Intruders

About Intruders

Intruders is a British-American science fiction television series based on Michael Marshall Smith's 2007 novel 'The Intruders'. The series premiered on August 23, 2014 on BBC America. The plot follows former LAPD cop, Jack Whelan, who has retired and moved to the Pacific Northwest where he soon becomes embroiled in a paranormal mystery involving 'Qui Reverti', a secret society that seeks immortality by taking over the bodies of others.

Making / Production

Intruders was produced by BBC America in collaboration with British channel BBC Two. The program was developed by Glen Morgan, who also serves as an executive producer. The show is primarily filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Actors

• John Simm as Jack Whelan: An ex-LAPD officer who stumbles upon a paranormal mystery. Simm brings to life a character haunted by his past and desperate to unravel the truth.
• Mira Sorvino as Amy Whelan: Jack's wife who becomes a host for an intruder. Sorvino convincingly portrays a woman torn between her identity and an intruding soul.
• James Frain as Richard Shepherd: A murderer and an intruder, Frain adds depth and complexity to this antagonistic figure.
• Millie Bobby Brown as Madison: A nine-year-old girl who is an intruder. Brown, with her impressive acting skills, gives a chilling performance as a young girl with an old soul.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Intruders" is based on a novel by Michael Marshall Smith.
• Even though she's known for "Stranger Things", Millie Bobby Brown made her acting debut in this series.
• The series is set in Seattle but was shot in Vancouver.
• The storyline features paranormal elements, secret societies, and immortality.

Quotes

• "Once you let the intruders in, they will never stop until you're gone." - Richard Shepherd.
• "People don't die, they live on in others." - Qui Reverti.
• "I left the LAPD because I wanted a quiet life, turns out I'm not very good at it." - Jack Whelan.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's haunting music helps to amplify the mysterious and eerie ambiance of the show. The original background score was composed by Bear McCreary, known for his intense rhythmic musical scores.