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The Third Day

TV·2020–2020·1 season, 6 episodes·HBO·Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy·1h·6.5·Created by Dennis Kelly, Felix Barrett

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A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.

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  1. 01The Third Day S01E01Friday - The FatherS01E01 · 6.9After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where inhabitants are preparing for a curious annual festival involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.
  2. 02The Third Day S01E03Sunday - The GhostS01E03 · 6.7Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.
  3. 03The Third Day S01E04Monday - The MotherS01E04 · 6.5Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.

Cast

Jude LawJude LawSamKatherine WaterstonKatherine WaterstonJessFreya AllanFreya AllanKailJohn DagleishJohn DagleishLarryMark Lewis JonesMark Lewis JonesJasonBörje LundbergBörje LundbergProfessor MimirPaddy ConsidinePaddy ConsidineMr. MartinEmily WatsonEmily WatsonMrs. Martin

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2020Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S01E01The Third Day S01E01Season's bestFriday - The FatherSeptember 14, 2020 6.9After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where i
  2. S01E02The Third Day S01E02Saturday - The SonSeptember 21, 2020 6.1Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to t
  3. S01E03The Third Day S01E03Sunday - The GhostSeptember 28, 2020 6.7Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life,
  4. S01E04The Third Day S01E04Monday - The MotherOctober 5, 2020 6.5Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cotta
  5. S01E05The Third Day S01E05Tuesday - The DaughterOctober 12, 2020 6.4As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pres
  6. S01E06The Third Day S01E06Last Day - The DarkOctober 19, 2020 6.4Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.

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