A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.
A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.
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Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Friday - The Father
56m6.9 / 10
After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where inhabitants are preparing for a curious annual festival involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.
Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Dennis KellyGuest stars Jessie Ross, Richard Bremmer, Stanley Auckland, Joe Blakemore, Will Rogers
Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to the mainland, spends the day trying to learn more about the islanders’ beliefs. After a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea with Jess, but is convinced to stay put as the islanders prepare for a dry run of their big event.
Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Dennis KellyGuest stars Jessie Ross, Richard Bremmer, Mani Lad, Stanley Auckland, Lauren Byrne, Joe Blakemore, Amar Chadha-Patel, Tom Lawrence
Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.
Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Dennis KellyGuest stars Jessie Ross, Richard Bremmer, Tai Golding, Tabitha Byron, Mani Lad, Stanley Auckland, Lauren Byrne, Sonera Angel
Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.
Directed by Philippa LowthorpeWritten by Dean O'Loughlin, Kit de Waal, Dennis KellyGuest stars Lauren Byrne, Sonera Angel, Nico Parker, Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell, Paul Kaye, George Potts, Anna Calder-Marshall, Hilton McRae
As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pressed on her past. A peculiar girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place closed off to outsiders.
Directed by Philippa LowthorpeWritten by Dean O'Loughlin, Kit de Waal, Dennis KellyGuest stars Nico Parker, Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell, Paul Kaye, George Potts, Anna Calder-Marshall, Hilton McRae, Naomie Harris, Joe Blakemore
Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.
Directed by Philippa LowthorpeWritten by Dennis KellyGuest stars Stanley Auckland, Lauren Byrne, Sonera Angel, Nico Parker, Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell, Paul Kaye, George Potts, Anna Calder-Marshall
