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{{Infobox television
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| genre = {{Unbulleted list|[[Science fiction on television|Science fiction]]|[[Horror film|Horror]]}}
| show_name = Residue
| creator = [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]]
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| genre = {{Unbulleted list|[[Science fiction on television|Science fiction]]|[[Horror film|Horror]]}}
| creator = [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]]
| writer = John Harrison
| writer = John Harrison
| director = Alex Garcia Lopez
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| starring = {{Unbulleted list|[[Natalia Tena]]|[[Iwan Rheon]]|Jamie Draven|[[Danny Webb (actor)|Danny Webb]]|[[Franz Drameh]]|[[Adrian Schiller]]|[[Eleanor Matsuura]]|Brian Fergunson|[[Emilia Jones]]|[[Tom Goodman-Hill]]}}
| director = Alex Garcia Lopez
| composer = Al Hardiman
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| starring = {{Unbulleted list|[[Natalia Tena]]|[[Iwan Rheon]]|[[Jamie Draven]]|[[Danny Webb (actor)|Danny Webb]]|[[Franz Drameh]]|[[Adrian Schiller]]|[[Eleanor Matsuura]]|Brian Fergunson|[[Emilia Jones]]|[[Tom Goodman-Hill]]}}
| composer = Al Hardiman
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| language = English
| num_series = 1
| num_series = 1
| num_episodes = 3
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| executive_producer = {{Unbulleted list|Hugo Heppell|Greg Phillips|Jonathan Ford|Alan Latham|Gideon Lyons|John Harrison}}
| num_episodes = 3
| producer = Charlotte Walls
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| executive_producer = {{Unbulleted list|Hugo Heppell|Greg Phillips|Jonathan Ford|Alan Latham|Gideon Lyons|John Harrison}}
| producer = Charlotte Walls
| cinematography = Felix Wiedemann
| cinematography = Felix Wiedemann
| location = [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]
| location = [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]
| editor = {{Unbulleted list|Adam Green|Tracy Granger}}
| editor = {{Unbulleted list|Adam Green|Tracy Granger}}
| runtime = 44 minutes
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| company = {{Unbulleted list|LWH Entertainment|GSP Studios|Screen Yorkshire|{{nowrap|Green Screen Productions}}|Art4noise}}
| runtime = 44 minutes
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| network = [[Netflix]]
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| company = {{Unbulleted list|LWH Entertainment|GSP Studios|Screen Yorkshire|{{nowrap|Green Screen Productions}}|Art4noise}}
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| released = {{Start date|2015|03|31|df=y}}
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| network = Netflix
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital Plus]]
| released = {{Start date|2015|03|31}}
| website = https://www.netflix.com/title/80035480
}}
}}
'''''Residue''''' is a British [[Science fiction on television|science fiction]] [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[Horror film|horror]] [[miniseries]] created and written by [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]] and directed by Alex Garcia Lopez. The first and only series, which consists of three episodes of 44 minutes each, entirely premiered on March 31, 2015, on the [[Streaming media|streaming service]] [[Netflix]]. ''Residue'' revolves around the aftermath of an explosion in an English futuristic metropolis nightclub and the unreliable [[Quarantine|quarantine zone]] built by the government, who is hiding what is really happening inside it. In the meantime, a photojournalist (portrayed by [[Natalia Tena]]) stumbles upon [[Paranormal|paranormal events]] triggered either by or after the bombing.
'''''Residue''''' is a British [[Science fiction on television|science fiction]] [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[Horror film|horror]] [[miniseries]] created and written by [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]] and directed by Alex Garcia Lopez. The first series, which consists of three episodes of 44 minutes each, entirely premiered on 31 March 2015 on the [[Streaming media|streaming service]] [[Netflix]]. ''Residue'' revolves around the aftermath of an explosion in an English futuristic metropolis nightclub and the unreliable [[Quarantine|quarantine zone]] built by the government, who is hiding what is really happening inside it. In the meantime, a photojournalist (portrayed by [[Natalia Tena]]) stumbles upon [[Paranormal|paranormal events]] triggered either by or after the bombing.


A 10-episodes second season is currently in talks.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://seriable.com/residue-season-2-plans-confirmed-netflix/|title=Residue Season 2 Plans Confirmed For Extended Netflix Run|date=April 2, 2015|website=Seriable|access-date=November 22, 2017}}</ref>
In 2015 producer Charlotte Walls stated that there were plans for a 10-episodes second season, for which Netflix would have the exclusive option.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://seriable.com/residue-season-2-plans-confirmed-netflix/|title=Residue Season 2 Plans Confirmed For Extended Netflix Run|date=April 2, 2015|website=Seriable|access-date=November 22, 2017}}</ref> As of 2018, there has been no further news.


