10 Reasons "The Lottery" Is Your Next Favorite Conspiracy Thriller

Best put your babies to bed. They won't want to see this. The Lottery premieres on Lifetime July 20 at 10/9c.

1. The Lottery explores a scenario where women have mysteriously stopped reproducing, and humans are facing extinction.

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In other words, your worst nightmare.

2. It's a world completely bereft of babies, and it's terrifying.

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Terrifying, but fascinating. Can you even imagine a world without babies?

3. In 2019, the last six children on Earth were born, one of which is Elvis.

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And his father, Kyle, is all he's got.

4. Because he's one of the last, everyone (including the government) is extremely protective of him.

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Everyone just wants what's best, because they are the last hope for human existence.

5. That is until Dr. Alison Lennon, a fertility specialist, successfully fertilized 100 embryos.

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Little does she know there's conspiracy at play, and she's in trouble.

6. The celebrations are short-lived when the government shows up to completely take over the research.

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Leaving Alison and her research in the wrong hands.

7. And what does the government plan on doing with the miracle embryos?

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8. Yes, the women of the United States will be entered in a lottery to see who will be the surrogate to these embryos.

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And since no woman has successfully had a child in years, the demand is extraordinary.

9. However, Alison will do whatever it takes to get back those eggs and do what's right.

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She will let absolutely nothing get in the way.

10. But not if the government has any say in the matter.

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Want to find out what happens next? Catch the premiere of The Lottery this Sunday at 10/9c on Lifetime.