Infamous Unleashed

***Infamous Unleashed*** is an American Cyberpunk Superhero-Coming of Age Television Drama created for streaming on Netflix by Shane LeKurke. The first season was released on June 1st 2016 consisting of 10 episodes. Set in a dystopian 2032, the series focuses on a young group of 'conduits', individuals who can control different accepts of the environment around them, growing up in a state run program which studies their superhuman abilities. The series serves as a reboot of the Infamous Playstation games. The series stars an ensemble cast featuring Sean Daniels, Mimi Keene, Sean Lawson, Aimee Wood, Kedar Stirling, Gillian Anderson, Christy Laughlin, Maximilian Gough and Brenda Song.

The series was developed as a response to the ever growing popular superhero genre, as well as, Netflix wanting to delve into the cyberpunk genre which was beginning to build traction. As the series does not exist in the same timeline as the three infamous games, it takes elements from all of them including the build up towards the conduit war. Brooke Augustine, and her D.U.P. forces from Infamous: Second Son make appearances in the series starting from Season Two, Cole McGrath is mentioned several times, however, he does not appear and Aiden takes a lot of elements from his character.

The Series was released to critical acclaim and quickly made its way to the top of Netflix's viewing list. After many years, it is still in the top 3 most watched Television Series' on Netflix. The series has also won several awards such as a Golden Globe for Best Director for LeKurke, Best Drama, Best Visual Effects and Best Score. The series stylised direction has been well received by many critics.

## Overview

*Infamous Unleashed* is set in 2032 New York, where the world has had to adapt to increased amounts of radiation causing some humans to mutate into what is known as conduits. Conduits are looked down on by the public due to fears of the unknown, they are commonly labelled as bio-terrorists due to their chaotic ability to manipulate different forms of matter. In order to create a safer world for conduits, the United States government comes together to establish a conduit development program in an upstate New York School where young conduits can experiment with their powers in a controlled environment, however, things are not as they initially seem.

In the first season, protagonist Aiden Currie settles into the new school with his triplet siblings Ellie and Grant, they meet fellow conduits Christy, Liam and Shauna, as well as, over-viewer Sharon. While Ellie and Grant fit in rather quickly, Aiden struggles to before forming a close relationship with Christy. But Darkness looms and a threat quickly appears which calls for the conduits to unite and defend their new home, and their people from those who wish to cause them harm.

In the second season, Aiden and Christy's reunion is cut short by the arrival of the D.U.P. and Brooke Augustine who states that without serious control, conduits will be viewed as a legal threat to public safety thanks for Max's actions. As the world grows colder towards conduits, the young group find themselves in ever worsening situations as they continue to develop and grow their powers.

In the third season, the conduits are forced to grow up when they find out about a potential conspiracy between the Government and the D.U.P. to demonise conduits in order to scare the public into calling for military action against conduits. When peaceful methods of harmonising humans and conduits fail, more drastic actions appear to be the only option.

In the fourth season, following his stint on the run and his public execution of the evil Chancellor Quill in front of the world, Aiden struggles to settle back down into the program. When worst fears comes to fruition, the conduits must take action to preserve those who they hold dearest.

## Cast and Characters

### Starring

* Sean Daniels as Aiden Currie,
* Christy Laughlin as Christy Webber (Season 2-4; recurring, Season 1), a conduit with the ability to manipulate neon, similar to fetch in Second Son. She is the twin sister of Max and joined the program alongside her brother when their parents kicked them out. She is easy going and popular and takes a liking to Aiden when he joins, eventually the two form a relationship together.
* Mimi Keene as Ellie Currie, a conduit with the ability to manipulate light, she draws her power from any light source and can use it in a multitude of ways. She is the oldest of the triplets and is defensive over the two boys, especially Aiden. While she is a bitch to most people due to their upbringing, she opens up to Liam when she joins the program and eventually warms to her peers.
* Sean Lawson as Grant Currie
* Aimee Wood as Shauna Parker
* Kedar Stirling as Liam Watts
* Maximilian Gough as Maximus Webber (Season 2-4; recurring, Season 1)
* Brenda Song as Celia Penderghast (Season 2-4; recurring, Season 1)
* To-be-confirmed as Brooke Augustine (Season 2-4)
* To-be-confirmed as Blake Augustine (Season 2-4)
* To-be-confirmed as India Quill (Season 3)
* Gillian Anderson as Sharon Stone

## Episodes

 **2** | 14
 **3** | 12
 **4** | 12