Chambers (TV series) explained
Creator: | Leah Rachel |
Composer: | James S. Levine |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Num Seasons: | 1 |
Num Episodes: | 10 |
Camera: | Single-camera |
Runtime: | 38–51 minutes |
Network: | Netflix |
Chambers is an American supernatural horror television series created by Leah Rachel.[1] The first season, consisting of ten episodes, premiered on Netflix on April 26, 2019.[2] [3] The series stars Sivan Alyra Rose, Marcus LaVoi, Nicholas Galitzine, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Griffin Powell-Arcand, Lilli Kay, Sarah Mezzanotte, Tony Goldwyn and Uma Thurman. In June 2019, the series was cancelled after one season.[4]
Synopsis
Chambers follows the story of a teenager who, after receiving a heart transplant, is haunted by unexplained visions. As the visions grow more troublesome and happen more often, she begins to unravel the horrifying circumstances and conspiracy that led to the donor's mysterious death.
Cast and characters
Main
- Sivan Alyra Rose as Sasha Yazzie, a young woman who receives Becky's heart during a transplant and is haunted by her spirit.
- Marcus LaVoi as Big Frank Yazzie, Sasha's uncle
- Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Lefevre, the drug addicted twin brother of Becky.
- Kyanna Simone Simpson as Yvonne Perkins, Sasha's best friend
- Griffin Powell-Arcand as TJ Locklear, Sasha's boyfriend.
- Lilli Kay as Penelope Fowler
- Sarah Mezzanotte as Marnie, Becky's best friend and member of Annex.
- Tony Goldwyn as Ben Lefevre, the grieving father of Becky.[5]
- Uma Thurman as Nancy Lefevre, the grieving mother of Becky.[6]
Recurring
- Lilliya Reid as Becky Lefevre, the deceased daughter of Ben and Nancy.[7]
- Lili Taylor as Ruth Pezim, a spiritual adviser who cofounded Annex, a spiritual organization.
- Matthew Rauch as Evan Pezim, Ruth's husband and cofounder of Annex.
- Jonny Rios as Ravi Jerome, Marnie's boyfriend and Becky's ex-lover.
- Michael Stahl-David as Coach Jones, a school councilor and member of Annex.
- Khan Baykal as Deacon, a member of Annex.
- Richard Ray Whitman as Harrison Yazzie, Sasha's grandfather.
- Patrice Johnson as Tracey Perkins, Yvonne's mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
- Marie Wagenman as young Becky Lefevre, daughter of Ben and Nancy.
- Don Harvey as Johnny "Bail Bonds" Lateke.
Production
Development
On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season.[1] The series is created by Leah Rachel, who is credited as an executive producer, alongside Stephen Gaghan, Akela Cooper, Jennifer Yale, Wolfgang Hammer, Winnie Kemp and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.[8] [7] In March 2019, it was confirmed that the series would premiere on April 26, 2019.[9] On June 18, 2019, Netflix cancelled the series after one season.[4]
Casting
In May 2018, it was announced that Uma Thurman was cast in the series.[6] In June 2018, Tony Goldwyn joined the series.[5] In December 2018, Sivan Alyra Rose, Lilliya Reid, Nicholas Galitzine, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Lilli Kay, Sarah Mezzanotte and Griffin Powell-Arcand had been cast in the series.[7]
Filming
Principal photography for the first season began in June 2018 and concluded in November 2018, in Albuquerque.[10]
Premiere
In March 2019, the series held its official premiere with the screening of the first two episodes at the Series Mania International Festival in Lille, France.[11]
Release
On April 10, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.[12]
Reception
Based on 38 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, 42% of the critics positively reviewed Chambers, with an average rating of 5.79/10. The website's consensus reads, "Promising performances and an intriguing premise can't keep Chambers meandering melodrama from getting lost in its own haunted hallways."[13] Metacritic calculated an average score of 48 out of 100 based on 16 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[14]
Notes and References
- Web site: Jarvey. Natalie. Netflix Orders Supernatural Drama 'Chambers'. The Hollywood Reporter. January 10, 2018. January 10, 2018.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Netflix Orders 'Chambers' Supernatural Drama Series Produced By Stephen Gaghan. Deadline Hollywood. January 10, 2018. January 10, 2018.
- Web site: Chambers: Uma Thurman Thriller Gets April Premiere at Netflix — See Photos. March 25, 2019. TVLine. March 26, 2019. March 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190326045212/https://tvline.com/2019/03/25/uma-thurman-chambers-premiere-date-netflix-photos/. dead.
- Web site: Chambers Cancelled at Netflix. TVLine. Dave. Nemetz. June 18, 2019. June 18, 2019.
- Web site: Jarvey. Natalie. 'Scandal's' Tony Goldwyn to Star Opposite Uma Thurman in Netflix Drama 'Chambers'. The Hollywood Reporter. June 7, 2018. June 7, 2018.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Uma Thurman To Star In Netflix Series 'Chambers' Produced By Stephen Gaghan. Deadline Hollywood. May 29, 2018. May 29, 2018.
- Web site: Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'. Deadline Hollywood. December 20, 2018.
- Web site: Uma Thurman to star in Netflix supernatural drama CHAMBERS. Netflix Media Center. May 29, 2018. April 11, 2019.
- Web site: Chambers: Uma Thurman Thriller Gets April Premiere at Netflix — See Photos. Iannucci. Rebecca. TVLine. March 25, 2019. April 11, 2019. April 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408180921/https://tvline.com/2019/03/25/uma-thurman-chambers-premiere-date-netflix-photos/. dead.
- Web site: A Netflix original series with a well-known star will film in ABQ. Gomez. Maria. Albuquerque Business First. June 21, 2018. April 11, 2019.
- Web site: Series Mania Marks 10th Anniversary With Star-Studded Return to Lille. Rizzo. Carita. Variety. March 22, 2019. April 11, 2019.
- Watch the terrifying trailer for Netflix's YA horror series Chambers. Stack. Tim. Entertainment Weekly. April 10, 2019. April 11, 2019.
- Web site: Chambers: Season 1 . . . July 21, 2020.
- Web site: Chambers - Season 1 Reviews . . . July 21, 2020.