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Paramount+ is expanding its impressive collection of dark, character-driven dramas with Girl Taken, a psychological thriller originating from the UK. Previously titled Baby Doll, the six-episode series is gearing up for a global premiere on Paramount+ on January 8, 2026.
Based on Hollie Overton’s 2016 novel of the same name, the series aims to trace the long-term psychological fallout of abduction with a refreshing take. It does not focus solely on the crime itself, but on its aftermath.
Here is all you need to know about Girl Taken
When will Paramount+ Girl Taken release? plot and more details
Girl Taken chronicles the twin sisters Lily and Abby as they navigate a shattered childhood affected by Lily’s abduction from their quiet rural English town. Her captor is Rick Hansen, a local teacher who hides a nefarious side behind the garb of reputation.
Several years pass, but Lily eventually escapes, initially suggesting that healing may be possible. However, her return exposes new wounds. Abby has grown up in her absence, and their mother, Eve, must navigate trauma that has found its way into the family.
As the family attempts to rebuild, the trauma experienced by each of them begins to surface in different ways. Making matters worse, Rick is still at large, determined to manipulate events and avoid accountability.
For viewers wondering how to watch, Girl Taken can be streamed via Paramount+ globally from January 8, 2026. Paramount has previously delivered many gritty psychological tales like The Crow Girl and Fatal Attraction.
Production on Girl Taken comes from Mike Benson’s Clapperboard Studios. Benson and Suzi McIntosh take the chair as executive producers, and Mick Pantaleo joins the production.
The television adaptation was led by David Turpin, alongside Suzanne Cowie and Nessah Muthy. Direction duties are shared by Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani. The source material, a novel titled Baby Doll, was published in 2016.
The novel became a success for its gritty portrayal of trauma, mystery, and survival. Author Overton is popular for her psychological thrillers that focus on grounded female experiences rather than sensationalism, a tone that the series is expected to retain.
Who features in Girl Taken? Cast details explored
Main cast
- Alfie Allen as Rick Hansen
- Jill Halfpenny as Eve
- Tallulah Evans as Lily
- Delphi Evans as Abby
Supporting cast
- Vikash Bhai
- Niamh Walsh
- Levi Brown
- Victoria Ekanoye
- Holly Atkins
- Kiran Krishnakumar
The cast ensemble is diverse and includes both new and established talents. Alfie Allen has previously featured as Theon Greyjoy on HBO’s Game of Thrones, a performance that led to an Emmy nomination.
Jill Halfpenny has maintained a successful career in British television, with notable roles in EastEnders, The Cuckoo, and After the Flood. Tallulah Evans has previously featured in The Forsyte Saga and the romantic film My Fault: London, while Delphi Evans has featured in a high-profile role.
What does the Girl Taken offer?
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Midway through the show, viewers are introduced to the wider community and the dynamics that operate within it. Rick’s authority and image as a teacher challenge public perception and compel characters to confront how easily authority and familiarity can obscure violence.
This also grounds the show in realism, rather than marching head-on through procedural pacing.
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