Girl Taken

Girl Taken

Girl Taken is a British television series based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton. It was released on 8 January 2026 on Paramount+.

Premise

Girl Taken

A family living in a quiet English rural town are impacted by the actions of a seemingly respected local teacher.

Cast

Main

• Jill Halfpenny as Eve Riser • Alfie Allen as Rick Hansen • Tallulah Evans as Lily Riser • Delphi Evans as Abby Riser • Vikash Bhai as Tommy • Niamh Walsh as Zoe Hansen • Levi Brown as Wes • Victoria Ekanoye as Rachel Brenton

Supporting

• Holly Atkins as Melanie • Kiran Krishnakumar as Archie

Episodes

Girl Taken

<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Title</th><th>Directed by</th><th>Written by</th><th>Original release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>"Snatched"</td><td>Laura Way</td><td>David Turpin</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>"Trapped"</td><td>Laura Way</td><td>David Turpin</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"Escape"</td><td>Laura Way</td><td>Suzanne Cowie</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>"Showdown"</td><td>Laura Way</td><td>Nessa Muthy</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>"Crisis"</td><td>Bindu De Stoppani</td><td>Nessa Muthy</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>"Manhunt"</td><td>Bindu De Stoppani</td><td>David Turpin</td><td>8 January 2026 (2026-01-08)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Production

Girl Taken

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

Girl Taken

The series premiered globally on Paramount+ on 8 January 2026.

Reception

Girl Taken

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 80% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.