The Lazarus Project

George Addo wakes up one morning to discover he has been transported several months into the past. Confused and out of sync, he's soon recruited into the Lazarus Project, a shadowy organization that rewinds time whenever human extinction is imminent. The team trains him in tight protocols, mission planning and the ethical rules that govern resetting days. The show focuses on George learning what role he can play in a high-stakes operation while juggling fragments of his own life. Episodes mix field action with quieter moments that explore how repeated chances can fray trust, strain relationships and force difficult choices, all without revealing major plot twists or the series' final outcomes. It keeps answers scarce to maintain suspense.

Created by Joe Barton, the series premiered in 2022 and stars Paapa Essiedu, Rudi Dharmalingam, Tom Burke, Anjli Mohindra and Caroline Quentin, showcasing a British cast in a modern sci-fi drama, and the series blends sci-fi action with procedural stakes.

As of its initial run the series didn't secure major industry awards, though its cast performances and tight plotting were often noted in reviews and by viewers who followed the show closely. It did receive recognition in genre coverage and from online critics even if formal trophies didn't follow.

The Lazarus Project sparked steady online discussion among sci-fi fans, who debated its time-reset mechanics and moral questions. It generated fan theories and comparisons to other time loop works, helping it stand out in genre conversation. Key scenes and ethical debates were widely shared on social media.

Critical response leaned positive, reflected in a 7.145/10 audience vote from 204 ratings, with particular praise for Paapa Essiedu's lead turn. The series grapples with consequence, fate, guilt and the bureaucracy required to protect a fragile world. Reviewers highlighted its tense plotting and character focus; viewers praised moral complexity.