The Last Hope (TV series)
| The Last Hope | |
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| Genre | |
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| Created by |
Papu J. Papasso Goffredo Ripamonti |
| Based on | The Last Hope |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Vegno |
| Original language(s) |
Vegnian Common Tongue |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Vegno |
| Running time | 43–81 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | TeleV |
| Original release | 1730 AN |
The Last Hope is a Vegnese post-apocalyptic drama television series created by Papu J. Papasso and Goffredo Ripamonti for TeleV. Based on the video game franchise The Last Hope, the series is set in a post-apocalyptic future where a pandemic caused by a virus is causing its hosts to transform into zombie-like creatures and destroying humanity. The first season follows Marco (Marco Columbro), a former militar escorting a test tube across a post-apocalyptic Vegno.
Guest stars include Papu J. Papasso as Luca and Giuseppe Cantorano as rebel's leader.
Cast and characters
- Marco Columbro as Marco, a hardened middle-aged survivor and former militar who is tormented by the trauma of his past. Marco is tasked with a tube of mRNA, that could have the possibility to find a vaccine for the infection.
- Papu J. Papasso as Luca, an old friend and comrade in arms fo Marco, who offers him his help, but at the end betrayed him, solding information to capture Marco to the rebels
- Giuseppe Cantorano as the rebel's leader, whose name hasn't revealed yet in the series.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | vegnese viewers
(millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Quarantine of Scanzata" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.423 |
| 2 | “Echoes of Lost Civilization” | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.644 |
| 3 | "An Old Friend" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.532 |
| 4 | “Refugees among the Ruins” | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.971 |
| 5 | "Revenge is a dish best served cold" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.559 |
| 6 | “The Paths of Rebellion” | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 0.992 |
| 7 | "Survive" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 1.041 |
| 8 | “The Last Bastion” | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 1.110 |
| 9 | "The Hospital" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 1.250 |
| 10 | "Despair" | Papu J. Papasso | Papu J. Papasso & Goffredo Ripamonti | 1.384 |
Production
The production of the TV series "The Last Hope" was a remarkable undertaking, involving a team of experienced professionals in the television industry. With the participation of actors of the caliber of Marco Columbro, Papu J. Papasso(also director) and Giuseppe Cantorano, the series was produced by the private television network TeleV. Filming took place in Vegno, using the cities involved in the video game to represent the post-apocalyptic world.
The development process required meticulous planning to remain faithful to the universe of "The Last Hope", while maintaining an original vision that could appeal to both fans of the video game and a new audience who had never approached the brand. The series combined high-quality special effects with realistic set designs to immerse viewers in the post-apocalyptic experience, ensuring that each episode was visually impressive and narratively compelling.
Furthermore, the production integrated the use of artificial intelligence thanks to an agreement with Sentient Solutions Inc., an innovative move that allowed the optimization of various aspects of the production, from special effects animations to shooting data management, up to post production. This cutting-edge approach not only improved the visual quality of the series, but also helped create a more fluid and engaging narrative thanks to exceptionally integrated special effects.
Release
Broadcast and home media
The first season premiered in Vegno in 1730 AN. It was broadcast on TeleV Premium in Vegno, and is available to stream in 4K resolution on TeleV Premium App.
The first episode received also a behind-the-scenes video, titled Inside the Episode, was released on TeleV Premium App too, featuring interviews with the cast and crew of the series and games.
Promotion
The promotion of “The Last Hope” was a strategic operation that combined traditional television advertising with modern digital marketing techniques. The series was widely publicized through TV commercials on Tele V, posters and billboards in the main cities of Vegno, as well as through a social media campaign involving influencers and fans of the original video game.
As for distribution, in addition to airing the episodes on the Tele V network, the series was also made available on the company's streaming platform, the TeleV Premium app, allowing viewers to watch the episodes on-demand. This cross-media approach has ensured broad reach and accessibility, attracting audiences from both regular TV viewers and digital users, and has helped build a loyal following for the series.
