Girl Taken


Girl Taken is a British television series based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton. It was released on 8 January 2026 on Paramount+.

Premise

A family living in a quiet English rural town are impacted by the actions of a seemingly respected local teacher.

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Holly Atkins as Melanie
  • Kiran Krishnakumar as Archie

Production

The Hollie Overton novel Baby Doll was adapted for the six-part series for Paramount+ by David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie, and Nessa Muthy. Directing episodes are Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani with Mick Pantaleo as producer. Executive producers include Suzi McIntosh for Clapperboard Studios and Mike Benson for Paramount+. Filming took place in June 2025. The title for the series was confirmed as Girl Taken in December 2025.
The cast is led by Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, older and younger sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans as twins, alongside Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins, Vikash Bhai and Kiran Krishnakumar.

Release

The series premiered globally on Paramount+ on 8 January 2026.