Stitchers (2015)

About Stitchers

"Stitchers" is an American crime drama series that aired from 2015 to 2017 on Freeform. Conceived by Jeffrey Alan Schechter, the series centers on Kirsten Clark, a 'stitcher', who can connect and read the memories of the recently deceased to help solve crimes.

Making / Production

Produced by Freeform Original Productions, "Stitchers" was filmed primarily in Santa Clarita, California. Jeffrey Alan Schechter was not only the creator but also served as an executive producer, along with Jonathan Baruch and Rob Wolken.

Actors

• Emma Ishta as Kirsten Clark - a highly intelligent computer science major who becomes a 'stitcher' and adeptly navigates through the minds of the deceased to solve crimes.
• Kyle Harris as Cameron Goodkin - a talented neuroscientist working with Kirsten. His charismatic personality and deep dedication to the team provide a stark contrast to Kirsten's stoic demeanor.
• Ritesh Rajan as Linus Ahluwalia - a bio-electrical engineer and critical component of the 'stitchers' team, providing comic relief amidst the high-stakes drama.
• Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Maggie Baptiste - the tough director of the 'stitchers' program who often serves as the group's moral compass.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The 'stitcher' technology in the series is purely fictional and works on the concept of 'consciousness transfer' which is a recurrent trope in science fiction.
• "Stitchers" is the first procedural drama by Freeform.

Awards

While the series did not see any significant award wins, the creative storytelling and compelling performances garnered a dedicated fan base during its run.

Quotes

• "Power up the overclock and open the ports. Ready to stitch." - Kirsten Clark
• "She's in your head, not your heart." - Cameron Goodkin

Music, Soundtrack

• "Stitchers Theme" by Daniel Licht
• "When I Go" by Golden State
• "Everything But You" by Oh Gravity