“Alcatraz” is a U.S. TV series crafted by Elizabeth Sarnoff, Steven Lilien, and Bryan Wynbrandt, with production by J. J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions. It debuted on Fox on January 16, 2012, as a mid-season addition. The narrative alternates between different time periods, centering on the infamous Alcatraz prison, which was reportedly closed in 1963 due to hazardous conditions for inmates and staff. The intriguing plot reveals that both the inmates and guards vanished in 1963, only to mysteriously reappear in present-day San Francisco, where a government agency is on their trail. The series featured performances by Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Sam Neill, and Parminder Nagra. It was discontinued on May 9, 2012.