Teacup (TV series) explained
| Creator: | Ian McCulloch |
| Showrunner: | Ian McCulloch |
| Inspired By: | Stinger by Robert R. McCammon |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Network: | Peacock |
| Last Aired: | present |
Teacup is an American horror television series created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by the novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon.
The first season premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2024, and premiered on Peacock on October 10, 2024, with eight half-hour episodes.[1]
Premise
On an isolated ranch in rural Georgia, several people are forced together to face a mysterious threat.
Cast and characters
- Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth, a veterinarian, James' wife
- Scott Speedman as James Chenoweth, a carpenter, Maggie's husband
- Chaske Spencer as Ruben Shanley, a rancher, Valeria's husband
- Kathy Baker as Ellen Chenoweth, James' mother, suffering from multiple sclerosis
- Boris McGiver as Donald Kelly, an army veteran
- Diany Rodriguez as Valeria Shanley, Ruben's wife
- Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth, son of Maggie and James
- Émilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth, daughter of Maggie and James
- Luciano Leroux as Nicholas Shanley, son of Ruben and Valeria
- Rob Morgan as McNab
- Bill Heck as Lt. Olsen
Production
Development
In December 2022, it was announced Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to a contemporary horror series from Ian McCulloch and James Wan.[2] E. L. Katz was announced as the director of the opening episode.[2]
Casting
In February 2024, it was announced Yvonne Strahovski had been cast in the series, now known as Teacup, as Maggie Chenoweth.[3] Scott Speedman was cast that same month to star opposite Strahovski.[4]
Release
The series premiered on Peacock on October 10, 2024.[1]
Reception
Critical response
. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 54 out of 100 based, on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Rice. Lynette. 'Teacup': Peacock Reveals Premiere Date, Shares New Teaser Of Horror Drama At Comic-Con. Deadline Hollywood. July 25, 2024. August 19, 2024.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Peacock Adjusts Development Strategy, Orders Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama & 'Queen's Court' Reality Series, Nears 'Bumper In Berlin' Renewal. Deadline Hollywood. December 16, 2022. August 19, 2024.
- Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Yvonne Strahovski Joins Peacock's Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'. Deadline Hollywood. February 28, 2024. August 19, 2024.
- Web site: Petski. Denise. Scott Speedman Joins Yvonne Strahovski In Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'. Deadline Hollywood. February 29, 2024. August 19, 2024.
- Teacup. tv. teacup. 1. November 17, 2024.
