Based on the terrifying true story, National Geographic's *The Hot Zone* is a gripping thriller that brings the invisible dangers of deadly viruses to life. The first season follows U.S. Army scientist Dr. Nancy Jaax as she risks everything to identify and contain a new strain of the Ebola virus. Discovered in a research lab just miles from Washington, D.C., the virus threatens to trigger a devastating pandemic on American soil. The series dramatizes the heart-pounding race against time as Jaax and her team confront a killer they cannot see. A later season explores the 2001 anthrax attacks. This intense, science-based drama reveals the real-life heroes who stand between us and unimaginable outbreaks. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The Hot Zone is a suspenseful drama television series that aired on National Geographic. Based on the bestselling book by Richard Preston, the show explores real-life outbreaks of deadly viruses, focusing mainly on Ebola and anthrax. The first season follows Dr. Nancy Jaax, an Army scientist who discovers evidence of the Ebola virus in monkeys near Washington D.C., and her race to prevent a potential outbreak in 1989. The second season shifts its focus to the 2001 anthrax attacks following September 11th, highlighting both scientific investigation and personal stories behind these crises. The Hot Zone uses intense storytelling and strong performances to bring viewers into the world of infectious disease control and bioterrorism threats. This series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The frightening spread of the Ebolavirus (season 1) and anthrax (season 2).
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