Unknown (Television Series)

Unknown is a British thriller anthology series created by Ifan Barber that premiered on Channel 4 on March 17th 2019. The first series, subtitled Where is She? ran for eight episodes and focused on the disappearance of a young girl and the investigation that followed. Shortly after the first series' conclusion, Channel 4 commissioned a second series, subtitled Quarantine, which premiered on March 15th 2020 and again ran for eight episodes, this series focused on a mysterious virus that begins infecting passengers on a luxury cruise-liner in the Atlantic. A third series is in development.

Where is She?
In a sleepy Spanish town, three young children are being taken care of by a local teenage babysitter while the children's parents dine at a nearby restaurant. However, in a seemingly unexplainable turn of events, the oldest child, 5 year old Jane, disappears. As the case unravels, the local Spanish police begin to work with their British counterparts to find Jane and restore peace to the once-tranquil Costa Del Cielo.

Quarantine
As a Caribbean cruise begins its final 24 hours before docking in Northampton, a stream of passengers fall sick with an unrecognisable disease. The on-board doctor believes he has it under control, until passengers start decomposing rapidly while still alive. Determined to contain the fast-spreading disease, the ship's security takes drastic action.

Series 1: Where is She?
Series 1 of Unknown premiered on March 17th 2019 and ran for eight episodes, all broadcast in a 1-hour time slot.

Series 2: Quarantine
Series 2 of Unknown premiered on March 15th 2020 and ran for eight episodes, all broadcast in a 1-hour time slot.