Veritas: The Quest

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Veritas: The Quest
Genre Adventure
Created by
Starring
ComposerJohn Nordstrom
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Iain Paterson
  • I.C. Rapoport
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseJanuary 27 (2003-01-27) 
March 10, 2003 (2003-03-10)

Veritas: The Quest is an American television series that aired in 2003, [1] [2] [3] following a rebellious but intelligent teenager, Nikko Zond, as he discovers that his father Solomon's profession is much more mystical and adventurous than he previously thought. Solomon and his team (dubbed "Veritas," Latin for "truth") search for the answers to some of the world's mysteries, a quest began because of the mysterious disappearance of Nikko's mother during an archaeological dig. Thus begins Nikko's fantastical journey into an Indiana Jones -style adventure with his father and his colleagues in trying to follow in his mother's footsteps to discover what strange secrets she was uncovering. The series was cancelled in the United States by ABC with only four episodes being aired. All thirteen produced episodes aired on Sci Fi Channel in the United Kingdom, on Rai 2 and Rai 4 in Italy, and Canal Sony (formerly known as Sony Entertainment Television).

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This was the first program where Cobie Smulders had a series regular role, [4] [5] [6] and notable guest stars included Liz Vassey, Carlo Rota, Roger Rees, and Eli Wallach.

Plot

The main protagonist of the series is Nikko Zond, a young teen whose father goes on numerous archaeological expeditions to places ranging from Antarctica to harsh deserts. Nikko is at first reluctant to participate in many of the adventures, but throughout the series, it would appear that there is a hidden destiny for Nikko.

In the episode "Skulls", a mysterious figure, whom only Nikko can see, appears out of nowhere and guides him. The episode ends with a plot twist involving a crystal skull.

In the episode "Eternal", Nikko is poisoned, and the only cure involves drink water that heals and promises eternal life.

In the final episode, Nikko suffers from hallucinations that lead him to find a fragment of an artifact called the "Ring of Truth". He eventually discovers that this connects with another fragment, which his father acquired earlier in the series.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Reunion" Bryan Spicer Patrick Massett & John Zinman January 27, 2003 (2003-01-27)
2"Antarctica" Perry Lang Patrick Massett & John ZinmanFebruary 3, 2003 (2003-02-03)
3"Skulls" Adam Nimoy Patrick Massett & John ZinmanFebruary 10, 2003 (2003-02-10)
4"Heist" Rick Kolbe Rick KellardMarch 10, 2003 (2003-03-10)
5"The Wheel Of Dharma" R. W. Goodwin Stephanie Bloch-Chambers & Julie BeanUnaired
6"Sangraal"Perry LangGabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman, Jr.Unaired
7"Mummy Virus" Vern Gillum Rick Kellard & Thania St. JohnUnaired
8"Name Of God" Michael Nankin Brad FalchukUnaired
9"Devil's Child" Thomas J. Wright Thania St. JohnUnaired
10"Avalon" Dwight Little I. C. RapoportUnaired
11"The Lost Codex"Tom WrightGabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman, Jr.Unaired
12"Eternal" Fred Gerber Thania St. John & Chad HodgeUnaired
13"Helmholtz Resonance" Larry Shaw Patrick Massett & John ZinmanUnaired

References

  1. Goodman, Tim (January 13, 2003), "Starting over / A new 'American Idol' and the premiere of 'Veritas' head networks' midseason makeovers", SFGATE, retrieved October 27, 2025
  2. "Gone and Forgotten", TV Guide, March 25, 2003, retrieved October 27, 2025
  3. johnnyjay (August 26, 2023). "Sci Fi TV Obscurities: Veritas The Quest (2003)". Cancelled Sci Fi. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  4. Douglas, Ana (May 18, 2012), "COBIE SMULDERS: "How I Met Your Mother" Star Turned "Avenger"" , Business Insider, retrieved October 27, 2025
  5. Ong, Jennifer (February 10, 2024), "The Stunning Transformation Of Cobie Smulders - The List", The List, retrieved October 27, 2025
  6. Navrange, Shazmeen (July 3, 2023), "Cobie Smulders' Best Movies Outside the MCU", MovieWeb, retrieved October 27, 2025