Series synopsis
The Expecting is an American mystery drama television series that premiered on Quibi on October 5, 2020. It ended on October 15, 2020. It was created by Ben Ketai. It stars AnnaSophia Robb, Rory Culkin, Mira Sorvino and Hannah Murray.
Follow the dark journey of a young woman down on her luck and pregnant under mysterious circumstances. She must deal with the increasingly disturbing effects of her pregnancy and the potential conspiracy surrounding it.
Premise
Follow the dark journey of a young woman down on her luck and pregnant under mysterious circumstances. She must deal with the increasingly disturbing effects of her pregnancy and the potential conspiracy surrounding it.
Premise: Fear is brought to life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- AnnaSophia Robb as Emma
- Rory Culkin as Tyler
- Mira Sorvino as Dr. Green
- Hannah Murray as Cara
- Daniel K. Isaac as Cody
- Michael Gaston as Ted
- Daniel Washington as Lance
- Ethan Herschenfeld as Tarek
Supporting cast
- Nadezhda Russo as YMCA Member
Guest cast
- Kiara Pichardo as Coworker #1
- Charles Coan as Diner Patron (uncredited)
- Abri as Jess
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | October 5, 2020 | October 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Conception Emma wakes up alone. In the woods. With no clothes on. When she finds something is wrong, she sets out to discover what she can’t remember. |
October 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
Options Emma visits her father for help in dealing with her pregnancy, but a trip to the doctor’s office forces her to open her mind about how to handle the situation. |
October 5, 2020 |
| 3 |
Nesting Emma does her best to prepare for motherhood, including taking up swimming. But something sinister may be lurking within the water. |
October 5, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Quibi |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2020 |
| Runtime | 8 minutes |
| Status | ended |