What is Passenger about?

Passenger is a dark comedy-thriller television series originating from the United Kingdom, marking the screenwriting debut of Andrew Buchan. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Chadder Vale, a community that is thrown into disarray with the emergence of a series of cryptic and otherworldly offenses. Central to the story is Wunmi Mosaku’s character, Riya Ajunwa, a former Metropolitan Police officer seeking a fresh start in this seemingly quiet town as she tends to her ailing mother-in-law. However, her pursuit of tranquility is quickly thwarted as she becomes drawn into the local enigmas and the peculiar lives of the town's residents. The series casts an ensemble featuring David Threlfall as the emotionally scarred fracking site manager, Jim Bracknell, and Daniel Ryan as Derek Jackson, the owner of a bakery facing personal turmoil. Jo Hartley plays the role of the local police station's head, introducing a layer of law and justice to the unfolding dramas. The show delves into the interconnected lives of the townsfolk, including a bread factory accountant, a mechanic with a backstory, and an early-released prisoner trying to reintegrate into society. These individuals, portrayed by Rowan Robinson, Hubert Hanowicz, and Barry Sloane respectively, add depth to the complex narrative. In the midst of their struggles and interpersonal dynamics, the show maintains a darkly comic undertone, cleverly balanced with thriller elements, as each episode unveils more about the unsettling crimes affecting their lives.

The first episode of Passenger aired on March 24, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on April 08, 2024.