A television adaptation of The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor has been confirmed for an October premiere with Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead, The Serpent Queen) headlining the new series. It follows a Reverend and her daughter arriving in a village to start anew.
Their attempt for a fresh start is complicated by a close-knit community plagued by superstitions and ominous secrets, alienating outsiders even more. Developed by Buccaneer Media for Paramount+, here’s everything you need to know about the new thriller.
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What is the plot of The Burning Girls?
Based on C.J. Tudor’s famous book, The Burning Girls follows Rev. Jack Brooks and her teenage daughter Flo. After a devastating loss and a tragedy from her previous church, they find themselves beginning a new life in Chapel Croft, a village mired in secrecy and distrust. As they get further acquainted with the town and its people, they also become dangerously drawn into their conflicts and mysteries.
Chapel Croft itself has its fair share of dark and turbulent history, beginning 500 years ago when eight protestant martyrs were burned at the stake. Then thirty years ago, two teenage girls mysteriously disappeared without a trace. And two months prior to Jack and Flo’s arrival, the vicar of the local parish took his own life.
With conspiracies and suspicions enveloping the town, Jack realises that trying to uncover its secrets is a risky game, but attempting to do so might also help her exorcise the ghosts of her past as she suffers the brunt of her husband’s death.
Adapting the novel for television are screenwriters Hans Rosenfeldt and Camilla Ahlgren, while Charles Martin and Kieron Hawkes direct the series. Author C.J. Tudor is an executive producer alongside Rosenfeldt, Richard Tulk-Hart and Tony Wood.
Where to watch The Burning Girls in Australia?
You can stream all episodes on Paramount’s streaming service in Australia. As a Paramount+ original series, it’s unlikely for the TV show to be available somewhere else as of this writing.
| Streaming Service | The Burning Girls (2023) | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | All episodes of Season 1 | Yes – with Paramount+ free trial |
The Burning Girls (2023) release date
The Burning Girls, based on the novel of the same name, premieres on Paramount+ on Thur, 19 October 2023. The six-episode series will roll out on streaming TV weekly.
| Episodes | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 19 Oct 2023 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 26 Oct 2023 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 2 Nov 2023 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 9 Nov 2023 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 5 | Thur, 16 Nov 2023 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 6 | Thur, 23 Nov 2023 | Paramount+ |
Watch The Burning Girls on Paramount+
Every episode of the TV adaptation of the thrilling novel is available to stream on Paramount+. Even better, the streaming service offers a 7-day free trial for customers signing up for the first time. This allows you to explore Paramount+’s comprehensive catalogue of shows and movies online from Showtime, CBS, Network 10, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures.
After the free trial, you can opt to continue your subscription, either monthly or annually. Paramount+ has only one streaming tier, so there’s no need to choose more expensive plans to stream on more than one device or enjoy HD streaming. The single subscription plan already includes all features, three simultaneous streams.
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The Burning Girls trailer
You can watch the trailer for the series here.
The Burning Girls cast
The new Paramount+ original stars Samantha Morton (who also starred in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) as Reverend Jack Brooks and Ruby Stokes as Flo Brooks (best known for starring in Bridgerton). The complete cast of the series is listed below.
Shows similar to The Burning Girls you might like
Mystery shows are always engaging, which is why you might find yourself looking for other similarly-themed series after watching the new thriller. Fortunately, there’s plenty to try with the likes of Cruel Summer, Harlan Coben’s Shelter, The Watcher, One of Us Is Lying, and Only Murders in the Building.
You can also explore what’s on Paramount+ or use the streaming search below to explore more shows.
