Series synopsis
The Nevers is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on HBO on April 11, 2021. It ended on May 16, 2021. It was created by Joss Whedon. It stars Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly, Olivia Williams and James Norton.
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Premise
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Premise: A touch of power can change the world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Donnelly as Amalia True
- Ann Skelly as Penance Adair
- Olivia Williams as Lavinia Bidlow
- James Norton as Hugo Swann
- Tom Riley as Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow
- Pip Torrens as Lord Gilbert Massen
- Rochelle Neil as Annie 'Bonfire' Carbey
- Amy Manson as Maladie
Supporting cast
- Zackary Momoh as Dr. Horatio Cousens
- Elizabeth Berrington as Lucy Best
- Viola Prettejohn as Myrtle Haplisch
- Anna Devlin as Primrose Chattoway
- Kiran Sonia Sawar as Harriet Kaur
- Ben Chaplin as Frank Mundi
- Denis O'Hare as Dr. Edmund Hague
- Ella Smith as Désirée Blodgett
- Nick Frost as Declan 'Beggar King' Orrun
- Vinnie Heaven as Nimble Jack
Guest cast
- Dan Mersh as Mr. Hapslich
- Phillipa Dunne as Mrs. Hapslich
- Rachel Summers as Katherine Cousens
- Abra Thompson as Hugo's Housemaid
- Skye Lourie as Katie (Chorus Girl)
- Jay Simpson as Tunnel Foreman
- Martin Bishop as Dr. Beldon
- Nesba Crenshaw as Mrs. Beldon
- Matt Butcher as Devil / Baritone
- Nick Bartlett as Drunk Man
- Henri Charles as Newspaper Boy
- Angus Brown as Man (Beggar King's Henchman)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | February 14, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 11, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's a Good Day After True's shocking origin is revealed, she must deal with aftermath of a shocking event that greatly impacts the Touched. |
February 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
I Don't Know Enough About You Horatio faces tests of loyalties, while True and Penance prepare for what's coming. |
February 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fever Maladie makes her move, can True stop her? |
February 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot London, 1899. Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial killer named Maladie. |
April 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Exposure With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down, while Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Meanwhile, the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event, Hugo Swann enlists Lavinia’s younger brother Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise, and a deranged doctor conducts a series of experiments. |
April 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Ignition Penance creates an amplifier to spread Mary's hope-inspiring song across the city – but first, Mary must find her elusive voice. As danger mounts against her group, Amalia propositions an unlikely ally and sets out to expand the Orphanage's reach. Swann further entangles Augie and Mundi in his business affairs. |
April 25, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2021 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |