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The Midwich Cuckoos
Drama, Science-Fiction · 2022 · Rated 6.2/10
Last aired: S1 E7, Departure · 2022-06-02
The Midwich Cuckoos is set in Midwich, a small English commuter town that is liberal and aspirational, populated by nuclear families and affluent high streets. A place where nothing much happens – and for a very good reason. That is until the twilight hours of a summer's day when a sleepy corner of Midwich is plunged into panic. People pass out on their feet without warning, without reason.
Anyone who tries to enter meets the same fate. And nobody can understand why. When the mysterious blackout is lifted, life for those affected returns to apparent normality – except every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone has suddenly and inexplicably fallen pregnant. As news spreads and tensions simmer, it is up to gifted psychotherapist Dr Susannah Zellaby to help support those affected through the emotional wilderness.
Season 1
E1
Bad Things
2022-06-02 · 58 min
A quiet town is hit by a supernatural event that leaves everyone in a certain part of it unconscious, and all the women of childbearing age are found to be suddenly and inexplicably pregnant. As news spreads and tensions simmer, it is up to psychotherapist Dr Susannah Zellaby to help support those affected, while local detective DCI Paul Haynes is given the tasked of maintaining order.
E2
In This Together
2022-06-02 · 45 min
As the town recovers from the devastating effects of the blackout, a truly horrifying discovery is made and an emergency town meeting is called to address the issue. Susannah manages to foster calm in the community, but secretly she is fearful of what this phenomenon might mean, particularly for Cassie.
E3
The Hive
2022-06-02 · 45 min
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.
E4
Hide and Seek
2022-06-02 · 46 min
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.
E5
Why Are You Lying?
2022-06-02 · 43 min
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.
E6
Not An Ice Cream
2022-06-02 · 46 min
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.
E7
Departure
2022-06-02 · 63 min
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.
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Keeley Hawes
Dr Susannah Zellaby
