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The Midwich Cuckoos

The Midwich Cuckoos
★ 6.5/10•2022•49m•15•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Mystery
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A small fictional village in England is completely subdued by an alien presence for an entire day. Upon waking, it is discovered that numerous women in the town are pregnant.

StatusEnded
Runtime49m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 2, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Bad ThingsE159m

Bad Things

May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible.

Jun 2, 2022

Episode 2 - In This TogetherE245m

In This Together

Midwich is recovering from the blackout when a shocking discovery is made: every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone on May 6th has fallen pregnant. But of graver concern to Dr Susannah Zellaby is the unnerving responses of the pregnant women.

Jun 9, 2022

Episode 3 - The HiveE345m

The Hive

Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.

Jun 16, 2022

Episode 4 - Hide and SeekE446m

Hide and Seek

Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralise her.

Jun 23, 2022

Episode 5 - Why Are You Lying?E544m

Why Are You Lying?

With Susannah ostracised, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile Zoe and Sam are galvanised into action by another miracle.

Jun 30, 2022

Episode 6 - Not an Ice CreamE647m

Not an Ice Cream

Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth.

Jul 7, 2022

Episode 7 - DepartureE763m

Departure

After more bloodshed, the children plan to leave. Susannah volunteers to go with them and strives to get Cassie to safety. It is evident now that they must be stopped. And there's no easy way out.

Jul 14, 2022

Actors

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Susannah Zellaby

Max Beesley

Max Beesley

Paul Haynes

Aisling Loftus

Aisling Loftus

Zoe Moran

Ukweli Roach

Ukweli Roach

Sam Clyde

Lara Rossi

Lara Rossi

Jodie Blake

Synnøve Karlsen

Synnøve Karlsen

Cassie Stone

Samuel West

Samuel West

Bernard Westcott

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