Girl Taken

In a quiet rural English town, twin sisters Lily and Abby live beneath the rhythm of ordinary days until a dark secret upends their world. The beloved local teacher, Rick Hanson, abducts Lily, and the town must confront the chilling possibility that danger has always lurked closer than anyone realized. Years of captivity leave Lily scarred yet stubborn, and she finally finds a way to break free and return to the place she once called home. But freedom comes with its own struggles, from flashbacks and fear to the complicated reentry into family life. As Lily seeks normalcy, Abby and their mother Eve face questions they never imagined and a detective, Tommy Shah, follows the trail.

Created by Nessah Muthy, Suzanne Cowie, and David Turpin, Girl Taken is an original drama that premiered in 2026. The series stars Tallulah Evans as Lily Riser and Delphi Evans as Abby Riser.

Reception has been mixed, with an average of 5.7 out of 10 from 16 votes. The show foregrounds trauma, resilience, and the pull of family under pressure, while questioning how communities respond when a child vanishes and returns altered.

At this early stage the show has not earned major nominations or wins, and critical coverage remains forthcoming. Still the drama has been noted for its tense staging and strong performances, especially by Tallulah Evans and Jill Halfpenny as the Risers matriarch.