Reunion (2025)
A powerful BBC One drama exploring identity, guilt, and the fragile hope of reconnection through the eyes of a deaf ex-prisoner.
Reunion - Series Information
- Original Title: Reunion
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: William Mager
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 4
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: BBC One
- Production Companies: Warp Films, Screen Yorkshire
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
- Alternative Titles: Ponovno okupljanje (HR)
Reunion - Plot
Recently released prisoner Daniel Brennan embodies the struggle of a man caught between two worlds, unable to fully integrate into the hearing world and shunned by his closest friends and the wider deaf community following his heinous crime. Amidst this isolation, Brennan's only meaningful relationship is with his estranged daughter Carly, who he has not had any contact with since his arrest over a decade ago.
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Reunion - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- William Mager
Main Cast
- Matthew Gurney
- Lara Peake
- Anne-Marie Duff
- Eddie Marsan
- Rose Ayling-Ellis
- Stephen Collins
- Ace Mahbaz
- Olive Gray
- Joe Sims
- Julian Peedle-Calloo
Executive Producers
- Jo McClellan
- William Mager
- Gwen Gorst
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Mark Herbert
Reunion - FAQs
What is Reunion about?
Reunion follows Daniel Brennan, a deaf man recently released from prison, as he struggles to find his place between the hearing world and a deaf community that has shunned him. His only lifeline is the chance to reconnect with his estranged daughter Carly, whom he hasn't seen since his arrest over a decade ago.
Is Reunion based on a true story?
Reunion is an original drama created by William Mager and is not based on a specific true story. However, the series draws on authentic experiences of the deaf community and the real challenges faced by individuals navigating life after incarceration, lending the story a grounded, documentary-like realism.
Where can you stream Reunion?
Reunion is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ via Amazon Channel, Paramount+ via Apple TV Channel, and Paramount+ via Roku Premium Channel. It is also available on Spectrum On Demand. Availability may vary by region.
Who plays Daniel Brennan in Reunion?
Daniel Brennan is played by Matthew Gurney, a deaf actor whose performance anchors the series. Gurney portrays a man caught between two worlds — rejected by the deaf community and unable to fully assimilate into hearing society — delivering a nuanced, emotionally raw portrayal of guilt, isolation, and longing.
What role does Rose Ayling-Ellis play in Reunion?
Rose Ayling-Ellis, best known for her role in EastEnders and her celebrated turn on Strictly Come Dancing, plays Miri in Reunion. Her casting is significant given her own identity as a deaf actress, adding further authenticity to the series' portrayal of the deaf community and its internal dynamics.
How many episodes does Reunion have?
Reunion consists of four episodes, each running approximately 60 minutes. The series aired as a single season on BBC One in 2025 and has since concluded, offering a compact but complete narrative arc across its four-part run.
Who created and produced Reunion?
Reunion was created and written by William Mager and produced by Warp Films and Screen Yorkshire for BBC One. Executive producers include Jo McClellan, Gwen Gorst, Rebecca Ferguson, and Mark Herbert. The production reflects a strong commitment to authentic deaf representation both on and off screen.
What shows are similar to Reunion?
If Reunion resonated with you, consider exploring other character-driven dramas such as In the Dark (2019), which also centres on a protagonist navigating disability and crime, Parenthood (2010) for its emotionally layered family dynamics, or Parish (2024) for its similarly intense exploration of redemption and community belonging.
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