The Rising (TV series)

The Rising is a 2022 British supernatural crime drama television series produced by Sky Studios.[2] It is based on the 2017 Belgian series (Hotel) Beau Séjour, created by Bert Van Dael and Sanne Nuyens.[3][4][5]

The Rising
Genre
Based on
(Hotel) Beau Séjour
by
  • Bert Van Dael
  • Sanne Nuyens
Written by
Directed by
  • Thora Hilmarsdottir
  • Ed Lilly
  • Carl Tibbetts
  • Paul Walker
Starring
ComposerCarly Paradis
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Pete McTighe
  • Julian Stevens
  • Serena Thompson
Producers
  • Sid Strickland
  • Mark Hedges
  • Jayne Chard
Production locationEngland
Cinematography
  • Craig Feather
  • Dale Elena McCready
  • Angus Mitchell
  • James Rhodes
Editors
  • William Blunden
  • Fiona Brands
  • Dan Robinson
  • Abolfazl Talooni
Running time50 minutes
Production companySky Studios
Original release
NetworkSky Max
Release11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)

Synopsis edit

The Rising tells the story of Neve Kelly, a young woman who finds out that she is dead. After realizing that she has been murdered, she determines to find her killer and get justice. As she begins her investigation, Neve discovers that she has the ability to interfere in the world around her as well as interact with certain individuals, one of whom she grows close to.

Cast and characters edit

Release edit

The first trailer debuted on 6 December 2021, and the series premiered on 22 April 2022.[6] In the United States, the series premiered on 29 May 2023 on the CW.[7]

Production edit

Deadline Hollywood reported that Sky Studios was developing a series based on Hotel Beau Séjour in October 2019.[8] The show was announced in April 2021 and is the first full in-house production for Sky Studios, written by Pete McTighe, Charlotte Wolf, Roanne Bardsley, Gemma Hurley, and Laura Grace. Ed Lilly served as lead director, with McTighe, Serena Thompson, and Julian Stevens executive producing, while Lilly and Wolf also served as associate producers.[9]

Principal photography began in May 2021 in the north of England, with filming locations that included the Lake District and areas surrounding Manchester. The eight episodes were split into four filming blocks, with each two episodes helmed by different directors. Filming ended in October 2021, and post-production continued into early 2022, with final picture and sound work being completed in London.[10]

McTighe stated in May 2022 that he had plans for a second season,[11] to be titled Risen. Sky Studios however cancelled production in March 2023, two months before it was scheduled to start.[12]

Episodes edit

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)
1Episode 1Ed LillyPete McTighe11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
2Episode 2Ed LillyPete McTighe11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
3Episode 3Thora HilmarsdottirCharlene James11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
4Episode 4Thora HilmarsdottirCharlene James11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
5Episode 5Paul WalkerRoanne Bardsley11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
6Episode 6Paul WalkerRoanne Bardsley11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
7Episode 7Carl TibbettsLaura Grace11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A
8Episode 8Carl TibbettsPete McTighe11 March 2022 (2022-03-11)N/A

Marketing edit

In Cumbria, a hologram of the protagonist, Neve, was projected onto Derwentwater the day before the series was released. The figure mouthed "come and find me" to passers-by, who were surprised to stumble upon the projection on their morning walk.[10]

Reception edit

Writing for Fiction Horizon, Nelson Acosta gave the show a mostly positive review, praising Clara Rugaard's acting, as well as the cinematography. He also commented that it lacked humour and dynamism.[13] At The Upcoming, Andrew Murray also complimented newcomer Rugaard and wrote positively about the show's plotlines and hooks. He criticised its focus on teen drama, however.[14]

References edit

  1. ^ "The Rising: Blending Crime and Genre". scifinow.co.uk. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  2. ^ "The Supernatural Is Back — and The Rising Is Taking a Stand Against Sexism". thetimes.co.uk. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Clara Rugaard to Lead Sky's Supernatural Crime Thriller 'The Rising' Based on Belgian Series 'Hotel Beau Séjour'". deadline.com. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  4. ^ "The Rising: Clara Rugaard Stars in Series Inspired by Hotel Beau Sejour". joblo.com. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  5. ^ "The Rising: Sky Max and NOWTV Release Date, Trailer, and Cast of Supernatural Drama with Clara Rugaard". nationalworld.com. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  6. ^ "The Rising: Sky's New Supernatural Thriller Is a Gripping Tale of a Murdered Woman's Quest for Justice". stylist.co.uk. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  7. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (24 April 2023). "The CW Acquires UK Supernatural Thriller The Rising and Aussie Surf Drama Barons — Get Premiere Dates". TVLine.
  8. ^ Peter White (31 October 2019). "Sky Developing Remake of 'True Detective'-Esque Belgian Supernatural Crime Drama 'Hotel Beau Séjour'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  9. ^ Jake Kanter (27 April 2021). "Clara Rugaard to Lead Sky's Supernatural Crime Thriller 'The Rising' Based on Belgian Series 'Hotel Beau Séjour'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  10. ^ a b "To promote The Rising a hologram of a ghost was projected onto Derwentwater". www.nationalworld.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  11. ^ David Craig (4 May 2022). "The Rising creator already has "exciting" plan for season 2". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  12. ^ K.J. Yossman (28 March 2023). "'The Rising' Season 2 Canceled by Sky Shortly Before Going Into Production (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  13. ^ "'The Rising' Review: In This Sky Drama, the Victim Investigates Her Own Murder". fictionhorizon.com. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  14. ^ "The Rising". theupcoming.co.uk. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.

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