The Rook Review: Somehow, This Drama Makes Dead Bodies and Olivia Munn Seem Dull
The Rook
The London-set series centers on a young woman pursued by shadowy paranormal adversaries while grappling with extraordinary abilities of her own. After waking in a park with total amnesia surrounded by dead bodies, she must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain's most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
- Metascore62
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Starz
- Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-MA
The London-set series centers on a young woman pursued by shadowy paranormal adversaries while grappling with extraordinary abilities of her own. After waking in a park with total amnesia surrounded by dead bodies, she must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain's most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Chapter 1
Sun, Jun 30, 2019 51 mins
After waking up surrounded by dead bodies and no memory, Myfanwy Thomas is thrown into the world of the Checquy, a paranormal secret service where she's a high-level operative known as a "Rook" - and no one can be trusted.
Featured Video
2:17The Rook: An Introduction
Trailers & Videos
Trailers & Videos
The Rook: Awaken Your Power
0:27
The Rook
1:00
The Rook: An Introduction
2:17
The Rook: What's Next
2:56
The Rook: This Season On
0:39
The Rook: A Force To Be Reckoned With
0:36
Awards
- 2020 - ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture, Miniseries, or Pilot Made for Television - Nominated
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