The series was broadcast in the United States on the cable channel Syfy. It follows a group of people with superhuman abilities, known as "Alphas", as they work to prevent crimes committed by other Alphas. It premiered on July 11, 2011, and was a co-production between BermanBraun and Universal Cable Productions. On January 16, 2013, Syfy announced that the program would not be returning for a third season.