The series premiere of The Event received high ratings and high praise from its TV Fanatic critic.

It also left viewers wondering what the heck is actually going on in this new NBC drama, a broad question that likely won't be answered next week.

But a few new tidbits are likely be be unleashed on the episode "To Keep Us Safe," which is previewed below. Will you be tuning in again?

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