No Escape (TV series) explained

Screenplay:	Kris Mrska
Director:	Hans Herbots
Country:	United Kingdom
Language:	English
Num Series:	1
Num Episodes:	7
Producer:	Lee Thomas
Editor:	Danny Elesen
Runtime:	52–60 minutes
Network:	Paramount+

No Escape is a British television series adapted by Kris Mrska from the Lucy Clarke novel The Blue. Developed by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios, the series stars Abigail Lawrie and Rhianne Barreto and is directed by Hans Herbots. The series premiered on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada on 18 May 2023.

Synopsis

Two best friends Lana (Lawrie) and Kitty (Barreto) are escaping their lives in the UK, and hitch a trip on a yacht called The Blue in the Philippines.^{[1] [2]}

Cast

• Abigail Lawrie as Lana, a British woman who leaves the country with her foster sister, Kitty and becomes a former crew member of The Blue.
• Rhianne Barreto as Kitty, a British woman who leaves the country with her foster sister, Lana, who is also on the run. She is also becomes a crew member of The Blue
• Jay Ryan as Aaron Winbourne, an Australian and Captain of The Blue. He is also the older brother of Denny.
• Sean Keenan as Dennis "Denny" Winbourne, an Australian crew member of The Blue and younger brother of Aaron.
• Colette Dalal Tchantcho as Shell, an American crew member of The Blue
• Elmo Anton Stratz as Heinrich, a German crew member of the Blue
• Narayan David Hecter as Joseph, a half French, half Filipino crew member of The Blue. He is spiritual even though he was raised a devout Catholic.
• Susie Porter as Chief Inspector Sarah Craven
• Josh McConville as DS Paul Christie
• Gary Sweet as Peter Winbourne, the father of Aaron and Denny and husband of Rachel.
• Anne Looby as Rachel Winbourne, the mother of Aaron and Denny and wife of Peter.
• Jake Macapagal as Colonel Justin Reyes, a Filipino police chief who is investigating multiple crimes

Production

The series is adapted by Kris Mrksa, with Hans Herbots on board as lead director. Initially called The Blue, the series is produced by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios.^[3] Executive producers include Kris Mrksa, Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls.^[4] In January 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+.^[5]

Filming

Filming took place on location during 2022 in Thailand and on the sailing yacht THE BLUE.^[6]

Broadcast

The show was broadcast on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada from May 18, 2023.^[7]

Reception

Saskia Kemsley in the Evening Standard gave the series four stars praising the lead performances, and the pacing of the script as well as the “idyllic locations”.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: NO ESCAPE: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR DRAMA SERIES AT PARAMOUNT+ RELEASED ONLINE. Irishcinephile. May 10, 2023. April 13, 2023.
2. Web site: No Escape:Trailer. TV Tonight. May 10, 2023. David. Knox. April 17, 2023.
3. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Paramount+ Greenlights Fourth UK Original 'The Blue'; Filming To Commence In Thailand Later This Year. Max. Goldbart. March 7, 2022. May 10, 2023.
4. Web site: Paramount+ Reveals Official First Trailer For Original Series No Escape. Paramountanz.com. May 10, 2023.
5. Web site: Paramount+ to Remove Some International Originals (Exclusive). Szalai. Georg. The Hollywood Reporter. January 31, 2024. January 31, 2024.
6. Web site: Stylist. No Escape: your exclusive first look at the major new TV thriller. May 10, 2023. Kayleigh. Dray.
7. Web site: Digital Spy. Sam. Warner. April 13, 2023. Tin Star and Honour stars in first-look trailer of new thriller No Escape. May 10, 2023.
8. Web site: No Escape on Paramount+ review: this nautical drama is a white-knuckle ride . May 19, 2023. May 20, 2023. Saskia. Kemsley. Evening Standard.