The show was created by the producer group JJ Abrams and Brian Burke from "Lost".
Jonathan Nolan, nominated for an Oscar, serves as executive producer. Jonathan Nolan is the younger brother of the famous director, producer and screenwriter Christopher Nolan. He was nominated for an Oscar for writing the screenplay of the film Memento directed by his brother. He is also the screenwriter of the movie "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises".
David Semel from "Hero" and Greg Plageman from "Iron Case" also serve as executive producers.
