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* TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt: We seem to be getting there.


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* RevengeBeforeReason: Agent Riley towards White Vincent, for blowing up the plane her husband was on.


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** The second episode has "Zero Hour" as the name of a Nazi project (possibly including the above-mentioned genetic engineering experiment).


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** The second clock contains a star map that leads to the city where New Thomas lives.
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* GoMadFromTheRevelation: Invoked by White Vincent in regards to Hank and the conspiracy.
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* CriticalResearchFailure: The old clockmaker mentions three apostles by name: Peter, Bartholomew, and... Luke?

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* CriticalResearchFailure: The old clockmaker mentions three apostles by name: Peter, Bartholomew, and... Luke?



* DidNotDoTheResearch: The old clockmaker mentions three apostles by name: Peter, Bartholomew, and... Luke?
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* DidNotDoTheResearch: The old clockmaker mentions three apostles by name: Peter, Bartholomew, and... Luke?
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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: White Vincent, and how! He even makes cracks about not doing things like people do in the movies.

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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the salvation or destruction of the world. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted.

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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the salvation or destruction of the world. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at from a garage sale, street vendor, which seems to have been why she was attracts White Vincent's attention and gets her targeted.



* TreasureMap: The first clock contains one of these that somehow was etched into a small diamond. [[spoiler: While the heroes do get the chance to decipher it, it eventually winds up in White Vincent's hands]]. Turns out [[spoiler: it leads to a Nazi sub stranded in the Arctic, with the remains of multiple Nazi soldiers, including New Bartholomew aka Nazi!Hank, on board]].

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* TitleDrop: Right at the end of the pilot. The old man says that "Zero Hour" is the prophesied End of Days.
* TreasureMap: The first clock contains one of these that somehow was etched into a small diamond. [[spoiler: While the heroes do get the chance to decipher it, it eventually winds up in White Vincent's hands]]. Turns out [[spoiler: it leads to a Nazi sub stranded in the Arctic, with the remains of multiple Nazi soldiers, including New Bartholomew aka Nazi!Hank, on board]].board]].
* XMeetsY: ''Literature/TheDaVinciCode'' meets ''[[{{Missing2012}} Missing.]]''

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller drama series on Creator/{{ABC}}, and created by the man behind ''Series/PrisonBreak''. The show stars Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

!This series provides examples of the following:
* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to at least the second century AD, although many of the more revelant events took place in the 1930s.

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An upcoming A ConspiracyThriller drama series on Creator/{{ABC}}, and created by Paul Scheuring, better known as the man behind ''Series/PrisonBreak''. The show stars Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his clock-seller wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

!This !!This series provides examples of the following:
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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to at least the second century AD, although many of the more revelant relevant events took place in the 1930s.late 1930s and involved the Rosicrucians and the Nazis.



* BigBad: White Vincent, the mercenary.



* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become White Vincent, the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].

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* ProphetEyes: The baby seen in the Nazi facility in the pilot. [[spoiler:Said baby grew up to be the dreaded White Vincent.]]
* ScareChord: The clock sounds that precede each commercial break are EXTREMELY jarring.
* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated It is strongly implied the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become White Vincent, the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].
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* MysteriousPast: Hank has one so mysterious, even ''he'' isn't initially aware of it. [[spoiler: It seems that Hank may be the reincarnation of a Nazi officer turned New Apostle of the Christian Church]].

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* MysteriousPast: Hank has one so mysterious, even ''he'' isn't initially aware of it. [[spoiler: It seems that Hank may be the reincarnation of a Nazi officer turned New Apostle of the Christian Church]].Rosicrucian Order]].
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* TreasureMap: The first clock contains one of these that somehow was etched into a small diamond. [[spoiler: While the heroes do get the chance to decipher it, it eventually winds up in White Vincent's hands]].

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* TreasureMap: The first clock contains one of these that somehow was etched into a small diamond. [[spoiler: While the heroes do get the chance to decipher it, it eventually winds up in White Vincent's hands]]. Turns out [[spoiler: it leads to a Nazi sub stranded in the Arctic, with the remains of multiple Nazi soldiers, including New Bartholomew aka Nazi!Hank, on board]].
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* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become White Vincent, the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].

