Channel 4’s The Curse came out this year and caused a huge stir among viewers. The creative teams behind People Just Do Nothing and Murder in Successville have put together this show. Now, no one can deny that this is another gem from their hands. The comedy series features a robbery. However, things turn upside down pretty quickly for the characters. The drama is based loosely on an infamous robbery that happened in the early 1980s. The slick story has birthed this series and ticked off all the boxes that are required. So, when is the show premiering? Who are the joining cast members? What is the plot? Here is everything you need to know.
The crime comedy is directed through the lens of James de Frond. Moreover, the show has Hugo Chegwin, Tom Davis, James De Frond, Allan Mustafa, and Steve Stamp as the writers on board. The list of crew members goes on as Andrew Harvey, Jack Bayles, Hugo Chegwin, Tom Davis, James De Frond, Allan Mustafa, Steve Stamp, and Richard Webb are the eminent executive producers of the show. The team behind the piece of work has worked on several comedy projects before. After the grand launch of The Curse, the fans were clearly left excited for more. The project is a six-part series that features a gang of robbers set in the 1980s.
The Curse Release Date
So, The Curse was released on February 6, 2022. The show was aired on Channel 4 at 10 PM. The first season has six episodes that revolved around the lives of a gang of robbers. The crime drama has received many positive reviews now. It has gained 6.6 on IMDb ratings. However, it still remains not watched widely enough. The show was released in the UK.
Plus, it did not receive a premiere in the US or anywhere worldwide. However, if this ever becomes a possibility, we would be the first to notify it. Moreover, the series is meant to have six parts. Thus, the next season must be up for making at the time of writing. All in all, the show’s skillful comedy and edgy plot have brought in a huge crowd.
The Curse Cast
The makers have revealed the talented cast members of The Curse. It is worth mentioning that one of the lead writers and producers on the show Allan Mustafa is playing one of the main characters. His previous works include People Just Do Nothing which is a mockumentary. So, the cast of the 2022 release includes:
- Allan Mustafa as Albert Fantoni
- Abraham Popoola as Joe Boy
- Steve Stamp as Sidney Wilson
- Tom Davis as Big Mick Neville
- Hugo Chegwin as Phil ‘The Captain’ Pocket
- Emer Kenny as Natasha
- Natalie Klamar as Candice
- Peter Ferdinando as Crazy Clive Cornell
- Michael Smiley as Ronnie Gatlin
- Geoff Bell as Detective Saunders
- Ambreen Razia as Detective Thread
The Curse Plot
The plot of The Curse is set in the world of the 1980s when a group of thieves involuntarily gets intertwined in a gold heist mess. The robbery is nothing but one of the biggest ones in history. The small-time robbers were ought to get their hands on something worth much lesser. However, be it their stupidity or faith they landed on thousand bars of gold that have a value of thirty million or more. Now, this could either be a blessing or cause trouble for the gang. The first season revolved mostly around the group bluffing the cops as much as possible.
The plot delves into the world of the rich and the poor. In such trying times, the group of childhood friends finds themselves becoming rich overnight. The stress and tension compel them to question each other’s loyalty. However, the question remains: has the bullion of gold come into their life as a blessing or a curse? Will the friendship stay true throughout? Will there be any fallouts? How will they hide their sudden fortune? The comedy-drama will answer it all.
Where to watch The Curse?
The British comedy series is available on Channel 4 to watch. The show is not premiering on any online sites as of now. We will update this section if it ever happens. Thus, for more updates on The Curse, keep coming back to Latest Series.
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