In the Flesh: Season 1
In the Flesh is a BBC Three supernatural drama series created and written by Dominic Mitchell and starring Luke Newberry. The first series began airing on BBC Three on March 17, 2013, and consists of three one-hour-long episodes. The narrative is set after thousands of dead people rise from their graves and nearly destroy Britain. Following these events, a cure is found to treat the condition, raising the central que
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Thousands of dead people previously rose from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain.
- A medical cure was eventually found to treat the risen dead.
- The government began transforming treated individuals from mindless zombies into productive members of society.
- Kieren Walker faces the challenge of returning to his home in the small Lancashire town of Roarton.
Season overview
In the Flesh is a BBC Three supernatural drama series created and written by Dominic Mitchell and starring Luke Newberry. The first series began airing on BBC Three on March 17, 2013, and consists of three one-hour-long episodes. The narrative is set after thousands of dead people rise from their graves and nearly destroy Britain. Following these events, a cure is found to treat the condition, raising the central question of whether the treated zombies can be successfully rehabilitated back into living society. The story follows Kieren Walker as he returns home to the small Lancashire town of Roarton after the government transforms him from a mindless zombie into a productive member of society.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Mar 17, 2013 · 53 min
Partially Deceased Syndrome sufferer Kieren Walker returns home to the cauldron of Roarton, but doesn't receive a warm welcome from all. His parents, Steve and Sue, are undoubtedly
Episode 2
Mar 24, 2013 · 53 min
Feeling trapped at home, Kieren escapes to his grave where he is reunited with his old hunting partner, Amy Dyer, who persuades him to take a dangerous day trip. After fleeing when
Episode 3
Mar 31, 2013 · 53 min
After visiting the supermarket where he used to hunt with Amy, Kieren remembers that Jem once spared his life. Together, brother and sister confront the demons in their pasts and v