The Castaways (2023) is the newest release to come from Paramount’s deal with million copy selling author- Lucy Clarke. Starring a personal favorite of mine Sheridan Smith and being a thriller based on a book (we all know how amazing Jaws is), I just had to check it out! So here is our review on the Castaways…
Details of The Castaways
Distributor: Paramount+
Production Companies: Clapperboard Studios & Blackbox Multimedia
Created by: Ben Harris
Based on: The Castaways (2021) by Lucy Clarke
Director: Andy Tohill & Ryan Tohill
Executive Producers: Mike Benson, Ben Harris, Giuliana Papadia, & Chiara Cardoso
Scriptwriters: Ben Harris, Polly Buckle, & Jesse O’Mahoney
Main Cast: Sheridan Smith, Celine Buckens, Brendan Cowell, Dominic Tighe, Lasarus Ratuere, Charlotte Vega, & Celeste Dodwell
Released: 26th December 2023
No. of Series: 1
No. of Episodes: 5
Certificate: 15
Story of The Castaways
The story follows two sisters who have been very closely involved in each other’s lives. With the youngest of the two actually living with her older sister and her husband. Something that has been causing a strain on their relationship. Unknown to the oldest, the sister knows of the husband’s infidelity but keeps the affair a secret. Only telling her sister when she is confronted with the idea of it. The two fight before getting on their flight. A flight that never arrives at it’s destination.
Tring to blow of steam from their big fight, Erin, the younger sister, ends up finding her way into the pilot’s bed. Only for him to steal her phone and have her miss boarding the flight. Erin waits to hear back of her sister Lori only to discover the plane went missing. What happened?
The miniseries follows us watching Erin uncover what happened to her sister. After she is tipped off to her sister being alive after her credit card is used on the isle of Fiji. As well as following life on the Island with Lori and other crash survivors. That’s as much of a brief description I can give, without getting to into detail and wading into spoiler territory.
Analysis of The Castaways
Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith bounces back in a big. Big way with The Castaways. Going against the comedic type cast she usually portrays; Lori is arguably her strongest character to date. She’s tough, a natural leader, stubborn, and determined. She is massively enthralling, and you do find yourself rooting for her like a cheerleader on the side of a football pitch.
The Island
Just like in Lost the characters that survive the crash are not as they seem. The story slowly unravels their morals, past, and personalities. Providing more than noteworthy twist! You see Lori develop into a mortified survivor into the one thriving the most on the island. With a lot of the group slowly coming round to the idea of not trying to return to their old lives. Many of the survivors find love and happiness in their limited home. Allowing to be free from things like mobile phones, as Amber mentions. This could be seen as a sense of Stockholm Syndrome with the survivors eventually coming around to their captive- the island. Not wishing to try and escape the “safety” they have conformed to on the island.
Based on a Book
The miniseries is based on a novel by Lucy Clarke. The Castaways can be purchased on Amazon. Released in July 2021 the book has reached the New York Bestsellers list, garnered over 7,640 reviews granting the book a solid 4.5 rating.
Summary of The Castaways
Excellent performances across the board are seen within The Castaways but, the single breakout star has to be Sheridan Smith! Doing a against type role, she drops her usual comedic talents to showcase just how talented she is. Giving one of the best performances of all time in my opinion. She expertly showcases her emotions with little changes in body movement or facial cues and delivers her most complex character to date. You need to watch The Castaways even if it’s just to see Smith spread her wings as an actress and soar!
Overall Rating: 9 – Outstanding!
You can watch The Castaways on Paramount+, or on Amazon through the Paramount+ channel.
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Movie: Bad Boys: Ride or Die Production Company: Columbia Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah Producers: Doug Belgrad, Chris Bremmer, Jerry Bruckheimer Main Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence Release Date: 5th June 2024 Running Time: 115 minutes Certificate: 15 Introduction: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence continue to bounce off each other… Read more: Bad Boys: Ride or Die review - Reus 2 – Game Review
A God simulating roguelike, Reus released to great fan and critical acclaim back in 2013. Finally, Abbey Games have saw their senses after once again dipping into the god game genre with Godhood and finally made a sequel to Reus. Reus 2 released in May 2024 and immediately blew me away with its art design,… Read more: Reus 2 – Game Review - PokéRogue – Game Review
Pokémon fans have been creating their own rom-hacks for years, with them gaining even more popularity recently. It seems more rom hacks are being made than ever before. This has brought countless free games that you could sink hundreds of hours into. From Pokémon Emerald Rogues, Emerald Eights, Pokémon Team Rocket, all the Pokémon Fusion… Read more: PokéRogue – Game Review - Movie Review: Atlas (Peyton, 2024)
Movie: AtlasProduction Companies: ASAP Entertainment, Safehouse Pictures, Nuyorican Productions, Berlanti-Schechter FilmsDirector: Brad PeytonProducers: Brad Peyton, Jeff Fierson, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Greg Berlanti, Sarah SchechterScriptwriters: Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli ColeiteMain Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark StrongRelease Date: May 24th 2024Running Time: 120 minutesCertificate: 12A Introduction… Read more: Movie Review: Atlas (Peyton, 2024) - Deep Fear (Adams, 2023) – Movie Review
Deep Fear is one of the latest Jaws rip-offs to bless our screens. This time blending the premise of Jaws and Young Offenders into a shark infested crime story. That alone makes the film seem a lot more entertaining than it actually is but it still deserves praise for its premise. But is it still… Read more: Deep Fear (Adams, 2023) – Movie Review - The Netherley Hillbillies Review – Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
The Netherley Hillbillies s a really funny story that focuses on family and fortune, with a Scouse twist. Check this show out when you can! - Sting review
