The Tomorrow People
2013
Original language: English
- drama
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
The story of several young people from around the world who represent the next stage in human evolution, possessing special powers, including the ability to teleport and communicate with each other telepathically. Together they work to defeat the forces of evil.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy network-drama look: clean digital images, saturated city exteriors and sleek interiors lit with cool white and blue tones, with teleport sequences rendered as quick flashes and streaks of light. Its vibe is earnest, energetic and slightly glossy, the kind of teen-leaning sci-fi you can drop into on a weeknight without much attention. Handheld-leaning coverage and quick cutting keep the pace brisk, and the score leans on synth pulses and driving rock-tinged beats that swell during power moments and drop back into conversational quiet between them. The mood stays hopeful and light, with a steady undercurrent of teenage anxiety about belonging and identity; the central arc follows a young group slowly learning to trust one another and to own what makes them different. Violence is present but mostly restrained: brief scuffles, chases and bursts of power-based action, with little gore and no explicit sexual content. It suits a comfortable Friday evening, a comfort rewatch, or background viewing while doing something else. It is for viewers who enjoy superhero-adjacent ensemble drama with a gentle, upbeat tone.
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