Sky has released the first trailer for its upcoming five-part supernatural crime drama 'Possession', featuring Death in Paradise star Shantol Jackson in a key role alongside British acting heavyweights Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jonny Lee Miller. The series, set across Bristol and Jamaica, revolves around a deeply unsettling mystery that blends the supernatural with historical injustice.
Plot and Cast Details
Mbatha-Raw plays Claudia, a driven lawyer sent to Jamaica to resolve an inheritance dispute between local resident Cudjoe East (Sheldon Shepherd) and wealthy white aristocrat Oliver Connaught (Miller). Upon arrival, Claudia discovers that the estate at the heart of the case is Hope Hill, a former plantation that has haunted her dreams. An official synopsis from Sky teases: "As Claudia and Oliver dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing link between the plantation's brutal past and the injustices still shaping the present."
The drama is described as a "gripping supernatural thriller that blends eerie mystery with the vibrant energy of Jamaica, following one woman's journey into long-buried secrets, identity and the past's enduring hold on the present." Alongside Mbatha-Raw and Miller, the ensemble cast includes Bel Powley, Richard Dillane, Shantol Jackson, Nadean Rawlins, Sean Gilder, Olunike Adeliyi, Diveen Henry, Jack Bandeira, Jeff Crossley, and newcomer Safina Simpson.
Release and Anticipation
Sky will launch the series later this year across the UK and Ireland, though a precise release date is yet to be announced. Following the trailer release on social media, anticipation is mounting. One user responded on Instagram: "I can't wait for this one!" Another commented: "Amazing. Can't wait!!!" A third fan remarked: "Oooo. Intriguing series! You can utterly feel the tension and the Caribbean heat. The tone looks amazing. Capturing an eerie aesthetic. Every paradise has its price."
Blending British drama with the vibrant backdrop of Jamaica and a stellar cast, 'Possession' is a new release worth watching for. Stay tuned for further updates from Sky in the coming weeks. 'Possession' will be released on Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland.
