''Crazyhead'' (previously announced as ''Crazy Face'') is a

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television series created by

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, who also serves as an executive producer on the show with his company Urban Myth Films. The six-part series premiered on E4 on 19 October 2016 in the United Kingdom, and internationally on 16 December 2016 on

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. The series is filmed in

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and is a

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and

co-production. In 2017, the show received three

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West of England awards for Best Sound, Best Design and Best On-Screen Performance for

Susie Wokoma Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born 31 December 1987 in Peckham, London, England) is a British actress, writer and director. She is best known for her roles as Edith in '' Enola Holmes'' and Raquel in the E4/Netflix show ''Crazyhead''. Wokoma was liste ...

as Raquel. In July 2017, Wokoma confirmed that ''Crazyhead'' had been cancelled. The series was later made available on Netflix in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2018.

Cast and characters

Main

Cara Theobold Cara Louise Theobold (born 8 January 1990) is an English actress who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Her first acting role was Ivy Stuart in the third and fourth series of television period drama ''Downton Abbey'' and is also ...

as Amy, an unhappy bowling alley worker who is a reluctant and rare "seer" – someone who sees demons hiding in society. * Susan Wokoma as Raquel Francis, a socially awkward, lonely 'seer' and self made demon hunter who befriends Amy. * Lewis Reeves as Jake, Amy's best friend from school and colleague. He has noticeable feelings for Amy but they are not mutual. * Arinze Kene as Tyler, Raquel's brother, who shares an attraction with Amy and knows nothing of his sister's demon hunting. *

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as Suzanne, Amy's best friend who turns into a revenant. * Luke Allen-Gale as Sawyer, a demon with powers and Raquel's father. *

Tony Curran Tony Curran is a Scottish actor who has appeared in '' Underworld: Evolution'', ''Doctor Who'', ''Roots'', and the Netflix historical epic '' Outlaw King''. He appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013) as Bo ...

as Callum, a powerful demon, disguised as Raquel's psychiatrist. * Charlie Archer as Harry, a demon who promised Raquel's father that he'd protect Raquel. He then later develops feelings for her.

Recurring

* Billy Seymour as Dylan, a demon and one of Callum's henchmen. *

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as Mercy, a demon moonlighting as a single mother whilst aiding Callum in his plan. She killed Raquel's father, Sawyer.

Episodes

Reception

The show has received generally positive reviews. ''

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'' described the show as 'disturbing and excellent' as well as 'fizzy and fun.' They also praised the double act of Cara Theobold and Susan Wokoma. ''

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'' described the show as 'bright, punchy and genuinely funny series'.

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Crazyhead (Tv Series) 2010s British comedy television series 2010s British horror television series 2016 British television series debuts 2016 British television series endings British horror comedy television series British supernatural television shows Demons in television E4 comedy English-language Netflix original programming Television series by StudioCanal Television shows set in Bristol Television shows shot in Bristol