TV series
The Third Day
Overview
A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.
Details
- First air date
- 2020-09-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Network
- HBO
- Production
- Plan B Entertainment, Punchdrunk, Sky Studios
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Jude Law as Sam
- Katherine Waterston as Jess
- Freya Allan as Kail
- John Dagleish as Larry
- Mark Lewis Jones as Jason
- Börje Lundberg as Professor Mimir
- Paddy Considine as Mr. Martin
- Emily Watson as Mrs. Martin
- Joe Blakemore as The Smiling Boy
- Amar Chadha-Patel as Preacher
- Stanley Auckland as Boy with Glasses
- Lauren Byrne as Mya
Creators and crew
- Dennis Kelly - Creator
- Felix Barrett - Creator
- Cameron Roach - Executive Producer
- Felix Barrett - Executive Producer
- Liz Lewin - Executive Producer
- Jeremy Kleiner - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Friday - The Father
After Sam, a London family man in crisis, 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 involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.
Episode 2: Saturday - The Son
Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to the mainland, spends the day trying to learn more about the islanders’ beliefs. After a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea with Jess, but is convinced to stay put as the islanders prepare for a dry run of their big event.
Episode 3: Sunday - The Ghost
Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.
Episode 4: Monday - The Mother
Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.
Episode 5: Tuesday - The Daughter
As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pressed on her past. A peculiar girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place closed off to outsiders.
Episode 6: Last Day - The Dark
Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.
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