Scripted series · Paramount+
Insomnia
The past never sleeps.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Vicky McClure
Emma Averill
6 eps
Tom Cullen
Robert
6 eps
Smylie Bradwell
Will
6 eps
India Fowler
Chloe
6 eps
Leanne Best
Phoebe
6 eps
Corinna Marlowe
Patricia
6 eps
Lyndsey Marshal
Caroline
6 eps
Dominic Tighe
Averill
6 eps
Robert Gilbert
Faisal
6 eps
Michelle Bonnard
D.I Hildreth
6 eps
Billie Gadsdon
Young Phoebe
6 eps
Ella Bernstein
Young Caroline
4 eps
The story
What it's about
Emma a successful woman fears of losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present.
The run
Seasons
2 seasons · 12 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20246 episodes
7.8IMDbEmma is struggling with sleeplessness that threatens her dream life, echoing her mother’s past. As her life starts to unravel, Emma is forced to confront her painful past to unearth truths that could prevent a looming tragedy.
Season 2 · Unannounced
Season 2
6 episodes
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Sarah PinboroughExecutive Producer
- Tim BricknellExecutive Producer
- Jessica BurdettExecutive Producer
- Andy HarriesExecutive Producer
- Charlotte EssexProducer
Writing
- Sarah PinboroughWriter
Direction
- Börkur SigthorssonDirector
Music
- Hannah PeelOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
- HuluStreaming
- Google Play MoviesBuy
- Fandango At HomeBuy
If you liked this
Similar Series
Series that share this one's texture, not just its genre tags.
The Agency
2024
Slow-burn mystery
Inside Man
2022
Slow-burn mystery
Young Wallander
2020
Slow-burn mystery
Line of Duty
2012
Slow-burn mystery
Mudtown
2024
Character-driven drama
Trespasses
2025
Character-driven drama
A Woman of Substance
2026
Character-driven drama
Alex Rider
2020
Character-driven drama
Knightfall
2017
Character-driven drama
Gunpowder
2017
Character-driven drama
This Is England '86
2010
Character-driven drama
Never stop watching
Related Collections
No related collections yet
This title isn't in a published Nutevio collection yet. It will appear here automatically as soon as it is.
Join the conversation