== Cast and characters ==
== Cast and characters ==


=== Main ===
=== Main ===
* [[Natalia Tena]] as Jennifer Preston, a [[photojournalist]] which sees herself trapped in a web of paranormal activity after a explosion in [[New Year's Eve]].
* [[Natalia Tena]] as Jennifer Preston, a [[photojournalist]] who sees herself trapped in a web of paranormal activity after an explosion on [[New Year's Eve]]
* [[Iwan Rheon]] as Jonas Flack, Jennifer's boyfriend, who works as the spokesperson of the government.
* [[Iwan Rheon]] as Jonas Flack, Jennifer's boyfriend who works as the spokesperson of the government
* [[Jamie Draven]] as Levi Mathis, a police officer immersed in alcoholic and drug addiction. His daughter dies during the explosion, which triggers his will to uncover whatever is that the government is hiding.
* Jamie Draven as Levi Mathis, a police officer immersed in alcoholism and drug addiction. His daughter dies during the explosion, which triggers his will to uncover whatever it is that the government is hiding
* [[Danny Webb (actor)|Danny Webb]] as Emeril Benedict
* [[Danny Webb (actor)|Danny Webb]] as Emeril Benedict
* [[Franz Drameh]] as Willy G
* [[Franz Drameh]] as Willy G
* [[Adrian Schiller]] as Pierce
* [[Adrian Schiller]] as Pierce
* [[Eleanor Matsuura]] as Angela Rossi, Jonas' superior, who is aware of what is truly happening in the quarantine zone, but follows orders from Keller to desconfigure the truth.
* [[Eleanor Matsuura]] as Angela Rossi, Jonas' superior, who is aware of what is truly happening in the quarantine zone but follows orders from Keller to conceal the truth
* Brian Fergunson as Dickie Prince
* Brian Fergunson as Dickie Prince
* [[Emilia Jones]] as Charlotte, a girl who survived the explosion and is living hiding in the quarantine zone.
* [[Emilia Jones]] as Charlotte, a girl who survived the explosion and is hiding in the quarantine zone
* [[Tom Goodman-Hill]] as Keller
* [[Tom Goodman-Hill]] as Keller
*[[John Lamontagne]] as Extra


== Production ==
== Production ==
Series creator [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]] envisioned the idea of a science fiction production and brought it to producer Charlotte Walls shortly after they finished working on [[Book of Blood|''Book of Blood'']]. Harrison and Walls teamed up to gather material to the production, which then was intended to be a film. Walls later got funding from the British companies International Pictures Four, [[Screen Yorkshire]] and Green Screen Studios. British director Alex Garcia Lopez, known for his work in ''[[Misfits (TV series)|Misfits]]'', was later hired to direct the project. Through Lopez, actor [[Iwan Rheon]], with whom he worked on ''Misfits'', was added to the cast.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2015/04/how-to-sell-a-tv-show-to-netflix-63562/|title=How to Sell a TV Show to Netflix|last=Shannon Miller|first=Liz|date=April 1, 2015|website=Indiewire|access-date=November 22, 2017}}</ref> It was released theatrically in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2015, to a limited number of theaters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a799322/game-of-thrones-ramsay-osha-starred-in-their-own-netflix-series-last-year/|title=Ramsay and Osha from Game of Thrones starred in their own Netflix series last year and you probably missed it|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|date=June 27, 2016|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> The project was later screened at the 2014 [[MIPCOM]], where it was selected by [[Netflix]] and later released internationally as a limited series.<ref name=":1" />
Series creator [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]] envisioned the idea of a science fiction production and brought it to producer Charlotte Walls shortly after they finished working on ''[[Book of Blood]]''. Harrison and Walls teamed up to gather material to the production, which then was intended to be a film. Walls later got funding from the British companies International Pictures Four, [[Screen Yorkshire]] and Green Screen Studios. British director Alex Garcia Lopez, known for his work in ''[[Misfits (TV series)|Misfits]]'', was later hired to direct the project. Through Lopez, ''Misfits'' actor [[Iwan Rheon]] joined the project.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2015/04/how-to-sell-a-tv-show-to-netflix-63562/|title=How to Sell a TV Show to Netflix|last=Shannon Miller|first=Liz|date=April 1, 2015|website=Indiewire|access-date=November 22, 2017}}</ref> It was released theatrically in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2015 to a limited number of theaters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a799322/game-of-thrones-ramsay-osha-starred-in-their-own-netflix-series-last-year/|title=Ramsay and Osha from Game of Thrones starred in their own Netflix series last year and you probably missed it|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|date=June 27, 2016|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> The project was later screened at the 2014 [[MIPCOM]], where it was selected by [[Netflix]] and later released internationally as a limited series.<ref name=":1" />


According to Walls, a 10-episodes second season is set to start being developed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
According to Walls, a 10-episodes second season is set to start being developed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
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| WrittenBy = [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]]
| WrittenBy = [[John Harrison (director)|John Harrison]]
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| ShortSummary = There is an explosion at a club on New Year's Eve. Levi Mathis is a police officer struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, whose daughter died in the explosion. He is racked with guilt, as his wife blames him and his addiction for their daughter being out at the club. Jennifer Preston is a photojournalist who took a series of on-the-street portraits for a show. Unknown to both of them, the club and a housing estate is built on top of a secret government lab. A mysterious specter was released due to the explosion, which is now infecting citizens. One of Preston's subjects, living in the housing estate, is infected, driving him to kill his wife, child and himself. Mathis is assigned the case, and he suspects there is more than a simple murder-suicide. Preston's boyfriend, Jonas Flack, is a spokesperson of the government, helping the effort to keep the project and incident under wraps. His boss, Angela Rossi, knows what is really happening and keeps Jonas in the dark. Several other of Preston's subjects die. In the end, she sees the specter behind her subject in one of her photographs.
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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{{Expand section|further information|date=December 2017}}
''Residue'' has received favorable response from critics. Writing for ''Observer'', Drew Grant called the show a "must-see," saying that it is "an homage that feels creepily atmospheric in authentically original way, because this isn’t just some rich guy’s house that Tom Cruise stumbled upon. It’s a symptom of a growing sickness, pulsing its weird energies until it infects the entire populace."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://observer.com/2015/06/residue-netflixs-new-dystopian-show-is-black-mirror-with-game-of-thrones-cast/|title=‘Residue’: Netflix’s New Dystopian Show Is ‘Black Mirror’ With ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast|last=Grant|first=Drew|date=June 15, 2015|website=Observer|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> Brock Wilbur of ''Pajaba'' wrote that the experience of watching ''Residue'' is "rewarding" and "delight[ful]," affirming, "What starts as some grade-A neon-drenched abandoned architecture porn eventually spirals into an infestation of ghost-like entities driving the population of London to brutal violence, all under the watchful eye of a paramilitary group that knows more than it’s letting on."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pajiba.com/netflix_movies_and_tv/review-netflixs-residue-proudly-wears-videogame-influences.php|title=On Netflix: The Scary Spooky British Ghost Nightmare Show It's Embarrassing You Haven't Seen Yet|last=Wilbur|first=Brock|date=October 24, 2015|website=Pajaba|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref>
''Residue'' has received favorable response from critics. Writing for ''Observer'', Drew Grant called the show a "must-see," saying that it is "an homage that feels creepily atmospheric in authentically original way, because this isn’t just some rich guy’s house that Tom Cruise stumbled upon. It’s a symptom of a growing sickness, pulsing its weird energies until it infects the entire populace."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://observer.com/2015/06/residue-netflixs-new-dystopian-show-is-black-mirror-with-game-of-thrones-cast/|title='Residue': Netflix's New Dystopian Show Is 'Black Mirror' With 'Game of Thrones' Cast|last=Grant|first=Drew|date=June 15, 2015|website=Observer|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> Brock Wilbur of ''Pajaba'' wrote that the experience of watching ''Residue'' is "rewarding" and "delight[ful]," affirming, "What starts as some grade-A neon-drenched abandoned architecture porn eventually spirals into an infestation of ghost-like entities driving the population of London to brutal violence, all under the watchful eye of a paramilitary group that knows more than it’s letting on."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pajiba.com/netflix_movies_and_tv/review-netflixs-residue-proudly-wears-videogame-influences.php|title=On Netflix: The Scary Spooky British Ghost Nightmare Show It's Embarrassing You Haven't Seen Yet|last=Wilbur|first=Brock|date=October 24, 2015|website=Pajaba|access-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{IMDb title|4568372}}
* {{IMDb title|4568372}}
* [https://www.netflix.com/br/title/80035480 ''Residue''] on [[Netflix]]
* [https://www.netflix.com/br/title/80035480 ''Residue''] on [[Netflix]]
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{{Netflix original ended series (2012–2018)}}

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Latest revision as of 11:29, 14 May 2024

Residue
Genre
Created byJohn Harrison
Written byJohn Harrison
Directed byAlex Garcia Lopez
Starring
ComposerAl Hardiman
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Hugo Heppell
  • Greg Phillips
  • Jonathan Ford
  • Alan Latham
  • Gideon Lyons
  • John Harrison
ProducerCharlotte Walls
Production locationsYorkshire, England
CinematographyFelix Wiedemann
Editors
  • Adam Green
  • Tracy Granger
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
  • LWH Entertainment
  • GSP Studios
  • Screen Yorkshire
  • Green Screen Productions
  • Art4noise
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release31 March 2015 (2015-03-31)

Residue is a British science fiction supernatural horror miniseries created and written by John Harrison and directed by Alex Garcia Lopez. The first series, which consists of three episodes of 44 minutes each, entirely premiered on 31 March 2015 on the streaming service Netflix. Residue revolves around the aftermath of an explosion in an English futuristic metropolis nightclub and the unreliable quarantine zone built by the government, who is hiding what is really happening inside it. In the meantime, a photojournalist (portrayed by Natalia Tena) stumbles upon paranormal events triggered either by or after the bombing.

In 2015 producer Charlotte Walls stated that there were plans for a 10-episodes second season, for which Netflix would have the exclusive option.[1] As of 2018, there has been no further news.

Cast and characters

[edit]

Main

[edit]
  • Natalia Tena as Jennifer Preston, a photojournalist who sees herself trapped in a web of paranormal activity after an explosion on New Year's Eve
  • Iwan Rheon as Jonas Flack, Jennifer's boyfriend who works as the spokesperson of the government
  • Jamie Draven as Levi Mathis, a police officer immersed in alcoholism and drug addiction. His daughter dies during the explosion, which triggers his will to uncover whatever it is that the government is hiding
  • Danny Webb as Emeril Benedict
  • Franz Drameh as Willy G
  • Adrian Schiller as Pierce
  • Eleanor Matsuura as Angela Rossi, Jonas' superior, who is aware of what is truly happening in the quarantine zone but follows orders from Keller to conceal the truth
  • Brian Fergunson as Dickie Prince
  • Emilia Jones as Charlotte, a girl who survived the explosion and is hiding in the quarantine zone
  • Tom Goodman-Hill as Keller
  • John Lamontagne as Extra

Production

[edit]

Series creator John Harrison envisioned the idea of a science fiction production and brought it to producer Charlotte Walls shortly after they finished working on Book of Blood. Harrison and Walls teamed up to gather material to the production, which then was intended to be a film. Walls later got funding from the British companies International Pictures Four, Screen Yorkshire and Green Screen Studios. British director Alex Garcia Lopez, known for his work in Misfits, was later hired to direct the project. Through Lopez, Misfits actor Iwan Rheon joined the project.[2] It was released theatrically in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2015 to a limited number of theaters.[3] The project was later screened at the 2014 MIPCOM, where it was selected by Netflix and later released internationally as a limited series.[2]

According to Walls, a 10-episodes second season is set to start being developed.[1][2]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Alex Garcia LopezJohn Harrison31 March 2015 (2015-03-31)
There is an explosion at a club on New Year's Eve. Levi Mathis is a police officer struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, whose daughter died in the explosion. He is racked with guilt, as his wife blames him and his addiction for their daughter being out at the club. Jennifer Preston is a photojournalist who took a series of on-the-street portraits for a show. Unknown to both of them, the club and a housing estate is built on top of a secret government lab. A mysterious specter was released due to the explosion, which is now infecting citizens. One of Preston's subjects, living in the housing estate, is infected, driving him to kill his wife, child and himself. Mathis is assigned the case, and he suspects there is more than a simple murder-suicide. Preston's boyfriend, Jonas Flack, is a spokesperson of the government, helping the effort to keep the project and incident under wraps. His boss, Angela Rossi, knows what is really happening and keeps Jonas in the dark. Several other of Preston's subjects die. In the end, she sees the specter behind her subject in one of her photographs.
2"Episode 2"Alex Garcia LopezJohn Harrison31 March 2015 (2015-03-31)
3"Episode 3"Alex Garcia LopezJohn Harrison31 March 2015 (2015-03-31)

Reception

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Residue has received favorable response from critics. Writing for Observer, Drew Grant called the show a "must-see," saying that it is "an homage that feels creepily atmospheric in authentically original way, because this isn’t just some rich guy’s house that Tom Cruise stumbled upon. It’s a symptom of a growing sickness, pulsing its weird energies until it infects the entire populace."[4] Brock Wilbur of Pajaba wrote that the experience of watching Residue is "rewarding" and "delight[ful]," affirming, "What starts as some grade-A neon-drenched abandoned architecture porn eventually spirals into an infestation of ghost-like entities driving the population of London to brutal violence, all under the watchful eye of a paramilitary group that knows more than it’s letting on."[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Residue Season 2 Plans Confirmed For Extended Netflix Run". Seriable. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Shannon Miller, Liz (1 April 2015). "How to Sell a TV Show to Netflix". Indiewire. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  3. ^ Jeffery, Morgan (27 June 2016). "Ramsay and Osha from Game of Thrones starred in their own Netflix series last year and you probably missed it". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. ^ Grant, Drew (15 June 2015). "'Residue': Netflix's New Dystopian Show Is 'Black Mirror' With 'Game of Thrones' Cast". Observer. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  5. ^ Wilbur, Brock (24 October 2015). "On Netflix: The Scary Spooky British Ghost Nightmare Show It's Embarrassing You Haven't Seen Yet". Pajaba. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
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