The Nevers 2021
“A touch of power can change the world.”
What is The Nevers?
The television series "The Nevers" is set in the last years of Victoria's reign. It takes place in London, which is experiencing a phenomenon known as the "Touched," where people, mostly women, suddenly manifest abnormal abilities.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 6
- First aired
- Apr 11, 2021
- Last aired
- May 16, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "The Nevers" is set in the last years of Victoria's reign. It takes place in London, which is experiencing a phenomenon known as the "Touched," where people, mostly women, suddenly manifest abnormal abilities. The series follows the lives of two main characters, a mysterious widow and a brilliant young inventor, who are champions of this new underclass. They work to make a home for the Touched, who are struggling to find their place in society. The series also depicts the challenges faced by the Touched as they fight against various forces that seek to exclude them from mainstream society.
Should you watch it?
“In Victorian London, a group of women with abnormal abilities fight to protect their own kind.”
- dynamic character dynamics
- unique premise
- complex narrative
- high stakes
Watch it if you enjoy historical settings blended with supernatural elements and underdog stories.
The series contains scenes of action and depicts individuals with disturbing abilities.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Apr 11, 2021
- E2 Exposure Apr 18, 2021
- E3 Ignition Apr 25, 2021
- E4 Undertaking May 2, 2021
- E5 Hanged May 9, 2021
- E6 True May 16, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What are the Touched?
The Touched are people, mostly women, who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities in Victorian London.
Who are the main characters?
The series centers on Amalia True, a quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant inventor.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in London during the final years of Queen Victoria's reign.
What motivates the protagonists?
Amalia and Penance work to create a home for the Touched while defending them against opposing forces.
Are all the abilities the same?
No, the abilities manifested by the Touched vary from being charming to very disturbing.