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After waking in a park with total amnesia — and surrounded by dead bodies, all wearing latex gloves — a young woman must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain’s most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
After waking in a park with total amnesia — and surrounded by dead bodies, all wearing latex gloves — a young woman must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain’s most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
Cast, crew and production details
Emma GreenwellMyfanwy Thomas
Joely RichardsonLinda Farrier
Olivia MunnMonica Reed
Adrian LesterConrad Grantchester
Jon FletcherAlex Gestalt / Teddy Gestalt
Catherine SteadmanEliza Gestalt
Ronan RafteryRobert Gestalt
Aidan O'CallaghanAlan
STARZUnited States
Liberty Global
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
After waking up surrounded by dead bodies and no memory, Myfanwy Thomas is thrown into the world of the Checquy, a paranormal secret service where she's a high-level operative known as a "Rook" - and no one can be trusted.
Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by Al Blyth, Sam Holcroft
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Episode 2
While Myfanwy revisits the crime in search of her past, Monica discovers a dark truth about one of the victims - her lover and fellow agent. One of Myfanwy's dead attackers disappears from the morgue.
Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by Al Blyth, Sam HolcroftGuest stars Lucas Hare
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Episode 3
Myfanwy discovers a disturbing clue to her past, Farrier searches for a scapegoat for the bankside murders, and Monica goes undercover to attend an EVA auction.
Directed by China Moo-YoungWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Simon Bubb
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Episode 4
While Myfanwy uncovers a twisted relationship with her psychiatrist, Monica and Gestalt scour London for a missing EVA who escaped after auction. Farrier makes a connnection wih a mysterious prisoner.
Directed by Sunu GoneraWritten by Al Blyth, Sam HolcroftGuest stars Matt Jessup
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Episode 5
Myfanwy and Monica work to extricate a young EVA, while Gestalt's suspicions of Myfanwy lead to a confrontation. Farrier is suspended, only to seek powerful revenge.
Directed by China Moo-YoungWritten by Al Blyth, Sam HolcroftGuest stars Simon Bubb
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Episode 6
While Myfanwy returns to her childhood home, Farrier faces consequences at the Checquy and Monica copes with the discovery that she was betrayed by Marcus.
Directed by Sunu GoneraWritten by Francesca GardinerGuest stars Robert Ryan
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Episode 7
After a terrifying prophecy, Myfanwy's desperation leads her to a place to trust in a powerful enemy. But when her plans go awry, she is forced to run for her life while her memory slips away.
Directed by Rebecca JohnsonWritten by Al Blyth, Sam HolcroftGuest stars Tamsin Topolski
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Episode 8
Myfanwy and Farrier quickly discover how dangerous life is outside of the Checquy, while Grantchester runs out of options. Myfanwy chooses between her freedom and Farrie's life.
Directed by China Moo-YoungWritten by Lisa Zwerling, Karyn Usher
Where to watch The RookEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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