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Servant is an American psychological horror television series created by Tony Basgallop and executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan. It follows Dorothy and Sean Turner, a couple in Philadelphia grieving the death of their infant son, and Leanne Grayson, the young nanny who enters their home. Dorothy treats a reborn doll as a living child, but the doll appears to be replaced by a real baby, creating the central mystery.
The series uses a confined domestic setting to examine grief, denial, faith, and family control.
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What is the central mystery in Servant?
Servant follows Dorothy and Sean Turner in Philadelphia after the death of their infant son, Jericho, and the arrival of nanny Leanne Grayson. The household's lifelike reborn-baby setup becomes the source of the show's psychological and supernatural mystery.
Who created Servant?
Tony Basgallop created the series, while M. Night Shyamalan served as an executive producer and directed episodes. Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, and Nell Tiger Free play Dorothy, Sean, and Leanne.
How many seasons and episodes does Servant have?
The series ran for four seasons from 2019 to 2023, with 40 half-hour episodes in total. It was released as an Apple TV+ original.
Where is Servant set?
Much of the story takes place inside the Turners' Philadelphia townhouse. The confined setting is central to the show because domestic routines, grief, and secrecy drive the tension.
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