| The Colony | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Colonization |
| Genre | Reality |
| Narrated by | Thom Beers |
| Composer(s) | Andy Kubiszewski Amygdala Music Library |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Thom Beers Philip David Segal |
| Editor(s) | Kevin Nibley |
| Location(s) | 516 S Anderson St, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Distributor | Discovery Communications |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Discovery Channel |
| Original run | July 21, 2009 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The Colony is a reality television series that is produced by the Discovery Channel. The program follows a group of people who might survive in a post-apocalyptic environment.
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The first season was filmed at and around 516 S Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, and follows ten cast members in an environment that simulates life after a global catastrophe. The volunteers tend to many aspects of sustainable living including the essentials: water, electricity, security and food. Insights into psychology, security, and technology are also given by experts.[1] The season first aired on the Discovery Channel on July 21, 2009.[2] Filming began on February 28, and ran until April 28, 2009.
Season 2 was filmed at and around 300-498 Southern Place, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043, and follows ten cast members in an environment that simulates life after a global viral outbreak. The season first aired on July 27, 2010.
Casting for season 3 has finished through Metal Flowers casting agency.[3][4]