No Escape is a British television series adapted by Kris Mrska from the Lucy Clarke novel The Blue. Developed by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios, the series stars Abigail Lawrie and Rhianne Barreto and is directed by Hans Herbots. The series premiered on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada on 18 May 2023.
Synopsis
Two best friends Lana (Lawrie) and Kitty (Barreto) are escaping their lives in the UK, and hitch a trip on a yacht called The Blue in the Philippines.[1][2]
Cast
Abigail Lawrie as Lana, a British woman who leaves the country with her foster sister, Kitty and becomes a former crew member of The Blue.
Rhianne Barreto as Kitty, a British woman who leaves the country with her foster sister, Lana, who is also on the run. She is also becomes a crew member of The Blue
Jay Ryan as Aaron Winbourne, an Australian and Captain of The Blue. He is also the older brother of Denny.
Sean Keenan as Dennis "Denny" Winbourne, an Australian crew member of The Blue and younger brother of Aaron.
Gary Sweet as Peter Winbourne, the father of Aaron and Denny and husband of Rachel.
Anne Looby as Rachel Winbourne, the mother of Aaron and Denny and wife of Peter.
Jake Macapagal as Colonel Justin Reyes, a Filipino police chief who is investigating multiple crimes
Production
The series is adapted by Kris Mrksa, with Hans Herbots on board as lead director. Initially called The Blue, the series is produced by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios.[3] Executive producers include Kris Mrksa, Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls.[4] In January 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+.[5]
Filming
Filming took place on location during 2022 in Thailand and on the sailing yacht THE BLUE.[6]
Broadcast
The show was broadcast on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada from May 18, 2023.[7]
Reception
Saskia Kemsley in the Evening Standard gave the series four stars praising the lead performances, and the pacing of the script as well as the “idyllic locations”.[8]
