Rose and Thorn

Rose and Thorn is an upcoming American animated series created by Charise Castro Smith and produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios for Netflix. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the series centers ln Rhosyn Forrest and Thorn Canton, two alters of a system with dissociative identity disorder, as they investigate their father's murder. The series stars Sarah-Nicole Robles, Eric Bauza, Clark Gregg, Alisha Taylor, Wendie Malick, and Keith David.
Development on a Rose and Thorn series would begin in early 2032, with Smith attached as showrunner. The series' cast would be announced by December 2033. Animation services would be provided by Studio Mir. Smith and the writers would draw inspiration mainly on Gail Simone's comic run, while consulting with psychiatrists in order to provide an accurate potrayal of DID. The writers also drew inspiration from the Cartoon Network Studios series Unicorn: Warriors Eternal for the series, particularly Rose / Thorn's arc.
The series would be released on December 2035 to positive review from critics, particularly for its writing, animation, themes, and vocal performances.
== Synopsis ==
Years ago, young girl Rhosyn "Rose" Forrest saw her family being victims of crime, ultimately resulting in two years in therapy before being declared healthy... they couldn't be more wrong. As it turns out, the now-teenage Rose takes on a new name and actitude whenever she feeks stressed or goes to sleep. This alter, calling herself Thorn Canton, is hunting down those who hurt Rose. The two must find a way to balance their lives, as they discover horrible truths about their past.
== Voice cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* Sarah-Nicole Robles as Rose Forrest / Thorn Canton, a teenager vigilante with dissocistive identity disorder, one alter being the level-headed Rose and another bring the impulse Thorn.
* Eric Bauza as Detective John Mercado, a cop investigating Thorn's activities.
* Clark Gregg as Detective Curtis Leland, a corrupt cop and Mercado's partner, trying to cover-up "The 100"'s activities.
* Alisha Taylor as Dr. Wendy Chritlow, Rose and Thorne's therapyst.
* Kimberly Brooks as Elizabeth Forrest, Rose and Thorn's mother.
*Keith David as The Director, the leader of "The 100".
=== Recurring cast ===
* Chloe Bennet as Melinda, Rose's friend and classmate, who is put up by her strange behavior.
* Kari Wahlgren as Skye, a popular girl Thorn befriends at school.
*Brian Hull as Blackguard, an enforcer for "The 100".
=== Guest cast ===
* Ming-Na Wen as Melinda's mother
* Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow, a wisecracking vigilante. Amell reprises his role from the Arrowverse.
* Charlie Cox as Phil Forrest: Rose and Thorn's deceased father.
== Episodes ==
No. overrall 	No. in season 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Storyboard by
1 	1 	Bed of Roses 	Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton 	Charise Castro Smith 	Yotam PerelIan Mutchler
Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts. 	Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts. 	Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts. 	Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts. 	Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts. 	Student Rhosalyn Forrest's life changes when she experiemces a series of blackouts.
2 	2 	A Thorn at Her Side 	Hannah Ayoubi 	Jane Becker 	Melody IzaKaitlyn Graziano
Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option. 	Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option. 	Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option. 	Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option. 	Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option. 	Upon discovering the existence of her alter, Thorn Canton, Rhosyn just wants her life to return to normal. Unfortunely, Canton's plans ended up killing that option.
3 	3 	Lead Down the Garden Path 	Ben Jones 	Sarah Peters 	Raj BrueggemannMeghan Lands
Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda. 	Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda. 	Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda. 	Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda. 	Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda. 	Rose tries to hide Thorn's existence and actions as she plans their next move, which causes corncern for her friend, Melinda.
4 	4 	Dig Up 	Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton 	Jess Dweck 	Raj BrueggemannCecilia Aranovich Hamilton
Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering. 	Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering. 	Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering. 	Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering. 	Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering. 	Thorn searches for clues to find their father's killer, but Rose's personal life ends up interfering.
