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The story begins in the year 2035, where James Cole, a prisoner, awakens in his cell amidst chaos. The reality he faces is dire: a notorious group called the 12 Monkeys has unleashed a deadly virus that wiped out the majority of humanity in 1996. With survivors now living underground, the leader scientists of this dystopian world choose James—elected due to his superb memory and observational skills—for a critical mission. His task is to travel back to the point of outbreak, gather information on the virus, and help in the creation of a vaccine.