A new Paramount+ thriller series that pictures a world in which men face a nightly 7pm curfew has been deemed ‘too extreme’ by its own cast member.
Set in the Republic of Great Britain, which emerges following a left-wing upheaval spurred by the discrimination against lesbians and assaults with chemical weapons, this six-episode drama explores improved women’s safety due to the twelve-hour curfew.
However, when a murder occurs after the 7pm deadline, Detective Pamela Green, portrayed by Sarah Parish, must delve into an investigation that questions both male and female roles in the crime.
The impressive line-up features Mandip Gill as Sarah, Alexandra Burke as Helen, and Bobby Brazier as James, with Larry Lamb and Anita Dobson taking on the characters of Rhys Holden and Janet, respectively.
The show, which is an adaptation of Jayne Cowie’s book After Dark, summarises its intriguing plot with the line: “In a world where men live under a strict curfew, a woman’s murder during curfew challenges the system. Can Detective Pamela uncover the truth?”.
While discussing the provocative themes of Curfew on Kate Thornton’s podcast White Wine Question Time, Yeovil-born actress Parish made it explicitly clear that she strongly opposes the idea of imposing a real-world curfew on males, reports Somerset Live.
“I mean, personally, a curfew on all men I don’t think would ever work. It’s too extreme. It’s ridiculous and unfair,” she stated. “I think the answer to the ongoing violence problem (against women), and there is a problem, there has been a problem for years is education.”
Further elaborating on her thoughts, she added: “It’s how we educate men, how we educate our sons, how we educate young men in school, what they get to watch on the internet, the kind of people they are influenced by on the internet.”
Parish believes the show may cause a stir but anticipates that it will prompt a more substantive discussion about women’s safety. “I hope this programme will start a debate and an argument,” she expressed.
Curfew is available to stream now on Paramount+