Continuum is a pretty left-wing show or at least explores left-wing themes. By the year 2077, corporations have taken over North America, created a "Corporate Congress," and rewritten history. There are food riots as Jean-Luc Picard's communist society, one free from wants and the "need of money," has not taken shape. Instead the government runs an undemocratic, high-tech surveillance-police state. The lead role of Keira Cameron is played by Rachel Nichols, whose green alien hooked up with James T. Kirk in 2009's "Star Trek."

Last night's episode had some Occupy protests in present day Vancouver. Although it didn't portray the protesters in the best light. Some rioted after provocateurs stirred them up with breaking windows. Although some of the more peaceable hippy ones looked on in horror. The protesters rioted when free money has given out also.

One of the main characters, a cop, called them harmless hippies.

"Contiuum" has returned for a second season in Canada. (Its first season is currently being run on the SyFy channel.)