New series from Paramount+, Girl Taken is a British psychological thriller consisting of six episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It made its exclusive global debut on the platform on January 8, 2026. Created by David Turpin and produced by Clapperboard Studios, the series features Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, and sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans. This venture aligns with Paramount+'s strategy to bolster its lineup of tense, European-made dramas.
Based on Hollie Overton's novel Baby Doll, the series follows Lily and Abby, twin sisters living in a rural English village. Their peaceful lives are shattered when Lily is abducted by Rick Hansen, a respected local teacher who is well-integrated into the community. As the investigation stalls, the family is left to cope with the void and the growing uncertainty.
Years later, Lily manages to escape. But reclaiming her freedom proves to be more complicated than she imagined: the world she once idealized has moved on without her. As Abby, Lily, and their mother Eve strive to rebuild their lives, the scars of the past resurface, especially since Rick remains at large, willing to twist the truth to serve his own narrative.
The series stars Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones) as Rick Hansen, facing off against Jill Halfpenny (The Cuckoo), who plays Eve, the mother of the twins. Tallulah Evans and Delphi Evans portray Lily and Abby, around whom the story revolves. The cast is rounded out by Vikash Bhai, Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins, and Kiran Krishnakumar.
The screenplay is co-written by David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie, and Nessah Muthy. The series is directed by Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani, known for their work in British television thrillers. Girl Taken centers on a psychological approach, focusing on the emotional aftermath of the kidnapping, family rebuilding, and the battle over controlling the media and legal narratives.
Girl Taken
Series | 2026
Season 1 available on Paramount+ starting January 8, 2026
Drama, Thriller | 6 episodes of 60 minutes
Created by David Turpin | Starring Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Tallulah Evans
Country: United Kingdom
With Girl Taken, Paramount+ offers a dark and emotionally charged thriller rooted in Britain’s tradition of gritty crime dramas. The series delves into family bonds, resilience, and trauma recovery, all while maintaining suspense around the elusive kidnapper on the run.
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