The Third Day

A slow, unsettling plunge into an insular island community where grief and ritual blur into a waking nightmare.

Created by

Dennis Kelly, Felix Barrett

Genres

Mystery, Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Jude Law, Katherine Waterston, Freya Allan

Tagline

There are things here you cannot escape.

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.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, isolation, trauma, identity

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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