Alphas is an American superhero drama television series created by Zak Penn and Michael Karnow.

After initial reports that the show was canceled,[2] on September 7, 2011, Alphas was renewed for a 13-episode second season,[3] which premiered on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 10 p.m.

Jack Bender was attached to the project as the director, with Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun serving as executive producers.

The website's critics consensus reads, "It treads familiar ground, but Alphas succeeds on the strength of its characters and brisk pacing.

The website's consensus reads, "Alphas reaches its prime in its second and final season, bolstered by higher stakes and the reassuring presence of David Strathairn.

"[42] The New York Times gave the show a negative review: "It's neither here nor there: low on sci-fi mystery and intrigue and not yet convincing as ensemble drama.

"[43] Variety gave a positive review: "At first blush, though, give Alphas high marks for effort and ingenuity, demonstrating a TV show needn't provide major pyrotechnics or a reinvented wheel to lay the groundwork for solid summer entertainment where the characters, somewhat refreshingly, are only sort-of super.

"[45] After eight episodes had aired, Maureen Ryan of AOL TV called it the summer's most promising new drama: "Not only has Alphas successfully avoided many of the pitfalls that have bedeviled other superhero-flavored projects, it's done a good job of balancing character-driven moments with taut, well-paced storytelling.