Series synopsis
Surface is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on July 28, 2022. It ended on April 10, 2025. It was created by Veronica West. It stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Stephan James and Ari Graynor.
A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.
Premise
A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.
Premise: Who do you trust when you can't trust yourself?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Sophie Ellis
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as James Ellis
- Stephan James as Thomas Baden
- Ari Graynor as Caroline
- Phil Dunster as Quinn Huntley
- François Arnaud as Harrison
- Gavin Drea as Callum Walsh
- Millie Brady as Eliza Huntley
Supporting cast
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Hannah
- Freida Pinto as Grace Daaveed
- Rupert Graves as Henry Huntley
- Joely Richardson as Olivia Huntley
- Tara Fitzgerald as Anne Huntley
- Nina Sosanya as Julia
- Christin Park as Victoria
- Victoria Morgan as Alexandra
- Stefania Indelicato as Michelle
- Chiara Zanni as Kate
- Derek Kwan as Paramedic #1
- Don Mike as Paramedic #2
Guest cast
- Christin Park as Victoria
- Victoria Morgan as Alexandra
- Stefania Indelicato as Michelle
- Chiara Zanni as Kate
- Derek Kwan as Paramedic #1
- Don Mike as Paramedic #2
- Dimitri Vantis as Cab Driver
- Patrick Sparling as Male Coast Guardsman
- Sherilyn Allen as Danielle
- Veenu Sandhu as Anika
- Bo Martynowska as Medical Assistant
- Cole Vigue as Li-Bo Bartender
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | July 26, 2022 | September 1, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 18, 2025 | April 10, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sci-Fi Special Effects |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ictus Sophie's physical wounds have healed, but she's still plagued by memory loss and a feeling that her life is not as it seems. |
July 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Muscle Memory Her suspicions of her husband growing, Sophie attempts to get away from James and learn the real truth about their marriage. |
July 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
New Person, Same Old Mistakes Caroline's betrayal has Sophie doubting who—and what—to believe. Sophie looks to Baden for answers, and a motive is finally revealed. |
July 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Money Sophie makes a power play to establish herself in the Huntleys' world and reconnect with Eliza. A journalist contacts Sophie to be his source. |
February 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Speak of the Devil Eliza and Sophie rekindle their relationship. At Quinn and Grace's engagement party, tensions rise and an unexpected guest shows up. |
February 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Kintsugi Callum warns Sophie about the danger of trying to take down the Huntleys, as she deals with a new complication from her past. |
March 6, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 28, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 10, 2025 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday |