Series synopsis
Insomnia is a British mystery drama television series that premiered on Paramount+ on May 23, 2024. It was created by Sarah Pinborough. It stars Vicky McClure, Tom Cullen, Smylie Bradwell and India Fowler.
Emma a successful woman fears of losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present.
Premise
Emma a successful woman fears of losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present.
Premise: The past never sleeps.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vicky McClure as Emma Averill
- Tom Cullen as Robert
- Smylie Bradwell as Will
- India Fowler as Chloe
- Leanne Best as Phoebe
- Corinna Marlowe as Patricia
- Lyndsey Marshal as Caroline
- Dominic Tighe as Averill
Supporting cast
- Robert Gilbert as Faisal
- Michelle Bonnard as D.I Hildreth
- Billie Gadsdon as Young Phoebe
- Ella Bernstein as Young Caroline
Guest cast
- Ella Bernstein as Young Caroline
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 23, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 16, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mummy? As her 40th birthday approaches Emma stops sleeping. She realises she is repeating the same unsettling behaviour as her mother, who had a psychotic break on her own 40th. Is she turning into the very monster she has spent a lifetime trying to forget? |
May 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
Bad Blood After their mother unexpectedly dies, Emma and Phoebe are shocked to learn her death is suspicious. Reeling from recent events, and with worsening insomnia, Emma is forced to come clean to her husband Robert about her past. |
May 23, 2024 |
| 3 |
This Family is so Fucked Up As Emma's life continues to unravel, her unsettling nighttime behaviour escalates so she decides to investigate what's happening to her. It becomes apparent that Emma may pose a danger to her own family which has devastating consequences. |
May 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 23, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 20, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday |