Mutant X

Synopsis

Mutant X is a science fiction television series that debuted on October 6, 2001. The show was created by Avi Arad, and it centers around Mutant X, a team of "New Mutants" who possess extraordinary powers as a result of genetic engineering. The members of Mutant X were used as test subjects in a series of covert government experiments. The mission of Mutant X is to seek out and protect their fellow New Mutants. The series was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Even though the series had high ratings and was meant to be renewed for a fourth season, it was abruptly canceled in 2004 after the dismantling of Fireworks Entertainment, one of the show's production companies, ending the show on a cliffhanger.

First Air Date: 2001-10-06

Last Air Date: 2004-05-17

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 66

Networks: Syndication

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Top Cast

Victoria Pratt as Shalimar Fox
Victor Webster as Brennan Mulwray
Forbes March as Jesse Kilmartin
John Shea as Adam Kane
Lauren Lee Smith as Emma DeLauro
Tom McCamus as Mason Eckhart
Karen Cliche as Lexa Pierce
George Buza as Dominion Contact
Andrew Gillies as Dr. Kenneth Harrison
Michael Easton as Gabriel Ashlocke

Seasons

Season 1 (2001) - (22 Episodes)

Season 2 (2002) - (22 Episodes)

Season 3 (2003) - (22 Episodes)

Season 1 (2001)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Shock of the New (1) (2001-10-06)

A mutant empath on the run from mysterious government agents is rescued by a team of fellow ""New Mutants"" - the group known as Mutant X.
Ep. 2: I Scream the Body Electric (2) (2001-10-13)

Brennan is captured and falls under Eckhart's control, and forced to work against the New Mutants.
Ep. 3: Russian Roulette (2001-10-20)

Mutant X comes to the aid of a teenager New Mutant pursued by Russians - she holds the secret to a new weapon that targets mutants.
Ep. 4: Fool for Love (2001-10-27)

Shalimar becomes close to another feral when it's ""lust at first sight,"" but matters become complicated when her new boyfriend tries to find a cure for his condition.
Ep. 5: Kilohertz (2001-11-03)

A mutant terrorist, Kilohertz, threatens to throw the world into chaos.
Ep. 6: The Meaning of Death (2001-11-10)

A mysterious plague targeting New Mutants only threatens to wipe out the underground community, and Mutant X and the GSA must join forces to eliminate it before it's too late.
Ep. 7: Lit Fuse (2001-11-17)

Eckhart seeks a mutant who can absorb energy, one who Brennan becomes romantically involved with.
Ep. 8: In the Presence of Mine Enemies (2001-11-24)

Jesse falls in love with a computer hacker, who Eckhart wants to ""procure"" to use to corrupt the public computer news channels against New Mutants and to the GSA's benefit.
Ep. 9: Crime of the New Century (2001-12-01)

A New Mutant is kidnapped from his family and Mutant X set out to recover him and find out what Eckhart's interest in him is.
Ep. 10: Dark Star Rising (2002-01-19)

Members of an international anti-terrorist unit, Dark Star, are striking against the GSA and Mutant X discovers that they are previouisly undiscovered New Mutants.
Ep. 11: Whiter Shade of Pale (2002-01-26)

A New Mutant with the power of invisibility is working against both Eckhart and Adam, despite the fact she was involved with Adam in the past.
Ep. 12: Double Vision (2002-02-02)

An old friend of Brennan's lures him and Emma into a trap - Emma ends up split into two separate entities, one good and one evil.
Ep. 13: Blood Ties (2002-02-09)

Jesse is roped into a deadly undercover mission by his estranged father, who is working against Eckhart.
Ep. 14: Altered Ego (2002-02-16)

A young New Mutant from Adams' past shows up, seeking revenge for her father's death.
Ep. 15: Lazarus Syndrome (2002-02-23)

Emma falls prey to a modern-day vampire who must feed on the life force of New Mutants in order to survive.
Ep. 16: Interface (2002-03-02)

Emma reunites with an old friend who possesses telecyber powers. The reunion turns dangerous, however, when Michelle tries to turn Emma over to the GSA.
Ep. 17: Presumed Guilty (2002-04-20)

Adam is framed for murder by a New Mutant with the ability to steal people's memories.
Ep. 18: Ex Marks the Spot (2002-04-27)

Shalimar's former boyfriend shows up and is trying to recover a Fabrege Egg that holds a microchip of extraordinary power.
Ep. 19: Nothing to Fear (2002-05-04)

Eckhart employs the services of a New Mutant mercenary with the power to control dreams, and sends him against Mutant X.
Ep. 20: Deadly Desire (2002-05-11)

Brennan falls under the sway of a New Mutant who can emit seductive pheromones while attempting to recover a computer virus.
Ep. 21: A Breed Apart (2002-05-18)

Mutant X encounters a new faction of New Mutants - the Strand, led by the powerful first mutant, Gabriel Ashlocke.
Ep. 22: Dancing on the Razor (2002-07-06)

Mutant X and Genomex are both captured on film using their powers, and they both have to deal with the reporter who plans to go public with the information.