The Event
“What will you believe?”
The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.
Where to watch The Event in United States
The Roku Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Event there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Event streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Atres Player | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Event
The Event is a 2010 English-language action & adventure, drama and mystery series created by Nick Wauters. The cast is led by Jason Ritter, Sarah Roemer, Laura Innes. It spans 1 season and 22 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
The Event was produced by Universal Media Studios and Steve Stark Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 2010, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Nick Wauters
- First aired
- September 20, 2010
- Last aired
- May 23, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 (22 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Media Studios, Steve Stark Productions
The Event cast & crew
The Event was created by Nick Wauters.
The cast features Jason Ritter as Sean Walker, Sarah Roemer as Leila Buchanan, Laura Innes as Sophia Maguire, Blair Underwood as Elias Martinez, Ian Anthony Dale as Simon Lee, and Scott Patterson as Michael Buchanan.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Evan Katz and Jeffrey Reiner.
Is The Event worth watching?
The Event holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 237 ratings, a solidly received action & adventure series.
With 1 season and 22 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy action & adventure, drama, and mystery, The Event is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Event
In United States, you can stream The Event on The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Event
Jason Ritter
Sean Walker
Sarah Roemer
Leila Buchanan
Laura Innes
Sophia Maguire
Blair Underwood
Elias Martinez
Ian Anthony Dale
Simon Lee
Scott Patterson
Michael Buchanan
Taylor Cole
Vicky Roberts
Lisa Vidal
Christina Martinez
Bill Smitrovich
Raymond Jarvis
Clifton Collins Jr.
Thomas
Željko Ivanek
Blake Sterling
The Event — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Event in United States?
The Event is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Event on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Event is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Event in?
The Event is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Event are there?
The Event has 1 season with 22 episodes in total.
▸What is The Event rated?
The Event is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 237 ratings.
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