The Burning Zone (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, The Burning Zone is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Burning Zone is a television drama broadcast on the UPN network as part of its 1996–97 lineup. It ran for 19 episodes. The series was rerun on SciFi Channel in the mid-to-late 1990s. The Burning Zone featured a team of American agents who could be almost instantly dispatched almost anywhere in the world to fight biological warfare and naturally occurring biohazards. The series is believed to be cashing in on the success of the New York Times bestseller The Hot Zone, which spawned biological disaster movies like Outbreak. There was a villainous organization known as "The Dawn" that was responsible for some of the threats the team faced. The members of "The Dawn" were shadowy and never fully exposed but their goals and aims were clear: To allow disease and pestilence of a biological nature restore the Earth by rendering extinct the most virulent pestilence of all—mankind.
Who’s in it. The Burning Zone stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Marcase, Michael Harris as Daniel Cassian, James Black as Michael Hailey and Tamlyn Tomita as Kimberly Shiroma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Burning Zone has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burning Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Zone tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Zone (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burning Zone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burning Zone worth watching?
- The Burning Zone holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burning Zone?
- The Burning Zone stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Michael Harris, James Black, Tamlyn Tomita and Mika Boorem.
- When was The Burning Zone released?
- The Burning Zone was released in 1996.