The concept that powers PREY, is a speciation event that has given rise to a new species of hominid or human. This new species of human looks just like we do which makes them impossible to detect. The real difference is in the way that the new species brain is hardwired. Their brain functions at a higher level than our own and has given them the ability to sense emotions, have an extra sensory ability and an increase in physical strength. 

What makes this show good science fiction is that it has a solid base of truth to it. Evolution is a fact. Charles Darwin identified in his book DESCENT OF MAN, certain characteristics that make all humans special; walking upright, manual dexterity, technology and intelligence. Darwin felt that if an ape had just a small amount of each of these qualities then that ape would have an advantage over other apes. 

Evolution is powered by mutation and natural selection. There are all kinds of genetic mutations in humans and most of them are harmless, like curling ones tongue or wiggling ones ears. 

However, if a mutation occurs at a time when that mutation becomes an advantage to survival, then obviously those people with that genetic difference or that physical advantage have a better chance of living over others without the advantage. 

In PREY, Natural Selection has worked slowly over time to create this new species that is clearly focused on destroying the unevolved species of humans, YOU. 

The scripting in PREY is tight and well developed. Each show folds into the next and progresses the story. Each new show does not start as if the previous weeks work never existed or not remembered as it was. The writers and the producers have given the series a memory and that memory has made the shows work like chapters in an unfolding nightmare. 

The female star of the series is Debra Messing. She plays Dr. Sloan Parker, who pieces together the puzzle left by her mentor and makes discoveries of her own that uncovers the new species. [...] 

Vincent Ventresca plays Dr. Ed Tate, [...] Parker’s co-worker who helps Parker fill in the blanks in the genetic code that leads to the deeper understanding of what they are up against. Ventresca plays the part well but as of yet has not had enough screen time to develop his character." 

Excerpt from an Introduction written by Steven Felty for Eon magazine
 
 

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