5 	5 	Garden of Secrets 	Hannah Ayoubi 	Chesire Castro Smith 	Raj BrueggemannCecilia Aranovich Hamilton
Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out. 	Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out. 	Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out. 	Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out. 	Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out. 	Rose and Thorn forced to push their beloved ones aside when they discover a corrupt detective is out for them, but Melinda and Skye get fed up with their lies and want the truth to come out.
6 	6 	Olive Branch 	Ben Jones 	Jess Dewck 	Melody IzaMeghan Lands
Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner. 	Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner. 	Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner. 	Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner. 	Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner. 	Rose, Thorn, Melinda, and Skye try their best to work together after the truth about the duo comes out, as a new one is discovered. Meanwhile, Detective John Mercado grows suspicious of his partner.
7 	7 	The Grass Is Greener 	Hannah Ayonubi 	Adam Stein 	Careen Ingle
Ian Mutchler
Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives. 	Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives. 	Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives. 	Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives. 	Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives. 	Rose and Thorn travel to Star City to locate the leader of The 100, where they meet Green Arrow and Thorn questions her motives.
8 	8 	Shake Like a Leaf 	Ben Jones 	Sarah Peters and Jess Dewck 	Yotam PerelIan Mutchler
Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts? 	Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts? 	Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts? 	Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts? 	Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts? 	Thorn manages to locate her father's killers, but is Rose ready to face the facts?
9 	9 	Beat Around the Bushes 	Hannah Ayonubi 	Jess Dewck 	Caren IngleKaitlyn Graziano
After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.	After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.	After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.	After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.	After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.	After their emotionally-draining fight with The Director, Rose and Thorn struggle talking with their mother about the truth as the threat of The 100 looms over them. Meanwhile, Melinda and Skye worry about their friends.
10 	10 	Pushing Up Daisies 	Hannah Ayonubi 	Sarah Peters 	Meghan Lands
Raj Brueggemann
With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities. 	With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities. 	With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities. 	With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities. 	With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities. 	With their mental health at an all-time low, Rose and Thorn agree to go to some therapy, while their mother struggles after learning of their activities.
11 	11 	There's No Rose Without a Thorn 	Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton 	Chesire Castro Smith 	Yotam Perel
Melody Iza
Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100. 	Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100. 	Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100. 	Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100. 	Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100. 	Having reconciliated with one another, Rose and Thorn prepare for a final stand against The 100.
== Production ==
=== Animation ===
Animation services would be provided by Studio Mir, with Angela Sung serving as art director; she would be hired due to her work on DreamWorks' Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. The producers would aim for an art style reminiscent of anime, using Kipo as an inspiration.
According to showrunner Chesire Castro Smith, the producers drew inspirstion from the Marvel productions Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur for inspiration. She also said her main goal was to "use the medium of animation" as a way to visually represent "the thouugths and feelings" of people with dissociative identity disorder; artists first consulted with experts and people with DID regarding their knowledge on personal feelings and thougths, after which they would create ways to represent them visually without falling into stereotypes, such as the transitions between both alters, with extended transitions being represented "via a trippy and psychodelic" sequence, and instant transitions being depicted via a brief shot that uses the color covering the character to show who is fronting, with sky blue representing Rose and green representing Thorn. For scenes featuring Rose's repressed memories, animators wanted the visuals to be "sketchy, glitchy, blurry. You can't tell what they are showing", so the artists first drew the finished scenes, before adding redrawing them with "random lines" for when they appear in a scene as reppresed memories.
== Trivia ==
* Thorn's surname, Canton, is a reference to the original Rose, Rhosyn Canton.
* Chloe Bennet's role as Melinda is a reference to her role as Quake in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., since "Melinda" was the first nane of her character's teammate, Agent May.
* Keith David appears as African-American albino mob boss Tobias Whale / The Director; he voiced a similar role as Tombstone in The Spectacular Spider-Man.