IMDb 8.4 2001 HD

The Chronicle

The Chronicle

2001
Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
8.4 IMDB

The Chronicle is the name of a science fiction television series on the Sci Fi Channel. The series is based on the "News from the Edge" series of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Chad Willett / Rena Sofer / Reno Wilson / Jon Polito / Curtis Armstrong / Elaine Hendrix / Patrick Renna / Octavia Spencer

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Jun 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Based on Mark Sumner's 'News from the Edge' book series, 'The Chronicle' navigates a complex production history, starting with NBC before landing on The Sci-Fi Channel. Unfortunately, this journey doesn't translate into a particularly cohesive viewing experience. While…

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Samuel Blackwood
Jun 2, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A standout in the genre landscape, 'The Chronicle' successfully adapts Mark Sumner's intricate 'News from the Edge' novels. The series’ evolution from an NBC pilot to its eventual home on The Sci-Fi Channel speaks volumes about its potential,…

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Genevieve Dubois
Jun 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Chronicle' attempts to translate the 'News from the Edge' novels into a television series, a task that proves challenging. The show’s convoluted development history, from an NBC pilot to The Sci-Fi Channel, might hint at underlying production…

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Marcus Thorne
Jun 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Adapted from Mark Sumner's 'News from the Edge' novels, 'The Chronicle' offers a compelling science fiction premise that is brought to life with a capable ensemble. The presence of seasoned actors like Jon Polito and Curtis Armstrong lends…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The Chronicle presents a familiar, yet competently executed, slice of science fiction television. While the narrative's journey from Mark Sumner's novels to the screen, via NBC's initial pilot and a subsequent pickup by The Sci-Fi Channel, suggests a…

FAQs

Yes, 'The Chronicle' had an interesting path to its broadcast home. The series was initially sold to NBC, which proceeded to shoot the pilot episode. However, it was subsequently The Sci-Fi Channel that ultimately picked up the series, providing the platform for its eventual release and allowing the show to find its audience on a network dedicated to genre programming.