
The Third Day
Creator Dennis Kelly, Felix Barrett · Starring Jude Law, Katherine Waterston, Freya Allan
There are things here you cannot escape.
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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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Friday - The FatherSeptember 14, 2020 · 56 minAfter 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: 2. Saturday - The SonSeptember 21, 2020 · 55 minPlagued 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: 3. Sunday - The GhostSeptember 28, 2020 · 54 minSam 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: 4. Monday - The MotherOctober 5, 2020 · 55 minWinter. 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: 5. Tuesday - The DaughterOctober 12, 2020 · 57 minAs 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: 6. Last Day - The DarkOctober 19, 2020 · 57 minHelen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.
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Credits
- Jude LawSam · 6 episodes
- Katherine WaterstonJess · 6 episodes
- Freya AllanKail · 6 episodes
- John DagleishLarry · 6 episodes
- Mark Lewis JonesJason · 6 episodes
- Börje LundbergProfessor Mimir · 6 episodes
- Dennis KellyCreator
- Felix BarrettCreator
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 60 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- September 14, 2020
- LAST AIRED
- October 19, 2020
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Plan B Entertainment, Punchdrunk, Sky Studios
























