Black Narcissus
Series Overview
Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode Three”
As Dilip Rai and Kanchi are discovered together, Clodagh and Ruth clash over Mr. Dean. All the nuns must confront their desires…with tragic consequences.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Paradise. Perversion. Sanctuary. Sin. - BBC TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-06
Cast & Creators
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Gemma Arterton
Sister Clodagh
Alessandro Nivola
Mr. Dean
Aisling Franciosi
Sister Ruth
Diana Rigg
Mother Dorothea
Jim Broadbent
Father Roberts
Rosie Cavaliero
Sister Briony
Karen Bryson
Sister Philippa
Patsy Ferran
Sister Blanche
Nila Aalia
Angu Ayah
Kulvinder Ghir
General Toda Rai
Chaneil Kular
Dilip Rai
Dipika Kunwar
Kanchi
Gina McKee
Sister Adela
Soumil Malla
Joseph Anthony
Gianni Gonsalves
Srimati Rai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Dudley
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Jinx Godfrey, Helena Evans
Amanda Coe, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Lucy Richer, Ayela Butt
Department Leadership Roster
Cahal Bannon
Producer
Gautam Dhimal
Producer
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Director of Photography
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
Helena Evans
Editor
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Kave Quinn
Costume Design
Jamie Edgell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Black Narcissus about?
Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
How many seasons does Black Narcissus have?
Black Narcissus comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Black Narcissus?
Key cast members in Black Narcissus include Gemma Arterton, Alessandro Nivola, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Rigg, Jim Broadbent.
Who created or directed Black Narcissus?
Black Narcissus was developed and directed by Not specified.