“Terra Nova” (2011)

“Terra Nova” (2011) is a science fiction television series that aired on Fox. Created by Kelly Marcel and Craig Silverstein, the show is notable for its ambitious premise, involving time travel, dinosaurs, and a futuristic society. Despite its high production values and strong fan interest, “Terra Nova” only lasted for one season, consisting of 13 episodes.
TERRA NOVA: Jim (Jason O’Mara, L) and Taylor (Stephen Lang, R) investigate a relay staion outside of Terra Nova in the “Within” episode of TERRA NOVA airing Monday, Dec. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Vince Valitutti/FOX
Set in the year 2149, Earth is on the brink of environmental collapse due to overpopulation and pollution. To save humanity, scientists discover a rift in time that allows people to travel 85 million years into the past during the prehistoric era of the Cretaceous period. A colony known as “Terra Nova” is established as humanity’s last hope, where settlers aim to build a new civilization and avoid the mistakes that led to Earth’s downfall.
TERRA NOVA: Skye (Allison Miller, R) has important information for Jim (Jason O’Mara, L) in the “Within” episode of TERRA NOVA airing Monday, Dec. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Vince Valitutti/FOX
The series primarily follows the Shannon family—Jim Shannon (Jason O’Mara), a former police officer; his wife, Dr. Elisabeth Shannon (Shelley Conn); and their three children, Josh, Maddy, and Zoe—as they join the Terra Nova colony. The family must adapt to their new life in a dangerous world filled with prehistoric predators while navigating the challenges of the new society, which includes political intrigue, conflicts with other factions, and secrets about the time portal.