12 Monkeys

About

12 Monkeys is a TV series based on the 1995 film of the same name, which itself was inspired by Chris Marker's 1962 short film La Jetée. The show explores complex themes of time travel, causality, and the consequences of altering the past. It follows James Cole, a time traveler from a post-apocalyptic future, as he attempts to prevent a deadly virus from being released. The series delves into the paradoxes of time travel, including the bootstrap paradox and the predestination paradox, where events are predetermined and cannot be changed. The show expands on the original film by introducing new characters and plotlines, such as the enigmatic Witness and the concept of the red forest, a catastrophic time loop. Throughout its seasons, 12 Monkeys weaves a intricate narrative that questions the nature of time and free will. The series concludes with a dramatic resolution that significantly alters the timeline and the existence of its main character, providing a thought-provoking ending to the series.