The Millennial Abyss
Celebrating Chris Carter’s Millennium (1996-99)
Millennium premiered at 9:00pm on Friday 25 October 1996 on Fox. Created by Chris Carter (The X-Files), the television series told the story of Frank Black (Lance Henriksen), a legendary forensic profiler and a devoted husband and father. Through his investigations into terrible crimes and the machinations of the mysterious Millennium Group, the series offered a thoughtful exploration of the nature of evil in the modern world. Frank Black’s story was deeply personal yet utterly universal. Crime drama and apocalyptic allegory, conspiracy thriller and horror showcase, this dark drama defied convention. Millennium was bold and inventive, pushing the boundaries of television narratives while developing a style and techniques that heralded the televisual storytelling of the next century. It remains one of the most remarkable network television series ever made
The Millennial Abyss website—founded in 1997, during the show's initial run—remains dedicated to celebrating Chris Carter's apocalyptic television masterpiece. Sections include a detailed episode guide, podcast listing, and video vault. These resources are intended to allow dedicated fans to meaningfully explore their connection to the series and to allow the uninitiated viewer to connect with the series for the first time.
EpisodeS
Millennium appeared on the Fox network from 1996 to 1999, airing 67 episodes across three unique seasons. Delve into the show’s casefiles in this in-depth episode guide.
Podcasts
Millennium continues to inspire audiences around the world, and the conversation regarding its themes and message is never-ending. Listen as authors, media critics, and others discuss the series in these podcasts.
Videos
Millennium had a powerful and distinctive visual style, one that set it apart from its contemporaries. Experience startling visions of memorable moments with this selection of videos inspired by the series.