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I’ll be checking out the Season 2 premiere of Helix along with Syfy’s new series 12 Monkeys this weekend, but you’ll unfortunately have to wait until January 16th for them. But in the meantime, check out this extended preview for Helix!

“On the third day, the screaming started…”

Syfy has set their schedule for the Thanksgiving weekend, chock full of black gooey goodness…

Syfy will kick off the movie fun on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27 beginning at 9:30AM (ET/PT) with 2001: A Space Odyssey, followed by Star Trek Nemesis, Space Cowboys, Stargate and Poseidon.

To get fans ready for the return of Helix, Syfy will telecast the entire first season of the hit drama on Friday, November 28 from 6AM-6PM. The Black Goo Friday marathon features cast interviews as well as a never-before-seen sneak peek of Season 2, which premieres Friday, January 16 at 10PM.

Haven (7PM), SmackDown (8PM) and Z Nation (10PM) will comprise the Friday primetime schedule.

The Saturday, November 29 movie marathon will begin at 10AM, highlighted by classic science fiction flicks ranging from Fifth Element and Terminator 2 to Blade: Trinity.

The holiday programming extravaganza will conclude on Sunday, November 30, beginning at 10:30AM, with movies such as 30 Days of Night and The Happening.

Actor Steven Weber, who starred on the 90s sitcom Wings and more recently on Murder in the First, is joining Syfy’s Helix in a major recurring role.

Weber will play Brother Michael, a charismatic cult leader who just also happens to be a brilliant geneticist, trying to create a utopian society on a secluded island. The CDC investigators are led to this island after a new disease is found on a ship.

Just hours before the season finale airs in the U.S., Syfy announced that it has renewed freshman show Helix for a second season of 13 episodes. Production is expected to start later this year, with it likely to premiere in Winter 2015.

Bill McGoldrick, EVP of Original Content at Syfy, said, “Helix has built one of our most loyal and consistent audiences in its first season on Syfy. The incredibly talented writing and producing team have crafted a thriller that consistently delivered suspense, twists and high quality drama. We look forward to growing this passionate audience in what promises to be an even more memorable second season.”

Helix premiered on January 10, 2014, as the top cable scripted entertainment program in the time period, and helping Syfy rank as the #2 cable entertainment network among both Adults 25-54 (1.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.3 million). Since its premiere, Helix has averaged 2.1 million total viewers, 1.1 million Adults 25-54 and 1 million Adults 18-49.

Helix is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) who is also showrunner, and Lynda Obst (Contact, Sleepless in Seattle). The series is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Kaji Productions and Lynda Obst Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

Helix, which was created by co-executive producer Cameron Porsandeh and features Billy Campbell (Killing Lincoln, The Killing), Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin), Kyra Zagorsky (Supernatural), and Mark Ghanimé (Emily Owens, M.D.), as well as guest stars Jordan Hayes (House at the End of the Street), Meegwun Fairbrother, and Neil Napier (Riddick), will air its season one finale on Friday, March 28 @ 10pm.

It’s Day 13…does it all end?

The scientists battle the Scythe to save the world from ruins. Meanwhile, Julia searches for answers after discovering someone from her past is still alive. Check put the preview below, plus the latest “Inside Helix” where Kyra Zagorsky discusses the heartbreaking moment between Daniel and Hatake in, you know, THAT scene, plus the latest “WTH Moments”…then watch Helix Friday at 10/9c on Syfy!
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In Friday’s “Day 12” of Helix, The Scythe (and his knives) threatens to destroy the base, and with it, every remaining survivor. Check out the preview below, along with the latest “Inside Helix”, a special “Meet the Scythe”, and Day 11’s WTH moments…and don’t forget to tune on Friday at 10/9c on Syfy!

Only two episodes left!
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Are you ready for Day 11? As the vectors continue to abduct the remaining residents on the base, Hatake prepares for battle. But apparently Peter and the Vectors (new band name?) aren’t the only things they need to worry about – even the dead may be a problem…tune in Friday at 10/9c on Syfy! And don’t forget to also check out the latest “Inside Helix” below, where creator Cameron Porsandeh and actress Kyra Zagorsky share their thoughts on the show’s newly introduced clan, the Immortals.
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In this extended first look at Friday’s new Helix, Alan takes tests to assess Jordan’s condition, as Julia learns about her past from Hatake. Then check out the latest “Inside Helix”, where Kyra Zagorsky shares her behind the scenes stories from episode nine. Tune in for “Fushigi”, Friday night at 10/9c on Syfy!
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In this extended first look at tomorrow’s new episode of Helix, strange alliances are formed as Hatake reveals a startling truth about the real reason the CDC is at the base. Then check out the “WTH?” moments from last week, and tune in Friday at 10/9c on Syfy!
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In this extended first look at the next Helix, Julia has a jaw-dropping reaction in front of Alan and Sarah while vectors break free! Then see Daniel gets closer to the truth about his past while Sutton wreaks havoc on the base. Day 8 “Bloodline” airs Friday at 10/9c on Syfy.
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