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* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become White Vincent, the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].wife]].
* TreasureMap: The first clock contains one of these that somehow was etched into a small diamond. [[spoiler: While the heroes do get the chance to decipher it, it eventually winds up in White Vincent's hands]].
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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the central mystery. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted.

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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the central mystery.salvation or destruction of the world. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted.
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* MysteriousPast: Hank has one so mysterious, even ''he'' isn't aware of it. [[spoiler: It seems that Hank may be the reincarnation of a Nazi officer turned New Apostle of the Christian Church]].

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* MysteriousPast: Hank has one so mysterious, even ''he'' isn't initially aware of it. [[spoiler: It seems that Hank may be the reincarnation of a Nazi officer turned New Apostle of the Christian Church]].
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller drama series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller drama series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring and created by the man behind ''Series/PrisonBreak''. The show stars Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].

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* MysteriousPast: Hank has one so mysterious, even ''he'' isn't aware of it. [[spoiler: It seems that Hank may be the reincarnation of a Nazi officer turned New Apostle of the Christian Church]].
* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child grew up to become White Vincent, the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].
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* ArcNumber: 12.
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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to at least the second century AD, although many of the more revelant events took place in 1938.

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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to at least the second century AD, although many of the more revelant events took place in 1938.the 1930s.
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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the central mystery. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted (based on the promos).

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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the central mystery. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted (based on the promos).targeted.
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* GilliganCut: In the pilot, Arron and Rachel have an argument over whether to seek out the maker of the first clock, who lives on Manhattan. Prior to leaving for the Arctic, Hank insisted they not leave the loft, and Rachel swears to Arron that they're keeping their word. ''Cut to'': Rachel and Arron trying to catch a cab.

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* GilliganCut: In the pilot, Arron and Rachel have an argument over whether to seek out the maker of the first clock, who lives on Manhattan.in New York. Prior to leaving for the Arctic, Hank insisted they not leave the loft, and Rachel swears to Arron that they're keeping their word. ''Cut to'': Rachel and Arron trying to catch a cab.

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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to the 1500s.

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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to at least the 1500s.second century AD, although many of the more revelant events took place in 1938.



* GilliganCut: In the pilot, Arron and Rachel have an argument over whether to seek out the maker of the first clock, who lives on Manhattan. Prior to leaving for the Arctic, Hank insisted they not leave the loft, and Rachel swears to Arron that they're keeping their word. ''Cut to'': Rachel and Arron trying to catch a cab.



* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child - which is still alive today.

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* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child. [[spoiler: Turns out this child - which is still alive today.grew up to become the infamous mercenary who kidnapped Hank's wife]].
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* AncientConspiracy: Apparently dates back to the 1500s.
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller drama series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.


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* MacGuffin: A set of twelve clocks that are said to be the key to unlocking the central mystery. Hank's wife unwittingly bought one of them at a garage sale, which seems to have been why she was targeted (based on the promos).
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* StupidJetpackHitler: Promos have indicated the Nazis were conducting some sort of genetic engineering experiment which may have resulted in a demonic child - which is still alive today.
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* DemonChild: Several promos have implied that one of these was created by the Nazis during World War II, as a by-product of the centuries-old central conspiracy.
* MysteriousArtifact: A set of 12 clocks that date back several centuries, and apparently hold the key to...something.
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.mankind.

!This series provides examples of the following:
* ConspiracyThriller
* DemonChild: Several promos have implied that one of these was created by the Nazis during World War II, as a by-product of the centuries-old central conspiracy.
* MysteriousArtifact: A set of 12 clocks that date back several centuries, and apparently hold the key to...something.
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine targeting skeptics of various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine targeting skeptics of that skewers various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on ABC, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine targeting skeptics of various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on ABC, Creator/{{ABC}}, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine targeting skeptics of various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.
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An upcoming ConspiracyThriller series on ABC, starring Anthony Edwards as the publisher of a magazine targeting skeptics of various out-of-left-field conspiracy theories. After his wife is mysteriously kidnapped, his efforts to find her set him on the path to uncovering the greatest conspiracy in the history of mankind.

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