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Swearing and blood in dread-filled psychological drama.
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The Listeners
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What's the Story?
THE LISTENERS follows Claire (Rebecca Hall), a dedicated English teacher and mother, who hears a constant humming sound. No one else seems to hear it, she can't go to sleep, and she has constant nosebleeds. Medical tests come back normal, and Claire drives herself ragged trying to find an explanation. When her student, a loner named Kyle (Ollie West), claims he can also hear the hum, Claire clings onto the hope that there might be a solution. But as she and Kyle investigate the humming, and discover others like them, Claire struggles to keep her career, family, and mind from unraveling.
Is It Any Good?
This series is a slow burn down a rabbit hole of auditory chaos and conspiracy. The clever sound design of The Listeners paired with Hall's earnest, yet paranoid, performance creates a foreboding atmosphere. Although the show crawls through the mystery, viewers will be intrigued by the tension and scandal that unravel on the sidelines. The language, violence, drinking, and drug use makes this suitable for older teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the central mystery in The Listeners. Why are mysteries intriguing to watch? Do you usually guess the resolution, or do you like to remain in the dark?
This series is an adaptation of a novel of the same name. Are you familiar with the original book? Do you think this story fares better as a TV series or as a written narrative? Why do you think this show was adapted into a miniseries?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 12, 2026
- Cast : Rebecca Hall , Prasanna Puwanarajah , Ollie West
- Network : Starz
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Book Characters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : June 25, 2026
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