The Time Traveler's Wife (TV series)

Lore & Background

The series follows Henry DeTamble, a man with a genetic disorder causing him to sporadically time travel, and Clare Abshire, a woman who met an older Henry as a girl and later marries him. The narrative explores themes of determinism, free will, and identity, mirroring the novel. The cast includes Rose Leslie as Clare, Theo James as Henry, and supporting actors such as Desmin Borges, Natasha Lopez, and Caitlin Stasey.

Reader's Guide

The Time Traveler's Wife was ordered straight-to-series by HBO in July 2018, with Steven Moffat writing and executive producing alongside Audrey Niffenegger, Sue Vertue, and Brian Minchin. Filming took place from May to October 2021 in New York and Chicago. The six-episode season premiered on May 15, 2022, and was canceled on July 1, 2022. Fans started a petition to have another streaming platform pick up the series. Critical reception was mixed: Rotten Tomatoes reported 37% positive reviews (average rating 5.1/10), and Metacritic gave a score of 45 out of 100. Critics praised the leads' charisma but criticized the conceit, character development, and chemistry. The series was released on DVD on October 18, 2022.

Did You Know?

• The series was developed by Steven Moffat, who previously drew inspiration from Niffenegger's novel for his work on Doctor Who.
• All six episodes were directed by David Nutter and written by Steven Moffat.
• The series was removed from HBO Max in December 2022.