Series synopsis
The Baby is an American kids drama television series that premiered on HBO on April 24, 2022. It ended on June 12, 2022. It was created by Sian Robins-Grace, Lucy Gaymer. It stars Michelle de Swarte, Amira Ghazalla, Amber Grappy and Albie Hills.
When 38 year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha's life into a horror show. Where does it come from? What does it want? And what lengths will Natasha have to go to in order to get her life back?
Premise
When 38 year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha's life into a horror show. Where does it come from? What does it want? And what lengths will Natasha have to go to in order to get her life back?
Premise: A little terror.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michelle de Swarte as Natasha
- Amira Ghazalla as Mrs. Eaves
- Amber Grappy as Bobbi
- Albie Hills as The Baby
- Arthur Hills as The Baby
- Patrice Naiambana as Lyle
- Sinéad Cusack as Barbara
- Shvorne Marks as Mags
Supporting cast
- Isy Suttie as Rita
- Tanya Reynolds as Helen
- Seyan Sarvan as Nour
- Karl Davies as Jack
- Divian Ladwa as Fooze
- Sophie Reid as Lydia
- Genesis Lynea as Sam
- Angela Yeoh as Yolanda Ray
- Beau Gadsdon as Sally
- David Cann as Avery
- Dylan Hall as Jacob
- Brig Bennett as Older Glodean
Guest cast
- Beau Gadsdon as Sally
- David Cann as Avery
- Dylan Hall as Jacob
- Brig Bennett as Older Glodean
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 24, 2022 | June 12, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 11, 2021 | October 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Arrival After yet another friend makes a surprise pregnancy announcement, a dejected Natasha heads to a remote cabin to get her head straight – only to be confronted by exactly what she sought to get away from: a baby. |
April 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Seduction Inexplicably reunited with the baby, Natasha scrambles to locate his mother and uncovers an alarming pattern of events on a thumb drive. Later, after her friends confuse the situation further, Natasha reaches out to her estranged sister Bobbi. |
May 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Bulldozer Despite Mrs. Eaves’ shocking solution to her baby problem, Natasha finds herself willing to do anything in exchange for her help – even if it’s the herculean task of nap time. Meanwhile, Bobbi and her partner Sam prepare for an important meeting with their adoption social worker. |
May 8, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kristy and the Snobs After moving in with Watson, Kristy navigates a not-so-warm neighborly welcome. The BSC helps Mary Anne define her post-camp relationship status. |
October 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Claudia and the New Girl A slumber party quiz sparks intrigue, uncertainty and an awkward beginning for Claudia and Mallory. Elsewhere, Kristy learns to let go of control. |
October 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
Stacey's Emergency The BSC prepares to rule the runway as Stacey's special guests for a gala fashion show. But a series of concerning symptoms challenge the glitz and glam. |
October 11, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 12, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:30:00 |