The Tomorrow People

A group of young people discover they represent the next rung in human development, each waking up with unusual mental and physical abilities, like teleportation and a shared telepathic bond. They band together to learn how to control their powers, keep their existence hidden, and stop hostile forces who see them as threats. Relationships, loyalties, and secrets complicate every plan. The story follows their attempts to train, protect one another, and weigh what it means to be different in a world that fears rapid change, while political and personal dangers close in around them.

The CW premiere arrived in 2013, developed for American TV by Greg Berlanti, Phil Klemmer, and Julie Plec. The series is adapted from the original 1970s British program, updated for a contemporary young-adult audience.

It wasn't a major awards contender, and it didn't collect high-profile industry trophies. Still, the show earned a dedicated fanbase that kept conversations alive online during and after its broadcast, which mattered more to viewers than statuettes.

On social platforms the series found a vocal audience who appreciated its teen-centered cast and genre mix, sparking fan art, episode recaps, and discussion threads. While it didn't become a mainstream cultural phenomenon, it contributed to the era's surge of superhero and sci-fi shows aimed at younger viewers and remains a touchstone for some fans of serialized YA science fiction.

Critics and audiences offered mixed-to-positive reactions, reflected in an average score around 6.95 out of 10 from viewers. Commenters often noted the charisma of leads like Robbie Amell and Peyton List, and the show's willingness to tackle issues of identity, belonging, ethics of power, and trust. Pacing and plotting drew some criticism, but the themes of evolution, responsibility, and found-family resonated with its core audience.