Containment

Containment is an American drama limited series, based on the Belgian television series Cordon. The series was officially ordered as a series by The CW on May 7, 2015, and aired from April 19 through July 19, 2016. Julie Plec served as executive producer, alongside David Nutter. The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving a section of the city cordoned off under quarantine and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. On May 12, 2016, The CW announced that Containment would not be renewed and would remain as a limited series. Cast and characters Main Outside the Containment Zone David Gyasi as Major Alex "Lex" Carnahan, an officer of the Atlanta Police Department, boyfriend of Jana and best friend of Jake. Claudia Black as Dr. Sabine Lommers, a high ranking Doctor within the CDC who reports directly to POTUS. Trevor St. John as Leonard "Leo" Greene, a reporter and conspiracy/truthlighter vlogger. Inside the Containment Zone Christina Moses as Jana Mayfield, a Data Recovery specialist, girlfriend of Lex, and ex-girlfriend of Jake. Chris Wood as Officer Jake Riley, an officer of the Atlanta PD and best friend of Lex. Kristen Gutoskie as Katie Frank, an Atlanta school teacher and mother of Quentin. George Young as Dr. Victor Cannerts, an Infectious Diseases doctor and working with the CDC. Hanna Mangan-Lawrence as Teresa Keaton, shop assistant at her mother's grocery store who is heavily pregnant by her boyfriend, Zander.