Theodosia (TV series)
A 1906 Egyptologist's daughter uncovers ancient magic.
Theodosia is an English-language fantasy adventure television series produced by ZDF Studios and Cottonwood Media, very loosely based on the children's adventure novels by Robin LaFevers. The series follows 14-year-old Theodosia 'Theo' Throckmorton, daughter of two Egyptologists in 1906 who live and work at London's Museum of Legends and Antiquities, as she and her brother Henry uncover a hidden tomb and the mysterious Eye of Horus artifact. The first season premiered in the United States on HBO Max on 10 March 2022, and later on CBBC and Globoplay, with a second season released in two halves on BBC iPlayer in 2024.
- Genre
- Fantasy adventure
- First aired
- 10 March 2022 (US, HBO Max)
- Network (US)
- HBO Max (season 1), BYUtv (from 2023)
- Seasons
- 2
- Based on
- Novels by Robin LaFevers
- Production companies
- ZDF Studios, Cottonwood Media
Lore & Background
The series was announced in February 2021 following the final season of Find Me in Paris, with ZDF and Cottonwood Media collaborating to adapt Robin LaFevers's Theodosia novels. Early buyers included HBO Max and Globoplay. Executive producers include head writer Joe Williams and Cottonwood's Leila Smith, with producers David Michel, Cécile Lauritano, and Zoé Carrera Allaix. The first season was presented at the 2021 MIPCOM and premiered in the US on HBO Max on 10 March 2022, followed by CBBC on 25 April and Globoplay on 21 June 2022. It later premiered in Portugal on Biggs and SIC K. Principal photography for season 1 took place from April to October 2021 in Paris and Brussels, using back alleys to recreate Edwardian London, directed by Matthias Hoene, Alex Jacob, and Matt Bloom.
Reader's Guide
Theodosia represents a notable example of international co-production in children's fantasy television, blending historical Egyptology with adventure. Its significance lies in its adaptation of LaFevers's novels and its distribution across multiple platforms and countries. The series was renewed for a second season in October 2022, with the first half of thirteen episodes released on BBC iPlayer on 21 January 2024 and the remaining thirteen on 5 May 2024. After Max dropped the rights on 17 May 2023, BYUtv picked up US rights, initially announced as only a season 1 pickup but later debunked when BYUtv began televising the series. Season 1 began on BYUtv's app and website on 22 October 2023, and season 2 premiered on the same on 23 October 2024. Production on the second season took place in France, Belgium, and Morocco. The cast includes Eloise Little as Theodosia, with main and supporting actors such as Yasmina El-Abd, Nana Agyeman-Bediako, Frankie Minchella, Louis Martino, Julie Lamberton, Rik Young, Elisa Doughty, Jethro Skinner, and Yuki Sutton.
Did You Know?
- The series is very loosely based on Robin LaFevers's children's adventure novels.
- The first season premiered on HBO Max on 10 March 2022, then on CBBC on 25 April and Globoplay on 21 June 2022.
- After Max dropped the rights on 17 May 2023, BYUtv picked up US rights and began airing season 1 on 22 October 2023.
- Principal photography for season 1 took place in Paris and Brussels from April to October 2021.
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