About Hard Sun

'Hard Sun' is an apocalyptic crime drama television series that first premiered in 2018. The series, created and written by Neil Cross, is a joint venture between the BBC and Hulu. The plot revolves around detectives Robert Hicks and Elaine Renko who stumble upon a top-secret government file termed 'Hard Sun' that foretells the end of the world in five years. As they try to live under the long shadow of an impending apocalypse, they must also solve a myriad of violent and fatal crimes.

Making / Production

'Hard Sun' is set in contemporary London. The haunting and atmospheric series is a cinematic thrill ride that was filmed in multiple locations across London to capture the city's gritty griminess. Neil Cross, the creator of the hit show 'Luther,' brought his penchant for complex and troubled characters to the series, adding layers of depth and drama.

Actors

• Jim Sturgess as DI Robert Hicks: A family man battling his own moral complexities, Sturgess earnestly portrays a man constantly on the edge.
• Agyness Deyn as DS Elaine Renko: Deyn delivers an intense performance as the determined and unsentimental detective struggling to keep her personal life from unraveling.
• Derek Riddell as DS George Mooney: Riddell is convincing as the persistent and tough as nails detective.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Creator Neil Cross has revealed that he got the idea for the series from a recurring nightmare about the end of the world.
• The series' title, 'Hard Sun', is taken from a song by Eddie Vedder from his solo album 'Into the Wild'.

Quotes

• "Every day is borrowed time, every day of our lives. But five years? Five years, you can live with. Five years, you can get your head around." - Elaine Renko
• "I might not like the truth but I don't fear it." - Robert Hicks

Music, Soundtrack

• The stirring theme song for 'Hard Sun' is the haunting track 'Five Years' by David Bowie.
• An original score by Neil Davidge captures the sense of doom and urgency that pervades the series.

Awards

'Hard Sun' has not received any major award nominations or wins to date. The show however, garnered mixed reviews from critics who appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the series' ambitious premise.