Mass Effect is an American science-fiction drama television series that premiered on March 6, 2013, on NBC. The series follows an elite military commander who must stop an army of synthetic beings known as Reapers from wiping out all organic life in the galaxy. The series is produced by BioWare in association with NBC Studios. Ever since its inception, Mass Effect has received critical acclaim and has won several awards such as Best Drama Serial and Best Television Series - Drama. The TV series have earned its cult following.