The Innocents (TV series) explained
| Composer: | Carly Paradis |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Producer: | Chris Croucher |
| Editor: | Matthew Cannings |
| Cinematography: | David Procter |
| Runtime: | 45–55 minutes |
| Company: | New Pictures |
| Channel: | Netflix |
The Innocents is a British supernatural television series created by Hania Elkington and Simon Duric. The series premiered on 24 August 2018 on Netflix.[1]
Premise
Two teenagers, June and Harry, run away together. However, June starts displaying abilities that throw them down a dangerous path.
Cast
Main
- Sorcha Groundsell as June McDaniel, a teenager with supernatural, shapeshifting abilities known as a "shifter"
- Percelle Ascott as Harry Polk, June's boyfriend, who runs away with her
- Sam Hazeldine as John McDaniel, June's stern, overprotective step-father
- Nadine Marshall as Christine Polk, Harry's mother and a police officer
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Steinar, Halvorson's troubled right-hand man
- Laura Birn as Elena Askeland, June's mother and a shifter who struggles to control her power.
- Ingunn Beate Øyen as Runa Gundersen, Halvorson's wife and patient, who is suffering from the early onset of dementia
- Arthur Hughes as Ryan McDaniel, June's physically disabled older brother
- Guy Pearce as Bendik "Ben" Halvorson, a man who treats shifters at Sanctum
Recurring
- Jason Done as DCI Doug Squirries, Christine's boss whom she is at odds with.
- Lise Risom Olsen as Sigrid Vollen, a patient of Halvorson who can now control her shifting abilities.
- Philip Wright as Lewis Polk, Harry's father, who was left mentally disabled as a result of Elena shifting into him and then directly into another body.
- Abigail Hardingham as Kam, also known as Freya Gundersen, a shifter whom June and Harry come into contact with. The daughter of Runa, she fled from Sanctum when she was younger.
- Trond Fausa Aurvåg as Alf, a private investigator and high school friend of Steinar, who agrees to help Steinar locate and capture June until things get out of control.
- Andrew Koji as Andrew, Kam's boyfriend.
Production
The series was ordered by Netflix in August 2017.[2] In February 2018, the title was announced, alongside the news that the series would be shot mainly in England (mostly Skipton) and Norway.[3] Carly Paradis composes music for the show.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Petski. Denise. 'The Innocents' Gets Premiere Date On Netflix; First-Look Trailer For British Teen Supernatural Drama. Deadline Hollywood. 10 May 2018. 18 April 2018.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Netflix Picks Up Supernatural Teen Series. Deadline Hollywood. 14 August 2017. 15 February 2018.
- Web site: Sandberg. Bryn Elise. Netflix Picks Up Supernatural Teen Series. The Hollywood Reporter. 15 February 2018. 15 February 2018.
- 990729296179269632 . carlyparadis . Incredible team today in the booth @AIRStudios recording my score to upcoming #Netflix #TheInnocents series with the stunning @LCOrchestra Thank you everyone! X @OlgaFitzRoy @fionatron @TheAWFC . Carly Paradis . 30 April 2018 . 8 May 2018 . en . Paradis . Carly.
