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Kate Winslet Headlines Netflix Series ‘The Unheard’ From Team Behind ‘Adolescence’

Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake are set to star in a new Netflix drama series, but the plot details are already stirring intrigue.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 17:27 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 17:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Esquire · Yahoo · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Deadline.

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The brief

The Hollywood Reporter was first to report that Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake will star in a new Netflix limited series titled 'The Unheard'. The series is from the team behind the acclaimed 'Adolescence'. The plot revolves around two sisters on the run.

The initial announcement was quickly followed by other outlets, including Esquire, Yahoo, Variety, and Deadline. Esquire and Variety both describe the series as a vengeance drama, with Esquire specifying that the plot involves vengeance gone wrong. The plot details are already stirring intrigue.

The Hollywood Reporter's description of the sisters on the run contrasts with Esquire and Variety's portrayal of a vengeance drama. This discrepancy leaves the exact nature of the series open to speculation. The series is in development, with Winslet and Peake confirmed as the leads.

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Quick answers

Who is starring in 'The Unheard'?

Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake are set to star in 'The Unheard'.

What is the plot of 'The Unheard'?

The plot revolves around two sisters on the run. The series is described as a vengeance drama, with some reports suggesting that the plot involves vengeance gone wrong.

Who is behind 'The Unheard'?

The series is from the team behind 'Adolescence'.

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