Black Narcissus

Synopsis

Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.

First Air Date: 2020-11-23

Last Air Date: 2020-11-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: FX

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Top Cast

Gemma Arterton as Sister Clodagh
Alessandro Nivola as Mr. Dean
Aisling Franciosi as Sister Ruth
Diana Rigg as Mother Dorothea
Jim Broadbent as Father Roberts
Rosie Cavaliero as Sister Briony
Karen Bryson as Sister Philippa
Patsy Ferran as Sister Blanche
Nila Aalia as Angu Ayah
Kulvinder Ghir as General Toda Rai

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode One (2020-11-23)

With the help of Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh and the Sisters of St. Faith run a school at the mysterious palace of Mopu in the Himalayas. But is the palace haunted?
Ep. 2: Episode Two (2020-11-23)

Sister Clodagh begins to lose control of the convent. Feelings come to a head between Clodagh, Ruth and Mr. Dean at the Christmas celebration.
Ep. 3: Episode Three (2020-11-23)

As Dilip Rai and Kanchi are discovered together, Clodagh and Ruth clash over Mr. Dean. All the nuns must confront their desires…with tragic consequences.