The Cuckoo
“Don't let her in.”
A family's desire for a fresh start unravels when their lodger's true identity is revealed, sparking a perilous journey to uncover dark family secrets and the cost of maternal love.
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Trailer
The Cuckoo - Trailer - Channel 5
Cast
Jill Halfpenny
Claire Goose
Lee Ingleby
Freya Hannan-Mills
Barry John Kinsella
Derek Carroll
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
08-04-202445mA family who have moved from the city to the countryside take in a mysterious lodger, Sian.
2.Episode 2
09-04-202444mSian's behavior is successfully destabilizing the family as the intense drama continues. A pawn shop receipt stirs up trouble, and Alice's life is suddenly put in danger.
3.Episode 3
10-04-202444mSian's manipulations become increasingly divisive. As Jessica desperately tries to reconnect with her daughter, Nick is horrified to find himself implicated in a violent incident.
4.Episode 4
11-04-202444m