'Helix,' 'Bitten' and 'Opposite Worlds' Coming to Syfy This January

This January, Syfy is introducing us to three new series; "Helix," "Bitten" and "Opposite Worlds," and they've just provided new trailers for these very different shows.

"Helix" premieres on Friday, January 10 at 10 p.m. ET and is described by Syfy as, ..."an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind's salvation...or total annihilation."

Scene from "Helix" courtesy of Syfy

Syfy Kicks Off 2014 With Seven New and Returning Series

Syfy rings in 2014 with the return of four fan-favorites as well as three new programs, including "Helix, "Bitten" and "Opposite Worlds." Returning favorites include the sixth season of the special effects make-up competition series, "Face Off," as well at the fourth season of "Lost Girl" and "Being Human." Syfy's longest running unscripted series, "Ghost Hunters," returns on January 22. Of course, the annual New Year's Eve "Twilight Zone" marathon will begin on December 31 and conclude on New Year's Day.

Here are more programming details thanks to the press release:

SERIES PREMIERES

"Helix" Two Episode Premiere: Friday, January 10, at 10 p.m. ET
"Helix" is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to the high-tech research facility, Arctic BioSystems, to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that may hold the key to mankind’s salvation or total annihilation. However, the lethal threat is just the tip of the iceberg, and as the virus evolves, the chilling truth begins to unravel.

Billy Campbell (Killing Lincoln, The Killing) stars as Dr. Alan Farragut, leader of the Centers for Disease Control outbreak field team called upon to investigate and control a potential outbreak. Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin) also stars as Dr. Hiroshi Hatake, director of Arctic BioSystems and its mysterious viral research program.

Syfy Announces New Reality Series: 'Opposite Worlds'

Courtesy: Deadline

Syfy announced today that an unprecedented new series will premiere this January. “Opposite Worlds” is a 12-episode reality series that will air twice a week. The cool part? The viewers will get a chance to interact live via social media and determine the fate of the cast members.

From the release:

In “Opposite Worlds,” 14 people from all walks of life face off in opposing teams that live in a house separated into two distinctly different worlds: one past and one future, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Adding to the drama is a glass wall dividing the house into the two environments, allowing the teams to watch, envy and dread each other's every move.

According to President of Syfy and Chiller, Dave Howe, this show is quite unique, “It invites our audience, who thrive on seeking out what’s new and next, to participate in the ultimate multiplatform experience. And with Syfy’s first-ever weekly live series, they will have the opportunity to become a part of a groundbreaking social experiment, which engages them, as well as the players onscreen, to influence the show's story-telling action and outcomes."

Based on the Chilean format, "Mundos Opuestos," "Opposite Worlds" is executive produced by Eyeworks USA.

 Join the experiment on January 21, 2014.

-Larissa Mrykalo