All episodes of Possession will be available on Sky and NOW on Thursday 6 August from 21.00
Sky’s gripping new original thriller Possession is coming soon to Sky and NOW, bringing together an all-star cast, a chilling mystery and a story that explores the lasting impact of colonialism across the UK and Jamaica.
At a glance:
- Where to watch: Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland.
- Episodes: Five-part limited thriller series.
- Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jonny Lee Miller, Sheldon Shepherd and Bel Powley.
- Created by: Karla Crome.
- Directed by: Storm Saulter.
- Setting: Bristol, England and Jamaica.
- Former title: Inheritance.
Where to watch Possession
Possession will premiere on Sky and will also be available to stream on NOW in the UK and Ireland. While Sky has yet to announce an official release date, the five-part Sky Original thriller has now been officially renamed from its previously announced title, Inheritance, with the broadcaster unveiling the first-look image from the series.
International distribution will be handled by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
What is Possession about?
Created and written by Karla Crome, Possession follows ambitious young lawyer Claudia, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who travels from the UK to Jamaica to contest an inheritance claim.
Claudia is tasked with challenging local resident Cudjoe East’s claim against wealthy aristocrat Oliver Connaught. However, what begins as a legal dispute quickly becomes something far more unsettling when Claudia discovers the estate at the centre of the case is Hope Hill – the former plantation that has haunted her nightmares for years.
As Claudia and Oliver investigate the property’s history, they uncover disturbing connections between the plantation’s violent past and the inequalities that continue to shape lives in the present day.
Sky describes the series as a bold, genre-blending thriller that combines supernatural mystery with the vibrant atmosphere of the Caribbean while examining the enduring legacy of colonialism.
Who stars in Possession?
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast led by:
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki, Surface) as Claudia
- Jonny Lee Miller (The Crown, Elementary) as Oliver Connaught
- Sheldon Shepherd (Bob Marley: One Love) as Cudjoe East
- Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) as Charlotte
They are joined by Nadean Rawlins as Mercy, Sean Gilder as Tom McKenzie, Olunike Adeliyi as Patsy Dawkins, Richard Dillane as Eugene Desfrienes, Diveen Henry as Flora, Jack Bandeira as Kenneth Connaught, Shantol Jackson as Sarah, Jeff Crossley as Angelo and Safina Simpson as Betina.
Who created Possession?
Possession was created and written by Karla Crome and is based on an original story by Jefferson Bannis. The series is directed by acclaimed Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter.
The drama is produced by Snowed-In in association with Sky Studios. Executive producers include Ruth Kenley-Letts, Jenny van der Lande, Neil Blair, Karla Crome, Storm Saulter, Sam Hoyle, Serena Thompson, as well as stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jonny Lee Miller.
Is there a release date?
Sky has confirmed that Possession is coming to Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland, but an official premiere date has not yet been announced.
With its compelling mystery, acclaimed creative team and standout cast, Possession is shaping up to be one of Sky’s most intriguing original dramas, blending psychological suspense with powerful historical themes across two continents.
