The Andromeda Strain (miniseries)

The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the novel of the same name published in 1969 by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a reimagining of the original Michael Crichton novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st Century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source. The miniseries has two episodes for a total of 169 minutes originally aired onandMay 2008.

In an isolated underground laboratory, the Wildfire team begins their examination of the downed satellite and the two survivors. The laboratory is powered by a small watercooled nuclear reactor. In the event of a contamination breach, a 15minute selfdestruct sequence would be automatically initiated however if the activated sequence is deemed unnecessary, Major Bill Keane, designated by the OddMan Hypothesis which states that unmarried men are capable of carrying out the best, most dispassionate decisions during crisis, is the only person able to deactivate the sequence, using his pass key and right thumbprint.The scientists begin their analysis of the Andromeda strain by recovering a sample from inside the satellite. They initially discover that the microorganism is contained within a delivery system of buckyballs, a technology more advanced than anything known at present. The team theorizes that Andromeda may have an extraterrestrial origin, as it has no DNA or amino acids. The team discovers Andromeda is an airborne microorganism that kills its host by entering the bloodstream through the lungs and coagulating the blood in the body, causing death withinseconds via a blood clot in the brain. Those who manage to survive the blood clot become insane, extremely violent and suicidal. It is revealed that the two survivors from Piedmont had not been affected by Andromeda because of their acidotic blood. However, all initial tests with antibiotics and chemical agents regularly used to kill other microorganisms show no effect on Andromeda. ........

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