The Purge

An American horror anthology television series created by James DeMonaco, "The Purge" expands upon the film franchise of the same name and aired on USA Network from September 4, 2018, to December 17, 2019. Set in an alternate America where an annual 12-hour period known as "The Purge" legalizes all crimes, including murder, the first season (set in 2027) follows multiple characters: Marine Miguel Guerrero (Gabriel Chavarria) searching for his sister Penelope (Jessica Garza) who joined a death cult; executive Jane Barbour (Amanda Warren) seeking revenge; and married couple Jenna (Hannah Emily Anderson) and Rick Betancourt (Colin Woodell) attending a Purge party to secure investment. The second season (set between 2036 and 2037) explores the aftermath of Purge Night, featuring stories of ex-cops turned bank robbers, a detective investigating suspicious scientist deaths, college students on a deadly scavenger hunt, and a couple uncovering a hitman's motive. The series was canceled after two seasons in May 2020.