M. Night Shyamalan.
Directed by Shyamalan and created by Tony Basgallop, “Servant” follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
The cast includes
Toby Kebbell (“Kong: Skull Island,” “Fantastic Four,” “Black Mirror”),
Nell Tiger Free (“Game of Thrones”),
Rupert Grint (“Harry Potter” franchise).
I’ve been hooked on this series from the very first episode. As the story unfolds, it really makes you examine the ways in which humans process trauma. There’s also a lot to unpack with the family dynamic and how far we’ll carry a lie to protect our loved ones. So when I caught up with M. Night during the Apple TV panel at Television Critics Association Winter 2021 Press Tour this month, I asked him if there a deeper meaning embedded in the fabric of this tale that he’s hoping the audience is left thinking about?