The Nevers

Name: The Nevers
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2021-04-11
Cast: Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley

2021 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a small audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved The Boys or Doom Patrol, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 284K people sought it out in the past year