Jericho

Jericho follows the residents of a small Kansas town who suddenly face a radical shift in life after a wave of nuclear attacks hits 23 major American cities. In the aftermath the routine of daily life dissolves into fear, rumor and shifting loyalties as neighbors become allies, rivals and in some cases suspects. The story focuses on a varied group headed by Jake Green, a returning local with complicated ties, and the Hawkins family along with Emily Sullivan and others who band together to defend their homes and the people who depend on them. Across the episodes the town must decide who they are when rules and safety nets fray and leadership is hard to trust.

Jericho premiered on CBS in 2006 and was created by Jon Turteltaub, Stephen Chbosky and Jonathan E Steinberg. The ensemble is led by Skeet Ulrich as Jake Green with Lennie James, Ashley Scott, Kenneth Mitchell and Brad Beyer in core roles, all bringing a grounded sense of community to a high stakes scenario that blends action and mystery with a Western vibe.

The show developed a devoted fan base that helped drive a notable renewal effort after cancellation. A widely publicized campaign spotlighted fans willingness to push for more stories about a town facing extraordinary threats, underscoring the desire for complex character driven drama in crisis situations.

Critics responded to Jericho with mixed to positive notes, praising the cast chemistry and the way the series layered suspense with moral questions. At its core the show examines how ordinary people react under pressure, weighing loyalty, duty and personal secrets as a close knit community fights to survive when the world feels suddenly unfamiliar.