The Sensitives

The Sensitives was an American TV series that aired on ABC from October 5th 2000 to May 18th 2006. It features an ensemble cast lead by Milo Ventimiglia, who plays Ezra, a young man labelled a 'sensitive', a person with extra-sensory abilities.

Background
ABC commissioned a script from Ifan Barber in January 2000, making it the first commission of the 21st century. The pilot shot in March 2000, with Sally Field, Stockard Channing and Milo Ventimiglia all being cast. The pilot was well received and given a full season order in July 2000. The series premiered in October 2000 and was renewed for 2 more seasons. Season 2 premiered in October 2001, while Season 3 premiered in July 2002. ABC confirmed that the show would go on a season-long hiatus, but returned for a fourth season in October 2003. A fifth and sixth season were commissioned in March 2004. Season five premiered in October 2004 and season six premiered in Ocober 2005. After the conclusion of season six in 2006, ABC confirmed the series wouldn't be returning.

Cast
Milo Ventimiglia as Ezra

Sally Field as Maggie

Stockard Channing as Flora

Revival
Netflix officially announced a revival of The Sensitives in 2016, at the 10th anniversary celebration convention in New York City. It was confirmed that Stockard Channing and Sally Field would return, while Milo Ventimiglia would recur. The full first season, comprising of 4 episodes, was released on October 5th 2017.

Cast
Sally Field as Maggie

Stockard Channing as Flora

Rowan Blanchard as Chloe

Christina Ricci as Farrah/Mimi

Stanley Tucci as Anthony Michaels

Lorraine Touissant as President Anna-Lee Hall

Spin-off
After the success of the revival, Netflix announced a spin-off that would introduce new characters and fill the gap between the original series and the revival. Netflix revealed it would premiere some time in 2018.