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They claim to cure video game addiction - but what's really going on? Mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher, starring Armin Karima (Sex Education).

Episodes

  1. 05/10/2022

    8. Light of the World

    Open the door, what’s my name, play the game to the end… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Karishma…. Lillete Dubey Junior…. Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Francis….Jon Gabrus Boss….Akie Kotabe CJ…. Savannah Steyn Hilly….Jennifer Armour Dr Lopez….Michaela Moore Creature….Kerry Shale Lilya….Nathalie Armin Salman…. Dana Haqjoo Mr Priest….Nathan Osgood Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore, Libbi Fox Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Eric Sirakian, Philip Desmeules, Matilde Gaido Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark, Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    43 min
  2. 05/10/2022

    7. No One Sees The Janitor

    Training regime, a friend IRL, the escape… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Junior….Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Francis….Jon Gabrus Boss….Akie Kotabe CJ….Savannah Steyn Skye….Gianna Kiehl Hilly….Jennifer Armour Lilya….Nathalie Armin Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    35 min
  3. 05/10/2022

    6. The Most Dangerous Game

    Hunters and hunted, the “happy kids”, an ancient mechanism… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Junior…. Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Hilly….Jennifer Armour Boss….Akie Kotabe CJ…. Savannah Steyn Lilya…. Nathalie Armin Salman…. Dana Haqjoo Randall....Vaughn Arthur Endraca Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    33 min
  4. 05/10/2022

    5. Wild Mountain

    Extreme detox, the kill, the other side of the camp… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Junior…. Zachary Nachbar-Seckel CJ…. Savannah Steyn Boss….Akie Kotabe Lars….Kerry Shale Watts…. Vaughn Arthur Endraca Flo…. Michaella Moore Flo’s Mama…. Matilde Gaido Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    36 min
  5. 05/10/2022

    4. Start Again

    Life at Camp Restart, the Boss, a baggage handler who stole a plane… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Francis….Jon Gabrus Boss….Akie Kotabe CJ…. Savannah Steyn Lars….Kerry Shale Flo…. Michaella Moore Felix…. Michaella Moore & Sebastian Stewart Watts…. Vaughn Arthur Endraca Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fo Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    35 min
  6. 05/10/2022

    3. Circleville

    The video game designer, a military base, an errant priest… Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Francis….Jon Gabrus Boss….Akie Kotabe Skye….Gianna Kiehl Hilly….Jennifer Armour Mr Priest…. Nathan Osgood Mr Jacobs….Eric Meyers Atari Boss….Philip Desmeules Bucky….Eric Sirakian Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails - Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    28 min
  7. 05/10/2022

    1. What's in a Name?

    "Do you want to go on an adventure?” From the makers of THE CIPHER and PASSENGER LIST an original mind-bending thriller starring Armin Karima. Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher. Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden. Cast: Eddie….Armin Karima Karishma….Lillete Dubey Junior….Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Lilya….Nathalie Armin Salman….Dana Haqjoo Mr Priest….Nathan Osgood Mr Jacobs….Eric Meyers Mr Jacobs fiancée….Rebecca LeChance Video voice....Philip Desmeules Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA. Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker Trails – Jack Soper Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein Runner - Jacob Tombling Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

    32 min

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They claim to cure video game addiction - but what's really going on? Mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher, starring Armin Karima (Sex Education).

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