The Hot Zone
Anthrax
“The headlines you remember, the ending you don't.”
Created by: James V. Hart, Jeff Vintar, Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders
Network: National Geographic
Season aired: 2021-11-28
Seasons
Overview
In this anthology series, heroic scientists risk all to deal with deadly outbreaks.
About This Season
After the events on 9/11, a team of experts track down the killer and mailer of the anthrax letters.
Episodes · 6
Noble Eagle
In Florida, a man mysteriously falls ill and dies. Special Agent Matthew Ryker suspects an anthrax attack - how many others have been infected?
Hell's Chimney
Ryker’s investigation moves to New York as another case of anthrax occurs. Bruce Ivins begins having suspicions of his coworkers.
Neither Rain Nor Sleet...
An attack on Capitol Hill sends Ryker and his team to a mail facility that’s become a hot spot for anthrax infections.
Dream Boldly, Live Fully
The FBI learns more about Bruce Ivins’ peculiar past behaviors after an old colleague raises red flags. Ryker and Dani trace the origin of the letters.
Stentor Roeselii
All eyes shift to “Mr. Z.” As they start to zero in on a suspect, Ryker and Dani get new assignments - but that won’t stop them from chasing their lead.
RMR-1029
With two suspects in question, Ryker’s own beliefs about the case are tested.
