Series synopsis
Origin is a British sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on YouTube Premium on November 14, 2018. It ended on November 14, 2018. It was created by Mika Watkins. It stars Sen Mitsuji, Natalia Tena, Tom Felton and Siobhán Cullen.
A group of troubled passengers wake up on a damaged spaceship abandoned in deep space, each having left behind a dark past in search of a fresh start on a newly colonized planet. As their terrifying situation spirals into paranoia, they come to realize that the greatest threat to their dream of starting over – and indeed their lives – is something far darker than the pasts they were so desperate to escape.
Premise
A group of troubled passengers wake up on a damaged spaceship abandoned in deep space, each having left behind a dark past in search of a fresh start on a newly colonized planet. As their terrifying situation spirals into paranoia, they come to realize that the greatest threat to their dream of starting over – and indeed their lives – is something far darker than the pasts they were so desperate to escape.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sen Mitsuji as Shun Kenzaki
- Natalia Tena as Lana Pierce
- Tom Felton as Logan Maine
- Siobhán Cullen as Katie Devlin
- Philipp Christopher as Baum Arndt
- Madalyn Horcher as Abigail Garcia
- Nora Arnezeder as Rey
- Fraser James as Henri
Supporting cast
- Adelayo Adedayo as Lee
Guest cast
- Alana Boden as Ayko
- Sven Ruygrok as Professor
- Wil Coban as Max Taylor
- Millie Davis as Ruby Touré
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 14, 2018 | November 14, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Road Not Taken The passengers wake up on board the Origin, abandoned in space. They search for other survivors, but find something else entirely. |
November 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Lost on Both Sides A tense showdown prompts a difficult decision. Shun and Lana realise that the threat could be nearer than any of them thought. |
November 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
Bright Star A survivor’s life hangs in the balance – and they hold the key. A new discovery threatens to tear the group apart. |
November 14, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube Premium |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 14, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |