Barkskins (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Elwood Reid |
| Based on | Barkskins by Annie Proulx |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
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| Network | National Geographic |
Barkskins is an American drama television series, based on the novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, that premiered on May 25, 2020 on National Geographic.[1]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 67% based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 8.33/10.[2] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[3]
Premise
Barkskins chronicles "the deforestation of the New World from the arrival of Europeans into the contemporary era of global warming through the stories of two immigrants to New France, René Sel and Charles Duquet, who work as wood-cutters – barkskins – and of their descendants."[4]
Cast
- Aneurin Barnard as Hamish Goames[5]
- Christian Cooke as Rene Sel[5]
- David Thewlis as Claude Trepagny[5]
- David Wilmot as Constable Bouchard[5]
- James Bloor as Charles Duquet[5]
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Mari[5]
- Lily Sullivan as Delphine[5]
- Marcia Gay Harden as Mathilde Geffard[5]
- Tallulah Haddon as Melissande[5]
- Thomas M. Wright as Elisha Cooke[5]
- Zahn McClarnon as Yvon[5]
- Matthew Lillard as Gus Lafarge
- Domenic Di Rosa as Father Gabriel
Episodes
| No. | Title [5] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [5] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "New France" | David Slade[5] | Unknown | May 25, 2020 | N/A |
| 2 | "The Turtle King" | Unknown | Unknown | May 25, 2020 | N/A |
| 3 | "The Sugared Plum" | Unknown | Unknown | June 1, 2020 | N/A |
| 4 | "The Law of Two" | Unknown | Unknown | June 1, 2020 | N/A |
Production
On January 6, 2016, it was announced during the Television Critics Association's annual winter press tour that National Geographic had partnered with Scott Rudin Productions to option the screen rights to Annie Proulx's then-forthcoming novel Barkskins.[6]
On December 3, 2018, it was reported that National Geographic had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was created by Elwood Reid who was also expected to executive produce alongside Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, and Garrett Basch. Additional production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Fox 21 Television Studios.[7] On February 10, 2019, it was announced that David Slade would direct the pilot episode of the series and serve as an executive producer.[4]
References
- ^ "National Geographic Announces Memorial Day Premiere for Limited Series "Barkskins" with Back-to-Back Episodes Over Four Weeks Beginning Monday, May 25, at 9/8c". The Futon Critic. April 13, 2020.
- ^ "Barkskins: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "Barkskins: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Haring, Bruce (February 10, 2019). "David Slade To Direct & Executive Produce 'Barkskins' Nat Geo Series – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Barkskins – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 7, 2016). "Nat Geo's 'StarTalk' Renewed, Projects From Scott Rudin, Sebastian Junger & More — TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 3, 2018). "National Geographic Orders 'Barkskins' Scripted Series Based On Book From Elwood Reid, Scott Rudin Prods. & Fox 21". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2019.