Movie: Sting Production Company: Pictures in Paradise, Screen Australia, Align, See Pictures, Screen New South Wales Director: Kiah Roache-Turner Producers: Chris Brown, Will Gammon, Mark Gooder Main Cast: Jermaine Fowler, Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Noni Hazlehurst, Robyn Nevin, Penelope Mitchell Release Date: 31st May 2024 Running Time: 92 minutes Certificate: 15 Introduction: This wildly squirmy… Read more: Sting review - Grease Review – Empire Theatre, Liverpool
This production of Grease is a fun-filled night out with all the joy from the original production and the 1978 film. - Best Regular Show Episodes Ranked
Introduction What a Regular Show for us to be ranking… Despite ending nearly six years ago, Regular Show (much like the entirety of Cartoon Network shows) was a huge staple of any child who had Cartoon Network available to them. But as is so often the case with other shows, like Adventure Time or Star… Read more: Best Regular Show Episodes Ranked - Must Play Football Manager 2024 EPL Challenges
We all love a challenge. Something within us drives for excellence, to prove we can do what people thought couldn’t be done. This mentality also exists in us gamers. Sometimes wanting to prove our ability, other times just to add a sense of replay ability to a beloved game we have put hundreds of hours… Read more: Must Play Football Manager 2024 EPL Challenges - Movie Review: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga (Miller, 2024)
Movie: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga Production Companies: Kennedy Miller Mitchell, Domain Entertainment, Village Roadshow PicturesDirector: George MillerProducers: Doug Mitchell, George Miller Scriptwriters: George Miller, Nico LathourisMain Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla BrowneRelease Date: May 24th 2024 (UK)Running Time: 148 minutesCertificate: 15 Introduction And welcome back George Miller! Whilst he had the… Read more: Movie Review: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga (Miller, 2024) - Movie Review: Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Drew Starkey
Title: Hellraiser Production Company: Hulu Director: David Bruckner Producers: Clive Barker & David S. Goyer Scriptwriters: Ben Collins & Clive Barker (based on his book) Main Cast: Oddessa A’zion, Drew Starkey, Brandon Flynn & Jamie Clayton Release Date: October 7 2022 Running Time: 121 Minutes Certificate: 18 Introduction The 11th film in the Hellraiser franchise… Read more: Movie Review: Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Drew Starkey - Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games Ranked
Marvel Ultimate Alliance has taken its rightful place as one of the best superhero game series of all time. Both of the originals hit it out of the park. Providing players with gripping stories, a massive roster of playable characters, and of course alternate costumes. Sadly, when a third installment was finally announced fans were… Read more: Marvel Ultimate Alliance Games Ranked - Fighting With My Family (Merchant, 2019) – Movie Review
Having just had a child, I have found myself watching more and more TV. As my hobby of choice is usually gaming. Gaming requires two hands. Hands which I rarely have free. So, when feeding, or burping, or just comforting I have found myself sat on the couch in front of the TV. Scrolling through… Read more: Fighting With My Family (Merchant, 2019) – Movie Review - Ranking Doctor Who Season 1 Episodes
Introduction Arguably, Doctor Who is the most popular British TV Show and has been since its first broadcast in 1963. It is probably the only TV Show in the world able to get away with recasting its main character over 10 times and still have a dedicated, loyal fanbase. I had never seen Doctor Who… Read more: Ranking Doctor Who Season 1 Episodes - Best British Crime Films Ranked
British crime films have found wavering success, especially abroad. The genre has become something of a hit or miss. With the self-proclaimed “most successful British crime series” Rise of the Footsoldier having most of its sequels be straight to DVD. Despite that Guy Ritchie has shown it is possible to make a blockbuster crime film… Read more: Best British Crime Films Ranked - The Garfield Movie review
Movie: The Garfield Movie Production Company: Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Director: Mark Dindal Producers: Rachel Amanda Alterman, Justin Baldoni, Vanessa Choy Scriptwriters: Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, David Reynolds Main Cast: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames Release Date: 24th May 2024 Running Time: 101 minutes Certificate: U Introduction: This latest re-imagination… Read more: The Garfield Movie review - Bang Average Football – Game Review
Recently released, Bang Average Football, is an RPG arcade football game. In which the player assumes the player-manager role of a non-league club. It’s their goal to recruit new staff, expand the stadium, and bring in new talent. All in the quest to take them to the top! Here is our review on Bang Average… Read more: Bang Average Football – Game Review - Wolves Want VAR AbolishedVAR has seen a variety of controversies thrown it’s way since it’s inclusion in the 2019-2020 season to help referee decision making in matches. Nearly 5 seasons later many people are left frustrated with the inclusion. Deteriorating authority and power of actual officials. Prolonged interruptions to check VAR, and countless more reasons are being thrown… Read more: Wolves Want VAR Abolished
- Movie Review: Coraline, starring the voice of Dakota Fanning
Image Credit : IMDB Movie: Coraline Production Company: Laika Studios Director: Henry Selick Producers: Claire Jennings Main Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Keith David Release Date: 8th May 2009 Running Time: 100 Minutes Certificate: PG Introduction Approaching Coraline’s 15th anniversary celebrations it felt only right to rewatch this brilliant work of animation. Henry Selick created an enchanting yet haunting children’s animation that… Read more: Movie Review: Coraline, starring the voice of Dakota Fanning - Best Ben 10 Episodes Ranked
Introduction Guess what’s back? Back again? Ben 10 lists are back. Please tell your friends…. Terrible segue aside, after we ranked the best episodes of Ben 10: Alien Force last week, what better time to look back at the original Ben 10 series and its best episodes? Whilst Alien Force was definitely a better show… Read more: Best Ben 10 Episodes Ranked
