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Miniseries – The Third Day

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A man and a woman make separate journeys to a mysterious island off the British coast.
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The Third Day — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

With a sufficiently arresting atmosphere and captivating performances from stars Jude Law and Naomie Harris, The Third Day is an intriguing - if overly familiar - addition to the folk-horror genre.

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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 12/29/2020
4/5
This is a bold, bonkers, and beautifully crafted piece of storytelling. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma News.com.au 12/08/2020
The six-episode series is part-thriller, part-horror and all-anxiety. Go to Full Review
Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com 10/21/2020
Shows like HBO's The Outsider and films like The Curse of La Llorona have recently trod similar ground, but based on it unique form and finale payoff, The Third Day viewers should allow themselves to be lured onto Osea Go to Full Review
Sarah Ward Concrete Playground 07/08/2022
The Third Day is a striking piece of folk-horror TV all round, but what often proves most staggering is its constant ability to immerse its audience so firmly in its characters' headspace. Go to Full Review
Daniel Seddon NME (New Musical Express) 07/08/2021
3/5
It might not blow anybody's socks off but for those who choose to stick by it, next month's finale promises a mouthwatering - if, likely ill-fated - climax. Go to Full Review
Steve Murray ArtsATL 11/10/2020
Third Day is elevated in its knowingness and also by a cast that includes Jude Law, Naomie Harris, Emily Watson and Paddy Considine...the series doesn't reinvent anything, but it's good, eerie fun. Go to Full Review
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Noel K @nollaig Jun 21 Absolutely bonkers! First episode drew me in then...wtf...off the rails, certifiably nuts...had to stop halfway through E3. Life is too short for me to tolerate this self indulgent nonsense. Next? See more R T. @j_daddee May 20 This show was extremely entertaining and kept me hooked. Watched the entire thing in one go. Was the right amount of suspenseful without traumatizing you. The acting is great and the story line is consistent. I’m giving it five stars to balance out the unnecessary negativity it seems to be getting. See more J M @RT74816738 02/05/2025 It should have been titled "Jude Law's Face." ( and I like him, don't get me wrong). I found it to be disjointed, a little mushy, and chaotic. Some of the camera work was very clever. The sets had an authentic feel, the actors were fine, but the behavior toward Jude's character was murky. It did pick up in a good way toward the end. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 A series that doesn't really kick into gear until it's second half and even then it remains disappointing. It builds the atmosphere nicely, but the plot comes across as a second rate Wickerman and leaves too many questions unanswered. One of the most disappointing shows of 2020. See more jenaro v @JenaroV 09/15/2022 Me gustan los thrillers psicológicos y este no es la excepción, me gusta la estética de la serie con la saturación de los colores que da una visión del estado mental de Sam (que grande Jude Law), pero para quienes vimos los 6 capítulos de corrido se siente un hueco importante entre el 3ro y 4to que nunca se cuenta que es el supuesto festival que se iba a realizar, después si tienes ganas de investigar (mi caso) te das cuenta que HBO hizo un streaming de 12h con los eventos del festival pero sin embargo eso no esta en el material de la serie y es algo importante a contar, eso es lo que más le resto a la serie, de resto es cast es genial, los giros argumentales son muy buenos e impactantes y aunque por momentos se hace lenta, sobre todo en el principio, sirve para aumentar el dramatismo y la ansiedad en el espectador. See more 07/08/2021 It looks like folk horror at first, but it's really trying to show how a feudal/monarchical succession struggle would look in the 'modern' world See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 2020 Friday - The Father After Sam 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; as he meets secretive locals, Sam finds the island difficult to escape. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2020 Saturday - The Son Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and misses the morning crossing to return to the mainland; after a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 2020 Sunday - The Ghost Sam learns the truth about his connection to Osea; Sam is in the fight of his life as he tries desperately to escape the islanders' clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 2020 Monday - The Mother Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday, but the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, and she cannot find a place to stay. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2020 Tuesday - The Daughter Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and is pressed on her past; a unique girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place that is forbidden to outsiders. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 19, 2020 Last Day - The Dark As a battle for power comes to a head, Helen fights to protect her family; tensions come to a dramatic conclusion. Details
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Season Info

Director
Marc Munden, Philippa Lowthorpe
Creator
Dennis Kelly
Screenwriter
Kit de Waal, Dean O'Loughlin, Dennis Kelly
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 2020