Series synopsis
Extraordinary is a British comedy action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Disney+ on January 25, 2023. It ended on March 6, 2024. It was created by Emma Moran. It stars Mairéad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna and Luke Rollason.
In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.
Premise
In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.
Premise: More powers. more problems.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mairéad Tyers as Jen
- Sofia Oxenham as Carrie
- Bilal Hasna as Kash
- Luke Rollason as Jizzlord
- Siobhán McSweeney as Mary
- Robbie Gee as Ian
- Safia Oakley-Green as Andy
- Ned Porteous as Luke
Supporting cast
- Darcey Porter Cassidy as Ange
- Eros Vlahos as Gordon
- Robin Weaver as Colette the Interviewer
- Jane Shakespeare as Mrs. Greenham (First Wife)
- Beth Rylance as Mrs. Greenham (Second Wife)
- Edward Wolstenholme as Richard
- Pip Torrens as Mr. Greenham (voice)
- Daniel Tiplady as Tim
- Reis Daniel as Uber Driver
- Ardal O'Hanlon as Martin (voice)
- Bodo Friesecke as Creepy Guy
- Josef Altin as Invisible Mugger
Guest cast
- Siobhán McSweeney as Mary
- Robbie Gee as Ian
- Safia Oakley-Green as Andy
- Ned Porteous as Luke
- Darcey Porter Cassidy as Ange
- Eros Vlahos as Gordon
- Robin Weaver as Colette the Interviewer
- Jane Shakespeare as Mrs. Greenham (First Wife)
- Beth Rylance as Mrs. Greenham (Second Wife)
- Edward Wolstenholme as Richard
- Pip Torrens as Mr. Greenham (voice)
- Daniel Tiplady as Tim
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 25, 2023 | January 25, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 6, 2024 | March 6, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Have Nots Lacking a superpower, Jen resolves to find it herself following a series of humiliating incidents. |
January 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
Magic Bullets The gang try to draw out Jen’s power by inducing stress. Jizzlord transforms at a timely moment. |
January 25, 2023 |
| 3 |
Dead End Job Jen helps Carrie when she channels an unsavoury dead musician. Kash sets up his vigilante group. |
January 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Void Jen enrolls at the clinic, and the gang helms new beginnings amidst a secret family and a breakup. |
March 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Hello Stranger Jen and Jizz juggle father-son bonding with couple bonding; Kash gets a job but at Carrie's work. |
March 6, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Exorcism of Carrie Jackson The gang tackle their fears: intimacy, frumpiness, responsibilities and Halloween. |
March 6, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 6, 2024 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |