The Nevers

7.9
2021

In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. Pilot

6.0

London, 1899. Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial killer named Maladie.

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2. Exposure

5.5

With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down, while Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Meanwhile, the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event, Hugo Swann enlists Lavinia’s younger brother Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise, and a deranged doctor conducts a series of experiments.

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3. Ignition

5.5

Penance creates an amplifier to spread Mary's hope-inspiring song across the city – but first, Mary must find her elusive voice. As danger mounts against her group, Amalia propositions an unlikely ally and sets out to expand the Orphanage's reach. Swann further entangles Augie and Mundi in his business affairs.

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4. Undertaking

5.2

While Mundi seeks justice, Amalia and her most trusted advisors make a list of potential enemies. Harriet, Primrose, and the other Orphans attempt to decipher a message. Later, Amalia exposes an unexpected threat.

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5. Hanged

4.8

As the city buzzes with anticipation over a pending execution, Penance grapples with a moral calling at odds with Amalia's plan. With the two women at a crossroads, the Orphans must decide whom to follow.

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6. True

5.8

After Amalia's origin story is revealed, a long-awaited reunion crystallizes the Orphans' mission.

Cast

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Laura Donnelly

Amalia True

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Ann Skelly

Penance Adair

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Olivia Williams

Lavinia Bidlow

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James Norton

Hugo Swann

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Tom Riley

Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow

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Pip Torrens

Lord Gilbert Massen

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Rochelle Neil

Annie 'Bonfire' Carbey

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Amy Manson

Maladie

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Zackary Momoh

Dr. Horatio Cousens

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Viola Prettejohn

Myrtle Haplisch

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Anna Devlin

Primrose Chattoway

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Kiran Sonia Sawar

Harriet Kaur

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Ben Chaplin

Frank Mundi

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Denis O'Hare

Dr. Edmund Hague

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Ella Smith

Désirée Blodgett

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Nick Frost

Declan 'Beggar King' Orrun

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Reviews

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Peter89Spencer

8/10

I had reservations of this at first. But after watching the first episode, I got interested. Then up to the final 2 episodes I was left on the edge of my seat with those surprising twists!

The Nevers wasn't a fantasy show, but rather a science fiction series that looked like a fantasy. How they did it was genius!
I can't wait for the second half.

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