Stephen Graham is one of our favorite actors and we love hearing about his new projects – but this sounds like it could be his most exciting show yet! The time-altering mystery drama sounds seriously intriguing and is based on Si Spencer’s graphic novel. So what is it all about and when will it hit Netflix? Here’s everything we know so far…
What is Bodies about?
Netflix’s official synopsis has us seriously invested. It reads: “Four detectives. Four timelines. One body. Based on Si Spencer’s fascinating graphic novel, Bodies is a police procedural with a twist. When a body – the same body – is found in Longharvest Lane in East London Ending 1890, 1941, In 2023 and 2053, one detective from each era must investigate.
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“As connections are drawn across the decades, the detectives soon discover that their investigations are connected, and an enigmatic political leader – Elias Mannix – becomes increasingly central. Did he play a role in the murder? Or is something far more sinister at play? To solve the mystery, our four detectives must somehow work together and uncover a conspiracy that spans over 150 years.”
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DS Whiteman in Bodies
When will Netflix’s Bodies be released?
Fans won’t have to wait too long for the eight-part series, it will be released on October 19th and is perfect viewing for people snuggling up for those long autumn evenings!
Who is in the cast of The Body?
In addition to Stephen, who is best known for his roles in Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders, Boardwalk Empire and Time, the cast includes Queen’s Gambit star Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, unorthodox actress Shira Haas and Split star Amaka Okafor.
1890, Kyle Soller as DI Hillinghead, 1941 Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DS Whiteman, 2023 Amaka Okafor as DS Hasan & 2053 Shira Haas as DS Maplewood
What has been the fan reaction to Bodies?
Although only the trailer is currently available, fans are already excited about what to expect from the new, long-running drama. Taking to YouTube, one person commented: “For the first time in a long time, something original from Netflix actually seems to have real potential. I’m looking forward to watching it.” Another person added: “I saw Stephen Graham’s face as a thumbnail. You don’t even have to ask, I’m all for it! The guy has been one of the most underrated actors for a very long time and is one of the greats out there in the UK. This looks good.”
© Photo: BBCStephen has a huge fan base
A third person added: “OK, let me see if I got the point: four detectives from four different eras spanning 150 years, investigating the same murder? Like, not just the same modus operandi or crime scene, but the exact same body as well? You got my attention.”
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Can’t wait to see Bodies? Here are some amazing time travel shows that are already available, so eager fans can enjoy shows including Apple TV+ Shining Girls, which follows an attempted murder victim attacked by a man who travels through time to kill his victims, Netflix’s Dark , a twist about a missing child and Amazon Prime Video’s Paper Girls, which follow a group of teenage girls from the ’80s who accidentally find themselves in the present day after an encounter with aliens.
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