The Baby (TV series)

The Baby is a British horror comedy limited series created by Lucy Gaymer and Siân Robins-Grace that premiered on HBO on April 24, 2022. The series consists of eight episodes.

The Baby
GenreHorror comedy
Created by
  • Lucy Gaymer
  • Siân Robins-Grace
Starring
ComposerLucrecia Dalt
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
ProducerLucy Gaymer
Production locationUnited Kingdom
CinematographyKate Reid
Editors
  • Gary Dollner
  • Mike Holliday
Running time31 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24) 
present (present)

Premise

When 38-year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha's life into a horror show. Where does it come from? What does it want? And what lengths will Natasha have to go to in order to get her life back? She doesn't want a baby. The baby wants her.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Michelle de Swarte as Natasha: A 38-year-old who has never made long-term plans and is unexpectedly landed with a baby.
  • Amira Ghazalla as Mrs. Eaves: The 73-year-old "enigma" who has spent 50 years living in her car.
  • Amber Grappy as Bobbi: Natasha's younger sister, who wants nothing more than to be a parent.
  • Albie Hills and Arthur Hills as ‘The Baby’ that turns Natasha’s world upside down.

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title[2]Directed by[3][4]Written by[4]Original air date[2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Arrival"Nicole KassellSiân Robins-GraceApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)0.116[5]
2"The Seduction"Stacey GreggSiân Robins-GraceMay 1, 2022 (2022-05-01)0.130[6]
3"The Bulldozer"Stacey GreggSophie GoodhartMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)TBD
4"The Mother"Faraz ShariatSusan Soon He StantonMay 15, 2022 (2022-05-15)TBD
5"The Baby"Faraz ShariatKara SmithMay 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)TBD
6"The Rage"Faraz ShariatAnchuli Felicia KingMay 29, 2022 (2022-05-29)TBD
7"The Curse"[7]Ella JonesSiân Robins-Grace & Sophie GoodhartJune 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)TBD
8"The Possession"[8]Ella JonesSiân Robins-Grace & Anchuli Felicia KingJune 12, 2022 (2022-06-12)TBD

Production

Development

In August 2020, it was announced HBO had given a series order to The Baby.[9] Robins-Grace, Jane Featherstone, Carolyn Strauss, and Naomi de Pear were confirmed as executive producers with Lucy Gaymer producing.[1][9] The Baby is produced by HBO, Sky Atlantic, Sister Pictures, and Gaymer's Proverbial Pictures. Nicole Kassell joined in December 2020 as a lead director and executive producer.[10] Stacey Gregg, Faraz Shariat and Elle Jones also serve as directors.[11]

Writing

Sophie Goodhart, Kara Smith, Anchuli Felicia King and Susan Stanton serve as writers on the series.[1][10] Bisha K. Ali serves as a consulting producer.[10][11]

Casting

In June 2021, Michelle de Swarte was cast as Natasha, while Amira Ghazalla was cast as Mrs. Eaves and Amber Grappy as Bobbi.[11] In February 2022, Patrice Naiambana, Sinéad Cusack, Shvorne Marks, Isy Suttie, Tanya Reynolds, Seyan Sarvan, Karl Davies, and Divian Ladwa joined the series.[12]

Filming

Filming began on May 31, 2021 in the United Kingdom.[13][11]

Music

Lucrecia Dalt serves as the series' composer. Pete Saville and Zoe Bryant are the music supervisors, and Ed Hamilton is the music editor.[14]

Release

The Baby premiered on HBO on April 24, 2022 and will consist of eight episodes.[9][11][12]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 75% approval rating with an average rating of 6.9/10, based on 16 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Baby's tone can be as wobbly as a rocking crib, but its audacious nature of comedy and horror deserves to be nurtured."[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 71 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of The Baby
No. Title Air dateRating
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Arrival" April 24, 20220.020.116[5]TBDTBDTBDTBD
2 "The Seduction" May 1, 20220.020.130[6]TBDTBDTBDTBD

References

  1. White, Peter (12 August 2020). "HBO & Sky Give Birth To Dark Horror Comedy 'The Baby' From Sister & Debut Screenwriter Siân Robins-Grace". Deadline. Retrieved 10 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Shows A-Z – baby, the on hbo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  3. Creamer, Jon (6 July 2021). "Sky, HBO name cast for Sister's The Baby". Televisual. Retrieved 28 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ""The Baby," HBO and Sky Horror Comedy Limited Series from Sister, Debuts April 24". The Futon Critic. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  5. Metcalf, Mitch (26 April 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  6. Metcalf, Mitch (3 May 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 5.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  7. "The Baby 07: The Curse". HBO. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  8. "The Baby 08: The Possession". HBO. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  9. Otterson, Joe (12 August 2020). "HBO, Sky Order Horror Comedy Series 'The Baby'". Variety. Retrieved 10 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Kanter, Jake (9 December 2020). "Emmy-Winning 'Watchmen' Director Nicole Kassell To Helm HBO/Sky/Sister's Horror Comedy 'The Baby'; All-Female Writers Room Assembled". Deadline. Retrieved 10 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Petski, Denise (7 June 2021). "'The Baby': Michelle De Swarte To Star, Two More Cast In HBO/Sky Horror Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved 10 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. Petski, Denise (28 February 2022). "'The Baby': HBO/Sky Horror Comedy Gets Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer, First-Look Photos". Deadline. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  13. "The Baby - Production List". Production List. 29 March 2021. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  14. Uitti, Jacob (18 April 2022). "HBO Composer, Music Editor, and Music Supervisors on How to Create Music for New Show 'The Baby'". American Songwriter. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  15. "The Baby: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  16. "The Baby: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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