The One is a British science fiction television series based on John Marrs's 2016 novel of the same name.[1] It was created by Howard Overman and was released on Netflix on 12 March 2021.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Howard Overman |
| Based on | The One by John Marrs |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 38–43 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 12 March 2021 |
Cast and characters
edit- Hannah Ware as Rebecca Webb[2]
- Dimitri Leonidas as James Whiting
- Amir El-Masry[3] as Ben Naser
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Damien Brown
- Wilf Scolding as Ethan
- Diarmaid Murtagh as Connor Martin
- Lois Chimimba as Hannah Bailey
- Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Mark Bailey
- Pallavi Sharda as Megan Chapman
- Zoe Tapper as Kate Saunders
- Albano Jerónimo as Matheus Silva
- Gregg Chillin as Nick Gedny
- Nadia Albina as Amy Naser
- Simone Kirby as Charlotte Driscoll
- Laura Aikman as Lucy Bell
Production
editOn 15 November 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first series consisting of eight episodes. The series was created by Howard Overman.[4]
Reception
editReview aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 39% based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 5.30/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Too much plot and not enough resolve let The One down, but its fun and flashy thrills may be enough to keep viewers entertained - at least for a little while."[5] Metacritic reported a weighted average score for the series of 51 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [7] |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Catherine Morshead | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Catherine Morshead | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Catherine Morshead | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Jeremy Lovering | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Jeremy Lovering | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Jeremy Lovering | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Brady Hood | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Brady Hood | Howard Overman | 12 March 2021 |
References
edit- ^ "Author John Marrs says Netflix deal for The One a 'wow moment'". BBC News. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (12 February 2021). "Hannah Ware Leads Cast For Netflix Soulmate Sci-Fi Series 'The One'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Amir El-Masry". IMDb.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (15 November 2018). "Netflix Finds 'The One', New Drama Series Where Love Meets DNA Science". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "THE ONE: SEASON 1 (2021): Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "The One (2021)". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (11 March 2021). "'The One' ranks second among dramas about finding love through DNA". CNN. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
External links
edit- The One on Netflix
- The One at IMDb
- The One at Metacritic
- The One at Rotten Tomatoes
