''Crazyhead'' (previously announced as ''Crazy Face'') is a

comedy horror Comedy horror (also called horror comedy) is a literary, television and film genre that combines elements of comedy and horror fiction. Comedy horror has been described as having three types: "black comedy, parody and spoof." Comedy horror can a ...

television series created by Howard Overman, who also serves as an executive producer on the show with his company Urban Myth Films. The six-part series premiered on E4 on 19 October 2016 in the United Kingdom, and internationally on 16 December 2016 on

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. The series is filmed in

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and is a

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and

co-production. In 2017, the show received three

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West of England awards for Best Sound, Best Design and Best On-Screen Performance for

Susie Wokoma Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born 31 December 1987) is a British actress. She is best known for her roles as Edith in the '' Enola Holmes'' films'','' Cynthia in ''Chewing Gum,'' Raquel in the E4/Netflix show '' Crazyhead'' and Fola in ''Cheaters.'' ...

as Raquel. On 17 July 2017, Wokoma confirmed that ''Crazyhead'' had been cancelled. The series was later made available on Netflix in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2018.

Cast and characters

Main

Cara Theobold Cara Louise Theobold (born 8 January 1990) is an English actress. She made her debut as Ivy Stuart in the ITV period drama ''Downton Abbey'' (2012–2013). She has since starred in the BBC series '' The Syndicate'' and ''Together'' (both 2015), ...

as Amy, an unhappy bowling alley worker who is a reluctant and rare "seer" – someone who sees demons hiding in society. *

Susan Wokoma Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born 31 December 1987) is a British actress. She is best known for her roles as Edith in the '' Enola Holmes'' films'','' Cynthia in ''Chewing Gum,'' Raquel in the E4/Netflix show '' Crazyhead'' and Fola in ''Cheaters.'' ...

as Raquel Francis, a socially awkward, lonely 'seer' and half-demon turned demon hunter who befriends Amy. *

Lewis Reeves Lewis Reeves (born 29 March 1988) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Jake in the comedy horror series '' Crazyhead'', as Gareth Walker in the video games '' FIFA 17,'' ''FIFA 18 and FIFA 19 ''FIFA 19'' is a football simulation ...

as Jake, Amy's best friend from school and colleague. He has noticeable feelings for Amy but they are not mutual. *

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as Tyler, Raquel's brother, who shares an attraction with Amy and knows nothing of his sister's demon hunting. *

Riann Steele Riann Steele is an American-born British actress. She began her career in theatre. Her films include '' Treacle Jr.'' (2010), '' Sket'' (2011), and '' The Creeping'' (2022). On television, she starred in the E4 comedy '' Crazyhead'' (2016) and ...

as Suzanne, Amy's best friend who turns into a revenant. *

Luke Allen-Gale Luke Allen-Gale is a British actor who has had roles in the apocalyptic series ''Dominion'' and in the ITV television show ''Monroe''. Career Born in Dorset, he trained at the Drama Centre London and made his acting debut in 2008 on ''Wallander ...

as Sawyer, a demon with powers and Raquel's father. *

Tony Curran Tony Curran is a Scottish actor who has appeared in the film '' Underworld: Evolution'' (2006), the television series ''Doctor Who'' (2010), the miniseries ''Roots'' (2016), and the Netflix historical drama film ''Outlaw King'' (2018). He appear ...

as Callum Weaver, a powerful demon, disguised as Raquel's psychiatrist. * Charlie Archer as Harry, a demon who promised Raquel's father that he'd protect Raquel. He then later develops feelings for her.

Recurring

* Billy Seymour as Dylan, a demon and one of Callum's henchmen. *

Lu Corfield Lucy "Lu" Corfield (born 1979 or 1980) is a Welsh actress from Powys, Wales, known for her roles as Freya Wilson in ''Doctors'', Ruth in ''Last Tango in Halifax'' and Joyce Edevan in ''Clink''. In 2020, she appeared in the BBC Three series '' I ...

as Mercy, a demon moonlighting as a single mother while aiding Callum in his plan. She killed Raquel's father, Sawyer.

Episodes

Reception

The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in Manchester in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'' and changed its name in 1959, followed by a move to London. Along with its sister paper, ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardi ...

'' described the show as 'disturbing and excellent' as well as 'fizzy and fun.' They also praised the double act of Cara Theobold and Susan Wokoma. ''

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'' described the show as 'bright, punchy and genuinely funny series'.

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