The Cry
“A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.”
Series Overview
The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
57 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, Sep 30, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
The couple return to Scotland under constant media pressure.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Cry: Trailer - BBCOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-14
Cast & Creators
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Jenna Coleman
Joanna
Ewen Leslie
Alistair
Asher Keddie
Alexandra
Markella Kavenagh
Chloe
Stella Gonet
Elizabeth
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Kirsty
Shareena Clanton
Detective Lorna Jones
Alex Dimitriades
Detective Peter Alexiades
Shauna Macdonald
Dr. Wallace
David Elliot
Henry McCallum
Kate Dickie
Morven Davis
Moyo Akandé
Defense Lawyer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacquelin Perske, Helen Fitzgerald
Lorne Balfe
Sam Chiplin
Alastair Reid
Stuart Menzies, Brian Kaczynski
Department Leadership Roster
Alastair Reid
Editor
Stuart Menzies
Producer
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Sam Chiplin
Director of Photography
Brian Kaczynski
Producer
Jacquelin Perske
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cry
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What is The Cry about?
The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.
How many seasons does The Cry have?
The Cry comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Cry?
Key cast members in The Cry include Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Markella Kavenagh, Stella Gonet.
Who created or directed The Cry?
The Cry was developed and directed by Not specified.