TV series
Shining Girls
Overview
Years after a brutal attack left her in a constantly shifting reality, Kirby Mazrachi learns that a recent murder is linked to her assault. She teams with veteran reporter Dan Velazquez to understand her ever-changing present—and confront her past.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-04-28
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Network
- Apple TV
- Production
- MRC, Love & Squalor Pictures, Appian Way, MacLaren Entertainment
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Elisabeth Moss as Kirby Mazrachi
- Wagner Moura as Dan Velazquez
- Phillipa Soo as Dr. Jin-Sook 'Jinny' Gwansun
- Chris Chalk as Marcus
- Amy Brenneman as Rachel
- Jamie Bell as Harper
- Erika Alexander as Abby
- Alex Goodrich as Bertie
- Sadieh Rifai as Lakshmi Awad
- Jason Wells as Ben
- Christopher Meister as Clarence
- Christopher Denham as Leo Jenkins
Creators and crew
- Silka Luisa - Creator
- Rebecca Hobbs - Executive Producer
- Elisabeth Moss - Executive Producer
- Michael Hampton - Executive Producer
- Lauren Beukes - Executive Producer
- Jennifer Davidson - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Cutline
Kirby Mazrachi suspects her attacker from years earlier may be responsible for a recent murder, but she's challenged by her shifting reality.
Episode 2: Evergreen
After new evidence supports Kirby's theory, reporter Dan Velazquez weighs using her as a source. Kirby takes a closer look at the victim.
Episode 3: Overnight
Kirby and Dan look to the past, uncovering multiple cold cases with puzzling similarities. Harper takes a dangerous new interest in Dan.
Episode 4: Attribution
As pressure mounts to go to print, Dan explores possible connections between the murder victims. Kirby tries to make sense of a piece of evidence.
Episode 5: Screamer
Dan's article gains traction across the city. After a harrowing encounter, Kirby's grasp of reality comes into question.
Episode 6: Bright
When Harper returns home from war, he finds a new beginning.
Episode 7: Offset
A fresh lead sparks a breakthrough in the story. After Kirby drops a bombshell on Marcus, she goes to help a new friend.
Episode 8: 30
As Kirby's reality spirals, she sets her sights on finally tracking down Harper.
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