The Third Day (HBO, 2020)

About The Third Day

The Third Day is a dramatic television miniseries which aired on HBO in 2020. The series has a unique format divided into 'Summer', 'Autumn', and 'Winter'. The 'Summer' and 'Winter' sections are conventional TV episodes, while 'Autumn' was presented as a live, one-off event.

The story revolves around Sam (Jude Law), a man who is drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost.

Making / Production

The creation of the series is the collective effort of creators Felix Barrett and Dennis Kelly, who worked together to create an unusual series that mixes the elements of drama and horror. The cinematography captures the eerie nature of the island and isolation of the protagonist.

Actors

• Jude Law playing the role of Sam: Jude Law delivers a captivating performance showcasing a range of emotions as he navigates the mysteries of the island.
• Naomie Harris as Helen: Harris shines as a strong-willed outsider. She arrives on the island in the 'Winter' section, her motivations completely different from Sam’s.
• Katherine Waterston as Jess: Waterston plays an intriguing character with her own secrets, providing an additional layer of mystery to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Autumn", the second part of the series was shot in real-time and streamed live.
• The creators of the show come from a theatre background, which guided the live streaming idea.

Quotes

• "It's not a dream, it's a fucking nightmare!" -- Sam
• "This place, it's what's inside that scares me." -- Helen

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score for the series was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
• Music plays a key role in setting the eerie and isolated atmosphere of the series.