Crazyhead (TV series) explained
Crazyhead (previously announced as Crazy Face) is a comedy horror[1] television series created by Howard Overman,[2] who also serves as an executive producer on the show with his company Urban Myth Films.
The six-part series premiered on E4 on 19 October 2016 in the United Kingdom, and internationally on 16 December 2016 on Netflix.[3] The series is filmed in Bristol[4] and is a Channel 4 and Netflix co-production.
In 2017, the show received three RTS West of England awards for Best Sound, Best Design and Best On-Screen Performance for Susie Wokoma as Raquel.
In July 2017, Wokoma confirmed that Crazyhead had been cancelled.[5] The series was later made available on Netflix in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2018.[6]
Cast and characters
Main
- Cara Theobold as Amy,[2] an unhappy bowling alley worker who is a reluctant and rare "seer" – someone who sees demons hiding in society.
- Susan Wokoma as Raquel Francis,[2] a socially awkward, lonely 'seer' and half-demon turned demon hunter who befriends Amy.
- Lewis Reeves as Jake,[2] Amy's best friend from school and colleague. He has noticeable feelings for Amy but they are not mutual.
- Arinze Kene as Tyler,[2] Raquel's brother, who shares an attraction with Amy and knows nothing of his sister's demon hunting.
- Riann Steele as Suzanne,[2] Amy's best friend who turns into a revenant.
- Luke Allen-Gale as Sawyer, a demon with powers and Raquel's father.
- Tony Curran as Callum Weaver,[2] a powerful demon, disguised as Raquel's psychiatrist.
- Charlie Archer as Harry, a demon who promised Raquel's father that he'd protect Raquel. He then later develops feelings for her.
Recurring
- Billy Seymour as Dylan, a demon and one of Callum's henchmen.
- Lu Corfield as Mercy,[2] a demon moonlighting as a single mother while aiding Callum in his plan. She killed Raquel's father, Sawyer.
Reception
The Guardian described the show as 'disturbing and excellent' as well as 'fizzy and fun.' They also praised the double act of Cara Theobold and Susan Wokoma.[7] The Daily Telegraph described the show as 'bright, punchy and [a] genuinely funny series'.[8]
Notes and References
- Crazyhead, new series from Misfits creator, to debut on E4 & Netflix . . 9 May 2016 . 26 January 2017.
- Web site: Lesley. Goldberg. Netflix Nabs Exorcism Comedy 'Crazy Face' From 'Misfits' Creator. The Hollywood Reporter. 24 May 2016. 9 May 2016.
- Web site: Christopher Hooten. Crazy Face: Misfits creator lands new E4 and Netflix drama about 'angst and exorcism'. The Independent. 24 May 2016. 9 May 2016.
- Web site: New E4 comedy horror CRAZYHEAD begins Weds 19th Oct . . 18 October 2016 . 26 January 2017.
- Web site: Harp . Justin . It's official: E4's Crazyhead won't be back for a second series . . 18 July 2017 . 15 July 2020.
- Web site: Info Page: Crazyhead . NewOnNetflixUK . 15 July 2020.
- Web site: Crazyhead: the teen demons taking over TV . . Gwilym . Mumford . 18 October 2016 . 26 January 2017.
- Web site: Crazyhead: bright, punchy and genuinely funny, review . . Catherine . Gee . 19 October 2016 . 26 January 2017.
