The Gates is an American supernatural^[1] crime drama^[2] television series that aired on the ABC network from June 20, 2010, to September 19, 2010.^[3][4] The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings.

Nick Monahan and his family move from Chicago to a serene, upscale community called The Gates, where he has a job as the new chief of police. They soon realise that the community is unlike any other, consisting of mysterious neighbors who are not what they appear to be.^[1][5][6]

• Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, the Gates’ new chief of police
• Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monohan, his wife
• Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, his son
• McKaley Miller as Dana Monohan, his daughter
• Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, a vampire
• Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, a vampire and Dylan's wife
• Chandra West as Devon Buckley, a witch.
• Victoria Platt as Dr. Peg Mueller, Devon's nemesis, as well as a witch
• Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, a succubus and both Charlie and Brett's love interest
• Colton Haynes as Brett Crezki, Andie's ex-boyfriend and a werewolf
• Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan, a deputy officer alongside Leigh Turner and Nick Monahan
• Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner, a deputy officer alongside Marcus Jordan and Nick Monahan. Her species is unknown, presumed the "living dead" as her heart was ripped out by an ex-boyfriend.
• James Preston as Lukas Ford, a werewolf and leader of his own small pack of teenage werewolves

In January 2009, The Gates was among numerous pilot scripts being considered by ABC for the 2009–2010 season.^[7] It was not until October 2009 that ABC first announced development of the series, which is an international co-production for Fox Television Studios through their international paradigm.^[2] A green-light for the 13 episode order was contingent on international financing for the project,^[2] which makes the series more economically feasible as a summer replacement.^[8]

Casting began in January 2010.^[9] In early February, casting announcements included Frank Grillo in a lead role, as well as Luke Mably, Janina Gavankar, and Chandra West having joined the cast.^[10] Late March 2010 castings included Marisol Nichols and Rhona Mitra in leading roles.^[11] Victoria Platt, Skyler Samuels and newcomer Justin Miles were also cast in the project.^[11] Paul Blackthorne will appear in a recurring role.^[12]

Filming began in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 29, 2010, and was expected to continue until August 2010.^[13][14] Original reports by Variety suggested that the series might be filmed overseas,^[15] with another outlet mentioning South America.^[16] The show has featured music by a variety of artists, including indie folk songwriter Quinn Marston.^[17][18]

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