Veritas: The Quest

For other uses, see Veritas (disambiguation).
Veritas: The Quest
Created by Patrick Massett
John Zinman
Starring Alex Carter
Ryan Merriman
Cobie Smulders
Eric Balfour
Cynthia Martells
Arnold Vosloo
Composer(s) John Nordstrom
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13 (9 unaired)
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Massett/Zinman Productions
Storyline Entertainment
Touchstone Television
Distributor Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original network ABC
Original release January 27 – March 10, 2003 (2003-03-10)

Veritas: The Quest is a television program that aired in 2003. It follows a rebellious but intelligent teenager, Nikko Zond, discovering that his father Solomon's profession is much more mystical and adventurous than he previously thought. Solomon and his team (dubbed "Veritas," Latin for "truth") search for the answers to some of the world's mysteries, a quest began because of the mysterious disappearance of Nikko's mother during an archaeological dig. Thus begins Nikko's fantastical journey into an Indiana Jones-style adventure with his father and his colleagues in trying to follow in his mother's footsteps to discover what strange secrets she was uncovering. The series was cancelled in the United States by ABC with only four episodes being aired. All thirteen produced episodes aired on Sci Fi Channel in the United Kingdom, on Rai 2 and Rai 4 in Italy, and Sony Entertainment Television of Spain.

This was the first program where Cobie Smulders had a series regular role, and notable guest stars included Liz Vassey, Carlo Rota, Roger Rees, and Eli Wallach.

Plot

The main protagonist of the series is Nikko Zond, a young teen, whose father is involved in many different archaeological expeditions ranging from Antarctica to harsh deserts. Nikko is at first reluctant to participate in many of the adventures, but throughout the series, it would appear that there is a hidden destiny for Nikko.

In the episode "Skulls," a mysterious figure (Conrad Dunn) appears out of nowhere, whom only Nikko can see, and guides Nikko. The episode ends with a crystal skull that is central to the plot of the episode modelled to reveal what someone would look like with skin and muscle added to that skull. The image formed matches the mysterious man who helped Nikko.

In the episode "Eternal," Nikko is poisoned and the only cure is for him to drink water that heals, and assures eternal life. While it is unknown if he gained eternal life or not, he did heal.

In the final episode, he suffered from hallucinations that led him to find a fragment of an artifact called the "Ring of Truth". Before the episode ends, he has another hallucination that reveals that the fragment of the "Ring" also joins together with another fragment that his father had acquired earlier in the series. The episode ends with Nikko displaying telekinetic powers: when he reaches for his soda, it slides across the table into his hand.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Reunion"Bryan SpicerPatrick Massett & John ZinmanJanuary 27, 2003 (2003-01-27)
2"Antarctica"Perry LangPatrick Massett & John ZinmanFebruary 3, 2003 (2003-02-03)
3"Skulls"Adam NimoyPatrick Massett & John ZinmanFebruary 10, 2003 (2003-02-10)
4"Heist"Rick KolbeRick KellardMarch 10, 2003 (2003-03-10)
5"The Wheel Of Dharma"R. W. GoodwinStephanie Bloch-Chambers & Julie BeanUnaired
6"Sangraal"Perry LangGabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman, Jr.Unaired
7"Mummy Virus"Vern GillumRick Kellard & Thania St. JohnUnaired
8"Name Of God"Michael NankinBrad FalchukUnaired
9"Devil's Child"Thomas J. WrightThania St. JohnUnaired
10"Avalon"Dwight LittleI. C. RapoportUnaired
11"The Lost Codex"Tom WrightGabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman, Jr.Unaired
12"Eternal"Fred GerberThania St. John & Chad HodgeUnaired
13"Helmholtz Resonance"Larry ShawPatrick Massett & John ZinmanUnaired

International syndication

Outside of North America, Veritas: The Quest is broadcast in a large number of other countries and television networks, each with their own schedule for the series, and sometimes with their own title for the series.

Country / Region Name No. Television Network Premiere Date Dubbing / Subtitles
 France TBA 13 Série Club April 10, 2008 French dubbing
 Hungary Elveszett Legendák Kalandorai 13 AXN and Cool TV October 31, 2004 Hungarian dubbing
 Italy Veritas: The Quest 13 Rai 2 and Rai 4 June 25, 2005 / Jule 4, 2008 Italian dubbing
 Poland Veritas 13 TVP1 September 11, 2004 Polish dubbing
 Portugal Veritas 13 Sony TV Portugal June 15, 2010 Portuguese subtitles
 Russia Veritas: В поисках истины 13 CTC TBA Russian dubbing
 Spain Veritas: La búsqueda TBA Sony TV Spain TBA TBA
 UK Veritas: The Quest 13 Sci-Fi Channel February 2, 2004 None
 Vietnam Đi tìm cổ vật 13 VTV3 June 3, 2009 Vietnamese dubbing

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