Archive · 5 Sep 2025
BBC Drama 'Reunion' Acquired by Showtime, CBC
Reunion is a new show about a deaf man, Matthew, who returns home after being in prison for ten years.
The story is set in Yorkshire and explores themes of revenge and secrets within families.
The show features British Sign Language and spoken English.
It's about how people communicate and what they are afraid to share.
The show had a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and is being shown on streaming platforms like Paramount+ and CBC Gem.
The show has an all-deaf cast and explores representation for deaf people.
The BBC drama 'Reunion' has been acquired by Paramount+ and CBC.
The series features an all-deaf cast and is told in British Sign Language and spoken English.
The show follows a deaf man returning to society after a decade in prison.
Reunion is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The series explores themes of revenge, communication, and the experiences of the Deaf community.
- Who
- Matthew Gurney (actor), William Mager (creator), and a cast of deaf and hearing actors.
- What
- The BBC drama 'Reunion' premieres at TIFF, depicting a deaf man's return to society after prison.
- When
- Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, with releases on Paramount+ and CBC Gem.
- Where
- Yorkshire (UK) setting.
- Why
- The drama explores themes of redemption, revenge, and communication within the Deaf community.
Industry Critics
Advocates for the Deaf Community
Representation of the Deaf Community
Industry Critics
Some may view this as a thriller, overlooking the impact of the setting and representation of the deaf community.
Advocates for the Deaf Community
The community wants to share histories and stories never told before with an all-deaf cast.
- Show Title
- Reunion
- Genre
- Thriller
- Director
- Luke Snellin
- Main Cast
- Matthew Gurney, Lara Peake, Anne-Marie Duff, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Eddie Marsan
- Language
- British Sign Language and spoken English
- Initial Release
- BBC (April 2024)
- North American Premiere
- Toronto International Film Festival
- North American Streamers
- Paramount+, CBC Gem
