The Castaways (2023 TV series)
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| Created by | Ben Harris |
| Based on | The Castaways by Lucy Clarke |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Producer | Myf Hopkins |
| Cinematography | Tom Pridham |
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| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 26 December 2023 |
The Castaways is a television series made for Paramount+ adapted from the book of the same name by Lucy Clarke. The series stars Sheridan Smith and Céline Buckens as sisters.
Synopsis
[edit]After her sister Lori goes missing whilst travelling abroad, Erin travels to Fiji to investigate the use of her missing sister's credit card on a remote Pacific island.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Sheridan Smith as Lori Holme
- Céline Buckens as Erin Holme
- Brendan Cowell as Mike Brasse
- Dominic Tighe as Daniel Elridge
- Lasarus Ratuere as Felix Vatubua
- Charlotte Vega as Amber
- Celeste Dodwell as Natasha
Production
[edit]Clapperboard Studios and Blackbox Multimedia produced the series. Mike Benson, Ben Harris, Giuliano Papadia and Chiara Cardoso are executive producers with Harris adapting the book as lead writer. Other writers include Polly Buckle and Jesse O’Mahoney. Myf Hopkins served as the series producer. Andy Tohill and Ryan Tohill directed episodes.[2]
Filming
[edit]Location took place in Fiji and Greece, beginning in June 2023.[3][4]
Broadcast
[edit]The series aired on subscription channel Paramount+ in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2023, with all episodes made available immediately.[5][6] It will broadcast in the UK on free-to-air terrestrial television Channel 5 from 26 January 2025.[7]
Reception
[edit]The Guardian described The Castaways as: "A darkly plotted and sunnily staged piece of escapism.",[8] and Digital Spy said that "you'll have a right rollicking good time while you're in the thick of it."[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Bedigan, Mike (3 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith and Celine Buckens to star in TV adaptation of The Castaways". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (2 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith & Céline Buckens To Star In Paramount+ UK Adaptation Of Lucy Clarke Novel 'The Castaways'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Hibbs, James (3 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith and Céline Buckens lead new thriller The Castaways". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Criag, David (6 October 2023). "Sheridan Smith in first look at new thriller The Castaways". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Harp, Justin (6 October 2023). "Sheridan Smith stars in first look at new suspense thriller The Castaways". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (13 December 2023). "More from Sheridan Smith's exclusive Radio Times magazine shoot". Tadio Tines. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Craig, David (14 January 2025). "Sheridan Smith thriller The Castaways confirms Channel 5 air date". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "The Castaways to Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare – the seven best shows to stream this week | Television & radio | the Guardian".
- ^ "The Castaways review: Is Sheridan Smith's Lost-style show worth a watch?". Digital Spy. 26 December 2023.
