Series synopsis
Just Act Normal is a British drama comedy television series that premiered on BBC Three on April 16, 2025. It was created by Janice Okoh. It stars Chenée Taylor, Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie, Akins Subair and Sam Buchanan.
Three stubbornly optimistic siblings have a dark secret. When their mum disappears, they will do anything to keep it quiet so they can stay together as a family, but – as feistily resilient and fiercely loyal as they are - can they really outwit the authorities and carry on with life under the radar?
Premise
Three stubbornly optimistic siblings have a dark secret. When their mum disappears, they will do anything to keep it quiet so they can stay together as a family, but – as feistily resilient and fiercely loyal as they are - can they really outwit the authorities and carry on with life under the radar?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chenée Taylor as Tiana
- Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie as Tanika
- Akins Subair as Tionne
- Sam Buchanan as Dr. Feelgood
- Romola Garai as Ms. Jenkins
Guest cast
- Beau Benally as Kimone
- Nataylia as Jackie
- Adam Little as Jamie
- Penelope Freeman as Mrs. Kitley
- Amber Olivia Appiah as Disney
- Simon Callisto as Embalming Guy
- Ali Mylon as Mother
- Julie Rose Smith as Child's Mother
- Jenny Stokes as Old Lady
- Alexander Arnold as Rory
- Jennifer Metcalfe as Candy
- Talitha Wing as Rome
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 16, 2025 | April 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tiana, Tionne and Tanika try to live life under the radar after their mum seemingly disappears, but when her drug dealer arrives demanding money, their secret risks being exposed. |
April 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The siblings’ secret’s exposed. Tiana plans their escape but fails and is forced to confront their estranged dad. Feelgood offers to help, but there's a catch - he wants to move in. |
April 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The siblings navigate life with Feelgood whilst dodging Leo's suspicions. Jamie takes Tiana on an impromptu date, while Ms Jenkins grows worried about Tanika’s home life. |
April 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 30, 2025 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 06:00:00 |