Temple_(TV_series)

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Temple (TV series)

British TV series or programme

Temple is a British medical crime drama television series. Created by Mark O'Rowe, and starring Mark Strong, Carice Van Houten and Daniel Mays,[1][2] it is based on the Norwegian drama Valkyrien, and premiered 13 September 2019 on Sky One.

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On 1 November 2019, Sky renewed Temple for a second series,[3] which began airing on 28 October 2021.

Synopsis

In a labyrinth of abandoned service tunnels below Temple Underground Station, Daniel Milton (Mark Strong), a highly respected surgeon, runs an illegal medical clinic that treats criminals and other desperate patients who cannot or will not seek help from regular medical facilities.[4] Daniel sets up the clinic to find a cure for his wife, Beth (Catherine McCormack), who suffers from a terminal illness.[5] Lee (Daniel Mays), a Temple station staff member, and Anna (Carice van Houten), a medical researcher, help him run the clinic.[6] The series focuses on the secrecy, exits and issues of trust as the clinic treats its patients as well as Daniel's need for money to fund his research.[7]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Mark Strong as Daniel Milton, a brilliant surgeon who is willing to provide illegal medical care to fund his covert care of his wife and research into finding a cure for her illness.
  • Daniel Mays as Lee Simmons, a transport network employee and "doomsday prepper", who helps Daniel establish an illegal underground clinic.
  • Carice van Houten as Anna Willems, a medical researcher and friend of Beth, who had an affair with Daniel in the past and reluctantly assists him with his underground clinic.
  • Catherine McCormack as Beth Milton, Daniel's wife and a medical research scientist, who is suffering from a terminal case of Lancaster's Disease.
  • Lily Newmark as Eve Milton, Daniel and Beth's 19-year-old daughter who is studying at university.
  • Tobi King Bakare as Jamie Harris, a fugitive bank robber.
  • Wunmi Mosaku as Mercy King, the mother of bank robber Sebastian King.
  • Craig Parkinson as Keith Sullivan, a criminal enforcer and ex-lover of Mercy King.
  • Chloe Pirrie as DI Karen Hall.
  • Ryan McKen as DI (demoted to DS in series 2) Rob Moloney.
  • Siena Kelly as Michelle Wilson, Jamie's pregnant girlfriend.
  • Claire Rushbrook as Gloria Wilson, Michelle's mother.

Recurring

  • Theo Solomon as Sebastian King, a bank robber.
  • Kate Dickie as Eleanor, Beth and Anna's boss.
  • Anamaria Marinca as Suzanna, an employee at Daniel's hospital who becomes one of his patients.
  • Turlough Convery as Simon Reynolds.
  • Mark Bazeley as Michael Chander, a fellow doctor and friend of Daniel's.
  • Sam Hazeldine as Jack Lorean, Anna's boyfriend.
  • Steffan Rhodri as Jeremy, Lee's manager.
  • Jan Bijvoet as Clive, a criminal connected to the black market organ trade.
  • Johann Myers as Nick, a criminal connected to the black market organ trade.
  • Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa as Ash Falomo, an activist friend of Eve's.
  • Rhys Ifans as Gubby, a fixer in London's criminal underworld.
  • Michael Smiley as Dermot, an associate of Gubby.
  • Michael Akinsulire as Tommy, one of Daniel's patients.
  • Mandeep Dhillon as DI Kam Skinner, Rob's sister.

Guest

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2019)

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Season 2 (2021)

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Broadcast

On 13 February 2020, Temple was picked up by the video on-demand services of U.S. cable provider Charter Communications via its Spectrum Originals banner.[10] The second series was made available in its entirety to Spectrum subscribers on 1 November 2021.[citation needed]

In Canada, the series was acquired by Showcase.[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    Mitchell, Robert (22 August 2018). "Mark Strong to Star in Comic Thriller 'Temple' for Sky". Variety.
  2. [2]
    Wiseman, Andreas (21 August 2018). "Mark Strong, Carice Van Houten & Daniel Mays To Star In Sky & Hera Pictures Drama 'Temple'". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. [3]
    White, Peter (1 November 2019). "'Temple': Sky Hands Mark Strong & Carice Van Houten Medical Thriller Second Season". Deadline. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Sky Corporate | Articles".
  5. [5]
    Mitchell, Molli (13 September 2019). "Temple on Sky start date: When does it start? How many episodes?". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  6. [6]
    Mitchell, Molli (13 September 2019). "Temple on Sky start date: When does it start? How many episodes?". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  7. [7]
    Ferguson, Euan (15 September 2019). "The week in TV: Temple; State of the Union; Conspiracy Files and more". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  8. [8]
    "Temple season 2 release date, cast led by Mark Strong and trailer; Articles". Manchester Evening News. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Temple Season 2 - Episodes Guide and Summaries". Next Episode. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Spectrum Originals Debuts Thriller Crime Drama "Temple" on Monday, March 9". The Futon Critic. 13 February 2020.
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