Ever feel like you’re giving your phone way too much personal info? Well, imagine if all those personal details were then used to destroy your life. That’s the deal in the British teen horror series Red Rose, in which an app targets teens going through a rough time, attempts to be their confidant, then turns the tables and tries to kill them. Ah, technology. But who — or what — created Red Rose? Is it from beyond the grave? The series has major Black Mirror meets Mr. Harrigan’s Phone vibes, so maybe watch with the lights on… and your phone off. Stream it starting Feb. 15.
Amelia Clarkson, Ali Khan, Ashna Rabheru, Harry Redding, Natalie Blair and Ellis Howard in Season 1 of Red Rose.
Roch is Wren’s high school best friend and the leader of their clique of outcasts called the Dickheads. Bold and brash, Rochelle’s tough exterior masks the guilt and pain she feels about her family life and social status. Red Rose grants Rochelle’s biggest desires — but at what cost?
Film and theater actor Isis Hainsworth stars in the Netflix series Metal Lords. She was also featured in the films Catherine Called Birdy and Emma (2020).
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Wren is Roch’s loyal best friend who doesn’t mind being the sidekick. But that all changes once Roch inexplicably moves in on Wren’s boyfriend, Noah. Wren, who’s home life is anything but perfect, always shows up for her friends. Once Red Rose deals a fatal blow to the Dickheads, she’s determined to figure out what’s behind it.
The Last Kingdom actor Amelia Clarkson is known for her roles in Our Zoo and Jane Eyre (2011).
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A witty and caring friend, Ash isn’t afraid to give the boys in the Dickheads a hard time. She works a couple jobs to make ends meet and is always down to help out her friends — whether it’s having secret meetups at her workplace, or taking the train to Manchester to track down Red Rose’s origin.
This is the first on-screen role for up-and-coming actor Natalie Blair.
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Roch invites Taz into her friend group, and they accept him despite their initial hesitation. Taz is a goofball who often says the wrong thing at the wrong time — but always means well. More importantly, he’s there for his pals no matter what.
Ali Khan plays Chaddick in the Netflix series The School for Good and Evil. He’s also been featured in Everything Else Burns and Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Khan will be featured alongside Michelle Yeoh in the upcoming film A Haunting in Venice.
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Antony is a sweet and patient friend who always has Wren’s back. Though not initially affected by the repercussions of Red Rose, Ant has been secretly using a dating app that he hasn’t told the group about. Are the two apps related?
Ellis Howard has been featured in the TV movies Help and Romeo & Juliet (2021) as well as the series Catherine the Great.
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Wren’s boyfriend, Noah, is pulled into Red Rose’s cryptic shenanigans when the app dares Roch to make a move on him. While Roch’s behavior threatens to tear up Wren and Roch’s friendship, Noah stays committed to Wren — and, like their other pals, eventually turns all his energy toward finding out how to stop Red Rose.
Harry Redding makes his on-screen debut in Red Rose.
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Smart and resourceful Jaya is bullied by Roch and is somewhat of a nerdy outcast. Despite not being friends with the Dickheads crew, she becomes involved in the chaos of Red Rose once the app claims another victim — and offers up her unique expertise.
Ashna Rabheru is known for her roles in Indian Summers and Sex Education.
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