Series synopsis
Requiem is a British animation mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC One on February 2, 2018. It ended on March 16, 2018. It was created by Kris Mrksa. It stars Lydia Wilson, Joel Fry, Joanna Scanlan and Brendan Coyle.
Momosuke is a young man with a dream: to travel Japan and collect one hundred stories. He journeys from place to place, searching for tales of the paranormal and bizarre, hoping to collect tales to publish in his book. However, the calm of Momosuke's life soon is shattered by a chance meeting with three sinister beings: Mataichi the priest, Nagamimi the bird-caller, and the beautiful Ogin. Soon, Momosuke learns that there might be more to his newfound comrades than first meets the eye...
Premise
Momosuke is a young man with a dream: to travel Japan and collect one hundred stories. He journeys from place to place, searching for tales of the paranormal and bizarre, hoping to collect tales to publish in his book. However, the calm of Momosuke's life soon is shattered by a chance meeting with three sinister beings: Mataichi the priest, Nagamimi the bird-caller, and the beautiful Ogin. Soon, Momosuke learns that there might be more to his newfound comrades than first meets the eye...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lydia Wilson as Matilda Gray
- Joel Fry as Harlan 'Hal' Fine
- Joanna Scanlan as Janice Gray
- Brendan Coyle as Stephen Kendrick
- Claire Rushbrook as Rose Morgan
- Tara Fitzgerald as Sylvia Walsh
- Clare Calbraith as PC Graves
- Sian Reese-Williams as Trudy Franken
Supporting cast
- Sam Hazeldine as Sean Howell
- James Frecheville as Nick Dean
- Richard Harrington as Aron Morgan
- Simon Kunz as Lloyd Satlow
- Dyfan Dwyfor as Ed Fenton
- Nick Hobbs as Ewan Dean
- Andy Clarkson as Sound Technician
- Nimmi Harasgama as DI Alice Brenton
- Alex Brockdorff as Hunk
- Gareth Key as Paramedic
- Bella Ramsey as Young Matilda
- Caroline Martin as Ms Clancy
Guest cast
- Nick Hobbs as Ewan Dean
- Andy Clarkson as Sound Technician
- Nimmi Harasgama as DI Alice Brenton
- Alex Brockdorff as Hunk
- Gareth Key as Paramedic
- Bella Ramsey as Young Matilda
- Caroline Martin as Ms Clancy
- Gareth Mason as Locksmith
- Ffion Jolly as Yard Duty Teacher
- Mali Morse as Trudy Franken (10 years old)
- Lisa Zahra as School Mum
- Oliver Lansley as Carl
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 2, 2018 | March 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Matilda Successful cellist Matilda Grey puts her career on hold to investigate whether her mother's suicide is connected to the disappearance of a girl from a Welsh village. |
February 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Blue Room Matilda has unsettling encounters with residents of Penllynith and grows increasingly suspicious of Rose, while events in Dean House become evermore sinister. |
February 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Necklace Matilda's revelation reopens old wounds for the residents of Penllynith, and the Dean family's sinister connections are revealed. Rose is pushed to breaking point. |
February 16, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 2, 2018 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |