The InBetween

***The InBetween*** is an American supernatural-police procedural series. The series first premiered on May 29, 2019, on *NBC* with a 10 episode order. The series was canceled by *NBC* on November 21, 2019.

## Plot

Cassie Bedford was born with a gift, though she may call it a curse. She can see and communicate with the dead, helping them with their unresolved problems … whether she likes it or not. When her longtime friend Det. Tom Hackett and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante, need help to solve a darkly puzzling murder, Cassie agrees to use her abilities. Despite her reluctance, she may have found a way to keep her demons at bay, all while solving some of the city’s most challenging cases. From writer/executive producer Moira Kirland (“Castle,” “Madam Secretary”) comes this suspenseful, new character-driven procedural drama.

The cast includes Harriet Dyer, Anne-Marie Johnson, Cindy Luna, Chad James Buchanan, and Paul Blackthorne.

## Production

* Introduction
* Casting

On January 12, 2018, NBC ordered a pilot for a "*clairvoyance crime drama*" titled "*In Between Lives*". Originally perceived as a modern-day Ghost Whisperer, the series followed a young woman with clairvoyant gifts. The initial synopsis read as follows:

"*Written by Kirland, In Between Lives centers on a mysterious young woman who reluctantly uses her gift of clairvoyance to help a veteran LAPD detective and a damaged ex-FBI outsider solve the most unnerving and challenging cases the city encounters. This eerie ability also opens the door for her to see and talk to the dead, who are seeking help for unresolved problems, whether she likes it or not.*"
The series initially took place in Los Angeles, despite the cast filming in Vancouver, Canada. The opposite weather locations required the special effects team too put an orange overlay over the scenes to make it appear warmer. Because of this, the network found it hard to believe the series took place in LA. The cast went back to Vancouver for reshoots and the remaining nine episodes. The location of the series was changed to Seattle since Vancouver's climate and backdrops made more sense for Seattle.

Following rebranding and reconnection, the series was titled, "*The InBetween*. It was picked up and ordered to series by NBC on May 10, 2018.

Originally slated for a midseason premiere, NBC opted for Spring release instead. *The InBetween* was given May 29, 2019, as a release date.

Australian actress Harriet Dyer was the first cast member to be announced. She plays "Cassie" a "*a lovely young woman haunted by hallucinations of vicious crimes, both past, and present.*" After undergoing several edits, the series rewrote their initial idea of Cassie. She could now communicate with, see, and speak to restless spirits. Her character name was changed from "Cassie Bishop" to "Cassie Bedford".

Yusuf Gatewood was originally cast as Damien Parrish, "*the new kid on the LAPD Homicide Squad. Damien used to be a Criminal Analyst with the FBI and spent the last eight years in Florida*".

After reconceiving the series, it was decided to recast one of the male leads. Justin Cornwell was announced to be replacing Yusuf Gatewood as "Damien". The character was also renamed Damien Asante.

British actor Paul Blackthorne was cast as Tom Hackett. His casting in the Pilot was initially kept under wraps as not to spoil the exit of his character from the CW series, *Arrow*.

Cindy Luna was announced as a series regular opposite Harriet Dyer. She portrays Det. Jasey Vasquez, a "*young detective on the LAPD Homicide Squad, eager to learn everything she can and eventually make her mark.*" Following reconceiving, Jasey was renamed Det. Maria Salinas.

The final series regular slot was given to Anne-Marie Johnson. She portrays Lt. Swanstrom, "*the head of the LAPD homicide squad and boss of both Tom and Damien.*".
## Series Overview

*The InBetween* centers on Cassie Bedford (Harriet Dyer), who was born with a rare ability to see events that have previously occurred or will occur. She also encounters unsettled spirits who need her help. When her father, Det. Tom Hackett (Paul Blackthorne) and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante (Justin Cornwell), need assistance solving a dark and puzzling murder, Cassie reluctantly agrees to use her abilities and helps solve some of the city’s most challenging cases.

## Cast and Characters

The core cast includes Harriet Dyer, Paul Blackthorne, Justin Cornwell, Anne-Marie Johnson, and Cindy Luna. They are joined by recurring cast members, Sean Bolger, Sarah Abbott, Michael B. Silver, and Chad James Buchanan.

## Broadcast

*The InBetween* premiered on May 19, 2019, in the United States on *NBC*. It became the network's highest viewed drama series for the Summer.

On October 30, 2019, *Sky Witness* acquired the exclusive UK rights to NBC's supernatural drama series *The InBetween* after striking a deal with sister company *NBCUniversal International Distribution*. The show's first season will premiere on Monday, November 11th at nine pm.

## Critical Reception

*The InBetween* opened with mixed reception upon critics. It was given a 62% on *Rotten Tomatoes* and 6.8/10 on *IMDb*. Some called the show, "*underwhelming*" with "*two-dimensional characters*". Other critics applauded the actors and mysterious sub-plots. Despite critic reviews, fans enjoyed the show and donned it the "*new Ghost Whisperer*". When the third episode of Season 1 aired, critics and fans alike agreed that the show was finding its pace.

## Ratings

The first episode of The InBetween (0.6, 3.69M) won its slot among broadcast networks in demographic and total viewers, matching the highest rating for a premiering Big 4 summer drama series since Midnight, Texas in July 2017.

The second episode of The InBetween ticked down slightly from its debut (0.5, 2.98M). It won the highest slot among broadcast networks in demographic and total viewers for the night, winning by over a million viewers.

This trend remained steady and the season finale raked in 2.30M viewers with 0.4 demographic. It remained the second-watched episode of the night across all broadcast stations, only falling behind the *FOX* reboot of *BH90210* which had 2.50M viewers and 1.0 demographic.

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