Girl Taken is a six-part British psychological thriller television series developed by David Turpin and based on Hollie Overton's 2016 novel Baby Doll. Produced by Clapperboard Studios for Paramount+, it stars Tallulah Evans and Delphi Evans as twin sisters Lily and Abby Riser, alongside Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Niamh Walsh, and Levi Brown. The series follows the Riser family after Lily is abducted by her teacher, Rick Hansen, and held captive for five years.
Premise Seventeen-year-old sisters Lily and Abby Riser live with their mother, Eve, in a rural English town. After Lily accepts a ride from their trusted teacher, Rick Hansen, he abducts her and holds her captive in an isolated cottage. Five years later, Lily escapes and returns home, where she must adjust to the changes that occurred during her absence. Her return forces the family to confront the lasting effects of her captivity while investigators attempt to bring Rick to justice.
Cast Main Jill Halfpenny as Eve Riser, Lily and Abby's mother Alfie Allen as Rick Hansen Tallulah Evans as Lily Riser, Eve's daughter and Abby's twin sister Delphi Evans as Abby Riser, Eve's daughter and Lily's twin sister Vikash Bhai as Tommy Niamh Walsh as Zoe Hansen Levi Brown as Wes, Lily's boyfriend Victoria Ekanoye as Rachel Brenton
Supporting Holly Atkins as Melanie Kiran Krishnakumar as Archie
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Production The Hollie Overton novel Baby Doll was adapted for the six-part series for Paramount+ by David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie, and Nessa Muthy. Directing episodes are Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani with Mick Pantaleo as producer. Executive producers include Suzi McIntosh for Clapperboard Studios and Mike Benson for Paramount+. Filming took place in June 2025. The title for the series was confirmed as Girl Taken in December 2025.
The cast is led by Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, older and younger sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans as twins, alongside Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins, Vikash Bhai and Kiran Krishnakumar.
Release The series premiered globally on Paramount+ on 8 January 2026.
Reception The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 80% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.
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