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The Midwich Cuckoos · S1 · E3

The Hive

  • Jun 16, 2022
  • 45 min
  • 6.6

Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.

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About this episode

Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.

Season 1

7 episodes
  1. 1Bad Things

    59 minJun 2, 20226.5

    May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible.

  2. 2In This Together

    45 minJun 9, 20226.4

    Midwich is recovering from the blackout when a shocking discovery is made: every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone on May 6th has fallen pregnant. But of graver concern to Dr Susannah Zellaby is the unnerving responses of the pregnant women.

  3. 3The Hive

    45 minJun 16, 20226.6Now viewing

    Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.

  4. 4Hide and Seek

    46 minJun 23, 20226.7

    Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralise her.

  5. 5Why Are You Lying?

    44 minJun 30, 20227.0

    With Susannah ostracised, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile Zoe and Sam are galvanised into action by another miracle.

  6. 6Not an Ice Cream

    47 minJul 7, 2022

    Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth.

  7. 7Departure

    63 minJul 14, 2022

    After more bloodshed, the children plan to leave. Susannah volunteers to go with them and strives to get Cassie to safety. It is evident now that they must be stopped. And there's no easy way out.

Guest stars

Dexter Sol AnsellDavid Saunders
Jade HarrisonDeborah Haynes
Aditi PothugantiSunny Chohhan (Young)
Evan ScottConnor Colter (Young)
Hannah TointonRachel Saunders
Anneika RoseAmrita Chohhan
Marianne OldhamJane Colter
Cherrelle SkeeteBryony Cummings
Lewis ReevesCurtis Saunders
India Ria AmarteifioNora Randall
Amy CuddenSarah McLean
Rebekah StatonMary-Ann Phillips
Mark DexterStewart McLean
Amelie Bea SmithCharlotte McLean
Wela MbusiMo
Erin AinsworthLily-Grace Phillips