[s1e1]: The Storm

Scientist Kirk Hafner (James Van Der Beek) races to stop Robert Terrell (Treat Williams) from destroying the earth with "weather creation" technology that triggers global hurricanes and sandstorms.

The episode documents a rare 2023 tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Arkansas, specifically focusing on tornado spotters trapped in the eye of a storm in Lewistown, Illinois. [S1E1] The Storm

“This was the first episode... and although entertaining, was a highly improbable piece of soap written by a frustrated romance novelist.” IMDb Scientist Kirk Hafner (James Van Der Beek) races

A gripping documentary-style premiere titled " Trapped in a Twister " that uses eyewitness footage of natural disasters. [S1E1] The Storm

Reviewers generally find it a "swing and a miss" with "highly improbable" plot points, though some appreciate Treat Williams' sinister performance as the villain.