Surface on Apple TV+: The Complete Guide

Surface is a sexy, elevated thriller from Apple TV+ starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the series, including the plot, cast, episode summaries, and soundtrack.

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Key Information

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Creator: Veronica West
Seasons: 1
Status: Renewed for Season 2

The Plot

Set in high-end San Francisco, Sophie (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) suffers a traumatic head injury that leaves her with extreme memory loss, believed to be the result of a suicide attempt. As she embarks on a quest to put the pieces of her life back together with the help of her husband and friends, she begins to question whether the truth she is told is the truth she has lived. Through twists and turns and a shocking love triangle, this thriller asks: What if you woke up one day and didn’t know your own secrets?

Main Cast and Characters

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Sophie: A woman trying to piece together her life after severe memory loss.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen as James: Sophie's devoted husband.
Stephan James as Baden: An undercover cop with a mysterious connection to Sophie's past.
Ari Graynor as Caroline: Sophie's best friend.

Season 1 Episode Guide

1. Ictus: Sophie starts her recovery, but a mysterious man from her past appears, making her question everything.
2. Muscle Memory: Sophie pushes the boundaries of her memory, suspecting that James is not telling her the whole truth.
3. New Person, Same Old Mistakes: A risky choice leads Sophie to a greater understanding of her past life and the people in it.
4. Psychogenic: Sophie feels a strong connection to Baden, who reveals key details about her past.
5. It Comes in Waves: Sophie must think on her feet when the man who is threatening her shows up at her home.
6. The Myth of California: Sophie travels to her hometown to dig deeper into her past, but what she finds is not what she expected.
7. It Was Always Going to End This Way: Sophie is betrayed by someone she thought she could trust.
8. See You on the Other Side: Sophie finally confronts the truth about what happened on the boat.

Music from the Series

The series' score, composed by Ólafur Arnalds, and its curated songs create a tense and mysterious atmosphere. You can listen to all the songs featured in the show on Apple Music.

Listen to Music from Surface on Apple Music

Season 2 Status

Apple TV+ has officially renewed Surface for a second season. The new season will see Sophie travel to London to rediscover her roots and confront the origins of her trauma.