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The Third Day

The Third Day

There are things here you cannot escape.

20206.51 Season6 EpisodesEnded

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.

Created by Dede Gardner
Produced by Adrian Sturges, Sumrah Mohammed
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Jude Law

Jude Law

Sam

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

Jess

Freya Allan

Freya Allan

Kail

John Dagleish

John Dagleish

Larry

Mark Lewis Jones

Mark Lewis Jones

Jason

Börje Lundberg

Börje Lundberg

Professor Mimir

Paddy Considine

Paddy Considine

Mr. Martin

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Mrs. Martin

Themes & Keywords

islandtraumaritualcultgriefmissing childtidequestgrieving fathermurder of sonisolated islandanimal sacrificeancestral traditionstrapped on an island

About The Third Day

The Third Day is a mystery, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of island, trauma, ritual, cult, grief, missing child. Created by Dede Gardner, it stars Jude Law, Katherine Waterston, Freya Allan. 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.

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