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Surface

  • TV Series
  • 2022–
  • TV-MA
  • 48m
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Surface (2022)
A woman's quest to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt, and her struggle to understand all the things that led up to that moment.
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Psychological DramaWhodunnitDramaMysteryThriller

A woman's quest to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt, and her struggle to understand all the things that led up to that moment.A woman's quest to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt, and her struggle to understand all the things that led up to that moment.A woman's quest to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt, and her struggle to understand all the things that led up to that moment.

  • Creator
    • Veronica West
  • Stars
    • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • Millie Brady
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    7.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,209
    114
    • Creator
      • Veronica West
    • Stars
      • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
      • Oliver Jackson-Cohen
      • Millie Brady
    • 119User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Sophie
    • 2022–2025
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • James
    • 2022–2025
    Millie Brady
    Millie Brady
    • Eliza
    • 2022–2025
    Ari Graynor
    Ari Graynor
    • Caroline
    • 2022
    François Arnaud
    François Arnaud
    • Harrison
    • 2022
    Phil Dunster
    Phil Dunster
    • Quinn
    • 2025
    Gavin Drea
    Gavin Drea
    • Callum Walsh
    • 2025
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    • Hannah
    • 2022
    Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves
    • Henry Huntley
    • 2025
    Stephan James
    Stephan James
    • Baden
    • 2022
    Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald
    • Anna Huntley
    • 2025
    Nina Sosanya
    Nina Sosanya
    • Julia
    • 2025
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Olivia
    • 2025
    Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto
    • Grace
    • 2025
    John Macmillan
    John Macmillan
    • Richard
    • 2025
    Nicholas Karimi
    Nicholas Karimi
    • Lucas
    • 2025
    Asia-Sky Fenty
    • Young Sophie
    • 2025
    Adwoa Akoto
    Adwoa Akoto
    • Emma
    • 2025
    • Creator
      • Veronica West
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    Reviewers say 'Surface' garners mixed reviews for its mystery and thriller elements. Praise is directed towards the visual aesthetics, Gugu Mbatha-Raw's performance, and the intriguing storyline. However, criticisms highlight a predictable, slow script filled with clichés. Some find characters unlikable and the plot shallow. The show's portrayal of interracial relationships is divisive, with varied opinions on its authenticity. Pacing and series length are often criticized for dragging on too long. Despite these issues, many still find 'Surface' entertaining and recommend it.
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    7gpageau1

    It was entertaining and well acted, but would have made a better movie

    I thought the lead female and male where both excellent actors. Don't listen to all the crazies about this movie being woke. Not a clue what they are talking about. Unless you don't like a white man with a black woman. (We all know that's called something else...not woke) sad that a good show has crappy reviews. I enjoyed it. Especially since I didn't have to commit to a second season. It could have easily been a movie instead of a series though. It's worth the watch.
    7nunya6552

    I'm confused by the "woke" reviews

    Why are people calling this show "woke" and insisting it's a liberal agenda? Is it cause the main character is black and married to a white man? I'm so confused.

    Anyway, it's like a Lifetime movie at best. Script is horrible, but it's entertaining and a fun Friday night watch.
    6timetraveller8

    Keeps you hanging.

    No doubt that this was a good story and the first episodes keep you interested. Unfortunately it appears as if the writers worried about a predictable ending and didn't know what to do for a finale.

    The final episode makes no sense and leaves a lot of loose ends. So it leaves you with a sense of having watched to go to a dead end.
    6aimee925

    You've seen this before

    This isn't terrible but also not great, and certainly not original. In fact, you'll probably have the story figured out within the first few minutes, but if you have nothing else to watch, I can think of a lot worse options out there (like anything on broadcast channels, For all Mankind, and Invasion comes to mind.)

    What I do recommend on Apple is Severance, Black Bird, Defending Jacob, Foundation, See, Ted Lasso, Servant, The Morning Show, Prehistoric Planet..
    6CosyCatNap

    Not much under the surface

    It's not a terrible series, but it's unoriginal. More style than substance, it's a glossy production with a shallow script. Gugu MR does her best, but her character fails to be that interesting. And no, having a black protagonist married to a white man is not "woke" or propaganda. If you think that in 2022 you need to go outside and observe reality.

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • На поверхні
    • Filming locations
      • Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apple
      • Hello Sunshine
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