The Burning Girls: Release date, cast and latest news
The spooky new Paramount+ series stars Samantha Morton.
As we get ever closer towards Halloween, Paramount+ is releasing its latest original British drama: spooky series The Burning Girls.
The new show is based on the hit novel of the same name and stars Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton in the central role as a vicar and single mother looking to start fresh, who comes across conspiracies and superstitions in her new village.
As well as Morton, the six-part series also stars Ruby Stokes, Rupert Graves, John MacMillan and more - but when will viewers be able to watch it?
Read on for everything you need to know about The Burning Girls on Paramount+.
When will The Burning Girls be released?
The Burning Girls will launch on Paramount+ on Thursday 19th October 2023 - meaning there isn't long to wait now.
The series will be made up of six hour-long episodes.
What is The Burning Girls about?
The Burning Girls is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by CJ Tudor, which centres on ancient superstitions in a close-knit community.
The official synopsis for The Burning Girls says it is a "brand new psychological thriller series starring Samantha Morton and Ruby Stokes, who play a Vicar and her daughter".
The synopsis continues: "Both arrive in a new village in hope of a fresh start but soon find the strange community has terrible secrets."
The Burning Girls cast - Samantha Morton stars
The cast of The Burning Girls is led by Samantha Morton (She Said, The Walking Dead) as Reverend Jack Brooks, while Ruby Stokes (Bridgerton, Lockwood & Co) plays her daughter Flo.
Other main cast members in the series include Conrad Khan (Peaky Blinders), Rupert Graves (Sherlock), John Macmillan (Back) and Safia Oakley-Green (Sherwood).
- Samantha Morton as Reverend Jack Brooks
- Ruby Stokes as Flo Brooks
- Conrad Khan as Lucas Wrigley
- Rupert Graves as Simon Harper
- Élodie Grace Orkin as Rosie Harper
- Janie Dee as Clara Rushton
- David Dawson as Aaron Marsh
- Paul Bradley as Reverend Brian Rushton
- Jane Lapotaire as Joan Hartman
- Jack Roth as Vagrant
- Mollie Holder as Merry Lane
- Safia Oakley-Green as Joy Harris
- Beth Cordingly as Emma Harper
- John Macmillan as Mike Sudduth
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The Burning Girls trailer
You can watch the full trailer for The Burning Girls right here:
The Burning Girls will debut on Thursday 19th October on Paramount+. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our Drama hub or check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
