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Season 1 – The Gathering

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A violent attack on a teenager at an illegal beach rave sends shockwaves of suspicion through a Merseyside community; as the community's secrets and lies are laid bare, the truth behind the attack emerges.
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The Gathering — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Jun 4, 2024
4/5
The mostly local cast give naturalistic performances in authentic Scouse accents, led by Morgan, who graduated from drama school only a year ago but is a real find. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Jun 4, 2024
3/5
As Kelly, Morgan is a find, conveying with great skill both her character's sureness of manner and her vulnerability, especially when managing her love life and the gossamer-thin boundaries between friendship and romance. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) May 20, 2024
3/5
The plotting is wayward and the denouement feels forced. What’s impressive is the socio-emotional interplay between the young cast, the sense of real, raw lives being lived. Go to Full Review Aidan Smith Scotsman May 17, 2024
3/5
The class differences can come over clunky but The Gathering gathers terrific energy from those free-runners whose daredevil moves are expertly filmed, and it’s great to see this thrilling pastime have its cool quotient restored... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marisol I @Marisol992 Aug 7, 2026 It crams a lot into the running time - the pressures on young people in the social media age, the toll elite sports take on participants, the challenge for children of 'competitive parenting', the class system and associated social barriers plus more. All done well and in a fairly engrossing way - I binged watched over a day or so. Eva Morgan and Sadie Soverall are excellent leads. Highly recommended. See more andyth55 T @AndyTh55 Mar 11, 2026 The young cast make this what it is. Quite brilliant. Sonny Walker (Adam) and Eva Morgan (Kelly) are outstanding. Really loved it and highly recommended. See more Angela H @Angeladelight1976 Feb 22, 2026 I never leave reviews but wow I had to for this series. Absolutely brilliant, a must watch. Gripping from the outset, fantastic acting and plot. Outstanding performance by the character Kelly. Easily the most convincing and realistic portrayal I've ever seen. That said the entire cast are amazing. 5 stars all round. Can we please have a series 2! See more Philip M @RT09058599 Aug 30, 2025 Makes me realise, that I miss real, authentic people .. a truly moving and deeply emotional drama, I will watch more than once See more Andy S @Andys1968 Jun 13, 2024 The acting is incredible. Kel and Adam in particular. The story is very interesting and intriguing. Great to see merseyside s as the setting. See more Andrew S @RT91419691 Jun 11, 2024 This show was gripping and the young actors were fantastic. The story was very interesting and i was kept glued to it. Had to binge watch it. My parents being from the Wirral it was great to see that area of England. There is a lot here. I must say as confused and troubled some of the kid are, the parents are the ones really messed up. Adam and Kelly- the actors portraying them are so good. I will look out for what they do next. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Helen Walsh

Creator

Eva Morgan

Kelly

Warren Brown

Paul

Max Johnson

Tate

Vinette Robinson

Natalie

Sadie Soverall

Jessica

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 13, 2024 The rivalry between elite gymnasts Kelly and Jessica turns toxic when Kelly is selected for the national squad; Kelly's father Paul is haunted by an accuser from his past, and Kelly becomes jealous of Jessica's growing attraction to Adam. Details Episode 2 Aired May 13, 2024 Natalie's plan to secure her daughter Jessica a spot on the national tumbling gymnastics team comes to fruition, at Kelly's expense; as Natalie's single-minded pursuit of success pushes Jessica into Adam's arms, Jessica is forced to make a decision. Details Episode 3 Aired May 13, 2024 Adam confronts Jessica for ghosting him and discovers she made assumptions about Kyran's identity; Adam's world is thrown into disarray when Jessica is rushed to hospital during his dad's birthday party, and Kelly seems to know the reason why. Details Episode 4 Aired May 13, 2024 Jules is unrelenting in his pursuit of Kelly's father, claiming that Paul assaulted him, while Kelly's previous comments trigger Jules' obsession with Charlie's masculinity; his attempts to intervene in his son's relationships enrage Charlie. Details Episode 5 Aired May 13, 2024 Kelly is shocked to discover the truth about Bazi; as she heads to the illegal beach rave on the remote Hilbre Island, Kelly's threats place her in danger. Details Episode 6 Aired May 13, 2024 Drugs, drink and simmering emotions explode into multiple showdowns and a violent assault at the illegal rave; Kelly is rushed to hospital. Details

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The Gathering — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Gareth Bryn, Amanda Blue
Creator
Helen Walsh
Executive Producer
Simon Heath, Gareth Bryn, Helen Walsh, Roderick Seligman, Laura Cotton
Screenwriter
Helen Walsh
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 13, 2024
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