Fans of the films will have to make that adjustment, but shouldn’t need to worry about judging this show based on the movies. That is why I think the decision to make this a prequel series combined with Zukerman making no attempt to ape Hanks’ Langdon was wise. Let’s get one thing out of the way early.

He then, with some help (in this case, A Museum Security Guard, a CIA Agent and his mentor’s daughter), follows the clues and finds himself in some precarious situations, leading to an interesting enemy. Dan Trachtenberg executive produced and directed the pilot.The show follows the same beats as the films do, starting with a mysterious discovery leading to Langdon’s inclusion, thanks to his knowledge of symbols. Brown, Grazer, Howard, Samie Kim Falvey, Anna Culp, John Weber and Frank Siracusa also executive produced. Dworkin and Beattie wrote the adaptation and served as executive producers. The series was produced by CBS Studios, Imagine Television Studios and Universal Television. Valorie Curry, Sumalee Montano, Rick Gonzalez, Eddie Izzard and Beau Knapp also star.

The show went full circle, with NBC giving the pilot a linear sampling on November 8, the first time the network has aired an episode of a Peacock original.Ĭancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Seasonĭan Brown’s The Lost Symbol followed the early adventures of young Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Ashley Zukerman), who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy. The project ultimately moved to sibling NBCUniversal streamer Peacock with a 10-episode series order and launched in September, with the finale released November 18.

The Lost Symbol, which will continue to be available on Peacock, originated as a 2020 NBC pilot. “We’re grateful to Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie, Dan Brown, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard along with CBS Studios, Imagine Television and UTV for bringing this international bestselling novel to life.” “We were so proud to bring this action-packed mystery thriller to our members and enjoyed watching this compelling series unfold with a satisfying, complete story,” the streamer said Monday in a statement to Deadline.

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