Into the Night

Survivors on nighttime plane flight amid global disaster

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About Into the Night

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 2 Seasons

Cast
Pauline Étienne, Laurent Capelluto, Mehmet Kurtulu?, Babetida Sadjo, Jan Bijvoet, Ksawery Szlenkier, Vincent Londez, Alba Gaïa Kraghede Bellugi, Nabil Mallat, Regina Bikkinina, Nicolas Alechine, Stefano Cassetti, Astrid Whettnall

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About

Into the Night is a Belgian science fiction drama television series that premiered on Netflix in 2020. The show is based on the Polish science fiction novel "The Old Axolotl" by Jacek Dukaj. It is produced by Entre Chien et Loup and created by Jason George, with episodes directed by Inti Calfat and Dirk Verheye.

The story follows a group of passengers and crew members who are on board a commercial overnight flight from Brussels to Moscow. However, soon after takeoff, they discover that a cosmic event has occurred, causing the sun to become deadly. The group bands together to survive and find a way to outlast the dangers of sunlight.

Making / Production

Into the Night was developed and produced by Netflix, making it one of the streaming service's original series. The show is a Belgian production, with the majority of the cast and crew being Belgian. The series was filmed in multiple locations, including Brussels and various airplane sets.

The production team employed various visual effects to bring the apocalyptic world to life. The special effects were used to depict the deadly sunlight and its effects, as well as the decaying state of society on the ground.

Actors

  • Jan Bijvoet as Terenzio Gallo - The pilot of the overnight flight who becomes a crucial figure in leading the group.
  • Nabil Mallat as Ayaz Kobanbay - A Turkish biologist who becomes a valuable resource in understanding the cosmic event.
  • Ksawery Szlenkier as Jakub Kieslowski - A Polish passenger who quickly establishes himself as a voice of reason among the group.
  • Astrid Whettnall as Gabrielle Renoir - A French NATO officer who brings military expertise to the group.
  • Pauline Etienne as Sylvie Bridgette Dubois - A flight attendant who becomes an essential member of the group.
  • Laurent Capelluto as Mathieu Daniel Douek - A former NATO soldier who proves to be a skilled survivor.
  • Stéfano Cassetti as Horst Baudin - A mysterious passenger with unknown motives.
  • Jan Hammenecker as Richard Mertens - A Belgian passenger who struggles with his sanity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The show is based on the Polish science fiction novel "The Old Axolotl" by Jacek Dukaj, but the setting was changed from a train to an airplane for the TV adaptation.
  • Despite being a Belgian production, the show is set in various international locations, including Brussels, Moscow, and Sofia.
  • The series was originally released in French, with an English dubbed version also available.
  • The show has been praised for its tense atmosphere and character development.

Awards

As of now, Into the Night has not won any major awards. However, the show has been well-received by audiences and has gained a loyal following since its release on Netflix.

Quotes

  • "The lights, they're gonna kill us all." - Terenzio Gallo
  • "In here, we are family now." - Ayaz Kobanbay
  • "We're all gonna die trapped in a tube!" - Sylvie Bridgette Dubois

Music

The music for Into the Night was composed by VideoHelper and Stavros Xarhakos. The show's score includes intense and suspenseful tracks that enhance the tension and atmosphere of the series.

Soundtrack

  • "Shadowlands" by Ryan Schilling
  • "Fury" by Audiomachine
  • "Amber" by Klaus Badelt
  • "Solaris A" by Szymon Orfin