SyFy Announces New Thursday Night Lineup

SyFy has announced that, beginning in June, Thursday nights will be dedicated to a new lineup of scripted dramas. The new block will begin with the season two premiere of "Defiance," followed by the series premiere of "Dominion." In the season two premiere of "Defiance," the lives of the townspeople are in drastic turmoil. The Earth Republic has assumed control of the town, with far-reaching consequences including a new mayor. Nolan (Grant Bowler) traverses the badlands to find a lost Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas), Amanda (Julie Benz) has an unexpected new role in the town as she searches for Kenya and the Tarr family desperately tries to keep control of their criminal empire in the midst of dramatic changes. Joining the cast this season are James Murray as new mayor Niles Pottinger, Anna Hopkins as Earth Republic soldier Jessica "Berlin" Rai and William Atherton as Earth Republic official Viceroy Mercado. Following "Defiance" will be the 90-minute premiere of "Dominion." Based on characters from the hit theatrical film Legion (2010), Dominion is an epic supernatural action drama set 25 years after the events of the movie and picking up in the aftermath of a catastrophic war between an army of angels and mankind that has transformed the world. The series follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier, set against a backdrop of the ultimate celestial battle as it touches down on earth. "Dominion" stars Christopher Egan (Kings), Tom Wisdom (300), Roxanne McKee (Game of Thrones), Alan Dale (Lost), Anthony Stewart Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Luke Allen-Gale (The Borgias). The new lineup begins with the "Defiance" Season Two pemiere on June 19 at 9 PM ET.