‘Girl Taken’ Adaptation First Look & Other Details Revealed About ‘Baby Doll’ Adaptation

Amanda Bell December 22, 2025, 1:53 pm

Get ready for another kidnapping-centric thrillride. Girl Taken, the Paramount+ adaptation of Hollie Overton’s 2018 novel Baby Doll, is coming to the streamer very soon, and now details about what to expect are starting to come through.

The six-part psychological thriller will be an all-in-one drop to kick off the new year on a chilling note, so read on to find out everything there is to know about Girl Taken.

When does Girl Taken premiere?

All six episodes of the series will premiere at once on Thursday, January 8, on Paramount+.

Who stars in Girl Taken?

The cast for the series features Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Tallulah Evans, and Delphi Evans in the leading roles, with supporting stars Vikash Bhai, Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins, and Kiran Krishnakumar. Executive producing the series are Mike Benson and Suzi McIntosh, with Mick Pantaleo serving as producer, and David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie, and Nessah Muthy writing the adaptation. The series is directed by Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani.

What is Girl Taken about?

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The series adapts Overton’s novel, and the description teases, “Girl Taken follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes — only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges.

The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. As Abby, Lily, and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice. Raw and emotionally charged, Girl Taken is a gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life.”