The Refugees (TV series)

The Refugees

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	2015 (2015)
Founder	Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor
Headquarters	Spain, United Kingdom
Area served	Spain, United Kingdom
Key people	Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor
Products	Television drama series
Parent	BBC Worldwide, Atresmedia, Bambú Producciones

The Refugees is a drama series from 2015, developed by Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Cristóbal Garrido, and Adolfo Valor. This production is a collaboration between BBC Worldwide and Atresmedia, debuting on laSexta on 7 May 2015. The narrative explores a rural town confronted with the arrival of millions of refugees who come from the future seeking refuge in the present time.

Overview

Humanity experiences an unprecedented migration as three billion refugees escape a looming catastrophe: a lethal mutation of a cold virus. These newcomers must adhere to two strict rules: no conversations about the future and no interactions with their own relatives.

The plot centers on the Cruz family—Samuel, Emma, and Ani—whose existence is altered by the arrival of Alex, an enigmatic refugee carrying out an urgent mission. To fulfill his objective, Alex is prepared to defy all established regulations.

Cast

Principal actors featured include:

• Natalia Tena portraying Emma Oliver
• Will Keen as Samuel "Sam" Cruz
• David Leon in the role of Alex
• Dafne Keen playing Ana "Ani" Cruz Oliver
• Ken Appledorn as Luis
• Jonathan Mellor as Óscar
• Charlotte Vega taking on Sofía
• Gary Piquer as Hugo

Production

This series represents a joint venture among BBC Worldwide, Atresmedia, and Bambú Producciones, with filming starting in the summer of 2014. It signifies BBC Worldwide’s inaugural co-production within Europe, highlighting a strategic expansion into international territories.

Episodes

The Refugees launched in Spain with its initial two episodes airing simultaneously across four Atresmedia channels (Neox, Nova, laSexta, and Antena 3), drawing an audience of 4.37 million viewers. Following episodes were broadcast on laSexta alone, experiencing a gradual decline in viewership while still retaining a stable audience base.

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See also

• The 4400 and 4400 – A mysterious sphere deposits 4400 individuals who disappeared throughout the past century, all returned unchanged and without recollection of their absence.
• The Crossing – War refugees arrive in a small American community, asserting they originate from America 180 years in the future.
• Beforeigners – Explores global "time migration," where people from eras such as the Stone Age, Viking Age, and 19th century relocate to present-day Oslo.
• Goobacks, a South Park episode, portrays impoverished migrants arriving from the future.