapped son, if she helps him with one complicated task. Now, this group might be the only hope for preventing the impending end of civilisation... or causing it.
- Metascore56
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- The CW
- Drama, Fantasy, Suspense
- TV-14
In the New Mexico desert, scientist, Vera Ivanov (Shantel VanSanten) watches in as a mysterious object falls to Earth. It explodes, and sends out a shockwave which briefly stops her heart. But Vera isn't the only one affected: she's instantly connected to 4 others, all of whom had also collapsed, only to come back to life hours later. A mysterious figure - known only as "the man" (Diogo Morgado) comes and offers Vera the chance to be reunited with her kidnapped son, if she helps him with one complicated task. Now, this group might be the only hope for preventing the impending end of civilisation... or causing it.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Awakening
Fri, Apr 17, 2015 42 mins
A mysterious object plummets to Earth, sending out a shock wave that causes five strangers to perish, only to miraculously come back to life moments later. The group includes Vera, a struggling radio-astronomer searching for her missing son; Erin, a young mother desperate to protect her seven-year-old daughter from an abusive ex-husband; Peter, a troubled high school student; Raul, a federal agent looking to escape his dangerous and violent undercover assignment; and Joshua, a charismatic second-generation televangelist. Most mysterious of all is the figure known only as The Man, who offers Vera the one thing she wants most in life - if she will help him with one morally complicated task which puts her on a collision course with Rose, a nurse who has been in a coma for seven years. Drawn together by fate and biblical prophecy, the Messengers soon learn they have supernatural gifts that might be the only hope for preventing the impending Rapture.
Episode 2
Strange Magic
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 39 mins
Drawn together by destiny, Vera, Erin, Joshua, Raul and Peter convene together where they meet the mysterious Rose. Rose reveals that they are angels and their mission is to find and stop the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from bringing about the Rapture. Meanwhile, The Man's real identity is revealed and he continues to tempt Vera with clues about her missing son.
Episode 3
Path to Paradise
Fri, May 1, 2015 38 mins
On the hunt for the Horseman of War, Joshua, Erin and Peter make great strides for the group. Raul and Vera are more hesitant to believe and when they stray, there are unforeseen consequences. But when Vera discovers her gift, she finally starts to re-think her purpose.
Episode 4
Drums of War
Fri, May 8, 2015 41 mins
The heroes must identify the Horseman of War and his victim at an international energy summit.
Episode 5
Eye in the Sky
Fri, May 15, 2015 40 mins
Erin tries to celebrate Amy's birthday in peace; Joshua attempts to jumpstart his visions.
Episode 6
Metamorphosis
Fri, May 22, 2015 39 mins
Vera and Alan continue their investigation into the genesis stone's secrets.
Episode 7
Deus Ex Machina
Fri, May 29, 2015 41 mins
The messengers uncover a cyber scheme to kill thousands; Joshua learns he can not escape his past.
Episode 8
A House Divided
Fri, Jun 5, 2015 43 mins
An unexpected setback causes the Messengers to question the value of being an angel.
Episode 9
Death Becomes Her
Fri, Jun 12, 2015 42 mins
The Messengers learn that they have been betrayed by one of their own and that another is in danger.
Episode 10
Why We Fight
Fri, Jun 19, 2015 43 mins
The team travels to California to stop two brothers, one of whom may be the Horseman of Famine.
Episode 11
Harvest
Fri, Jul 10, 2015 42 mins
Conflicting clues result in a disagreement; Vera gets close to uncovering the master plan.
Episode 12
Spark of Hope
Fri, Jul 17, 2015 41 mins
The limits of each Messenger's power are put to the test as they work together to free a key player from a secret government lock-up, and Joshua's (Jon Fletcher) latest vision points to the appearance of a treacherous new enemy. Diogo Morgado, Shantel VanSanten, Craig Frank, JD Pardo, Sofia Black D'Elia, Anna Diop and Joel Courtney star.
Episode 13
Houston, We Have a Problem
Fri, Jul 24, 2015 42 mins
In a heart-pounding series finale, The Messengers face off against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, whose plan to break the fifth seal could destroy everything our heroes hold dear. It's up to The Messengers to stop the Horsemen once and for all... at any cost. Diogo Morgado, Shantel VanSanten, Craig Frank, JD Pardo, Sofia Black D'Elia, Anna Diop, Jon Fletcher and Joel Courtney star.