“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting.” From executive producers of The Walking Dead and Travis Beacham, the writer of Pacific Rim, comes a heart-stopping Audible Original featuring a brilliant British cast. It’s the near future and seven years since a comet hit the earth and blotted out the sun. The world is a dark, frozen landscape. And then, beastly creatures emerge and take over. Can they really be vampires? In the British countryside, a band of survivors forms a resistance in the fallout shelter of a medieval castle. Darcy is a battle-tested vampire hunter who is at the front line leading the charge to save humanity. Meanwhile, her younger sister Hope wants life to return normal so she can go above ground and know what it’s like to live again. And she just might be willing to risk it all. A story of apocalypse, horror, and adventure, Impact Winter is a wholly original new saga created just for Audible with immersive 3D audio that dares you to pop in your earbuds and listen in the dark. Venture into an eternally sunless world of swords and crossbows; primal hunters and shape-shifters; leaders and lovers. Hear how a brave few fight to survive the impact winter. Starring Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave, Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, Bella Ramsey as Whisper and Indira Varma as Kallistrata, Himesh Patel as Felix. Written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham. Also Executive Produced by Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Rick Jacobs, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst and Alexandra August of Skybound Entertainment, Bard Dorros and Zack Hayden of Anonymous Content and Cliff Roberts. Executive producer for Audible was Matt Patterson. Associate Producer: Wes Mazda Please note: This content is for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and themes. Discretion is advised.
The Impact Winter podcast is easily one of the best fiction podcasts I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. From the very beginning, it drew me in with its dark and emotional storytelling. The dialogue between characters is expertly crafted, making you feel like you're right there in the midst of their struggles. This podcast truly makes you fight for the characters, investing your emotions into their journeys. It's a testament to its quality that despite never having written a review before, I felt compelled to do so for this exceptional show.
The best aspects of The Impact Winter are numerous. Firstly, the storytelling is top-notch. The plot takes unexpected turns and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. The world-building is fantastic, immersing you into another reality that you won't want to leave. Additionally, the strong women characters are a refreshing and welcome addition to the vampire genre. Their strength and complexity make them incredibly compelling to listen to. Furthermore, the acting is superb, bringing these characters to life in a way that feels genuine and captivating. Lastly, the sound production is outstanding, adding another layer of immersion to an already incredible experience.
While it's difficult to find any faults with The Impact Winter podcast, if there was one aspect that could be considered a downside, it would be that there isn't more of it. As a listener who binged through this show eagerly, I found myself craving for more episodes once I reached the end of what was available. However, this can also be viewed as a testament to how addictive and engaging this podcast truly is.
In conclusion, The Impact Winter podcast is an absolute gem in the world of audio dramas. Its gripping narrative, raw emotionality, and excellent production value make it stand out from other shows in its genre. This podcast has quickly become one of my absolute favorites after just a few episodes and I eagerly await future seasons or similar shows in this vein. If you enjoy dark and immersive storytelling, this is a must-listen. Don't be surprised if you find yourself hooked from the very first episode.
The survivors grapple with the fallout of the battle with the Council. New alliances are formed as a plan to find the Queen is formed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope comes to Penelope's rescue, forcing a standoff between herself, Darcy, and the Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Darcy's discovery about the Queen is interrupted when she hears word of Penelope's capture. Viducia seizes the opportunity to try Darcy's hand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope, Penelope, and Lydia reach an inn at the outskirts of the vampire capital. As Penelope investigates the arrival of someone from her deep past, and guards from the capital close in on their location.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Darcy makes a startling discovery about her true identity, and Felix grapples with what that means as her scion. Viducia becomes more bold in her endeavor to find the truth, and Kexian comes clean.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope and Penelope grapple with the fallout of the Blighter attack, but discover that the monastery might be harboring secrets they can use to their advantage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Darcy appoints a controversial new Preceptor, and launches him on a dangerous investigation to uncover more about the Queen's real whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On their way to Dubobnik, Hope, Lydia, and Penelope are shipwrecked on a small, craggy island off Guernsey. They take shelter in an old monastery, but are surprised to find the island crawling with Blighters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Darcy contends with the arrival of someone from her past life. The Council's suspicions of Darcy are tested as they prepare for an annual celebration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lydia learns of a troubling health condition. A distant, troubled Hope makes a shocking discovery about an old friend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Dubrovnik, the Council of the Queen's Scion's deliberate over Darcy's identity, and her fate. The arrival of the youngest, most mysterious council member, Kexian, further complicates matters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope is questioned by Gussie after a disturbing incident involving Lydia. Meanwhile, dire news about an ever-worsening storm spell trouble for Locryn Castle, and potentially all of humanity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Catch up with our Season 2 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The groundbreaking vampire-apocalypse Audible Original series is back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of the Winter Childe as forces converge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fionnuir and Felix aid Darcy as she uncovers the Queen's secrets, which threaten to reveal secrets of her own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
While Penelope and Lydia hide out in an abandoned pub, a terrifying foe lurks just beyond the shadows...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope and Rook are on the run through Dubrovnik as they try to escape the Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Darcy and Felix are left reeling after tragedy strikes in Antrim. Afterward, Darcy is left questioning her actions and her self-control.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A run-in with blighters leaves Penelope and Lydia stranded at an old friend's farmhouse, where tensions loom and secrets threaten to surface.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hope and an unlikely ally face off against members of the Queen's Council who seek information on Darcy's whereabouts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fionnuir tests Darcy's abilities, while Felix learns the story of Whisper's past.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Penelope formulates a plan to find Hope - and forms an uneasy alliance in the process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Back at Locryn Castle, Hope deals with the fallout from her confrontation with Humble Jon as she pursues a new relationship with Soho survivor Lydia Leppoc.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Antrim, the curiously powerful vampire Darcy Dunraven begins her training with Fionnuir, the maker of her maker and leader of the resistance against the vampire Queen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We return to post-apocalyptic England where Hope Dunraven has stepped into her sister's shoes as defender of the small community of survivors under Locryn Castle. But as she tries to balance her duties with having a life worth coming home to, a grisly mystery heralds the arrival of a dangerous new foe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Catch up with our Season 1 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The hit Audible Original series from executive producers of The Walking Dead and the writer of Pacific Rim returns for its highly anticipated second season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the dust settles, Darcy and Hope realize they have one more threat to neutralize, but this time, it's one of their own."Thicker Than Water," episode 12 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper, Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Michael Culkin as Dr. Clive Ardath. Various voices were contributed by Danny Stokes and Lesley Ann Acheson. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham.
Darcy musters all of her strength to defeat Kallistrata and ensure the safety of those she loves at Castle Locryn.“Ancient History," Episode 11 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood and Indira Varma as Kallistrata. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham.
As the castle is overrun by Kallistrata's army, everyone is forced to pull together in order to survive. Elsewhere, Jepson is determined to find and eliminate Darcy. “The Devil Doesn't Knock," episode 10 of Impact Winter, starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh atel as Felix and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper, Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwod, Michael Culkin as Dr. Clive Ardath, Danny Stokes as Rhys and Indira Varma as Kallistrata. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham."Razr" was written by Robert Alfons and performed by TR/ST and the song appears courtesy of Shoe Leather Digital, Inc.
Rook's loyalties become clear when an ancient villain reveals her bloodthirsty intentions and Darcy's attempts to stop her go horribly awry.“The Duchess of Soho," episode 9 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Bella Ramsey as Whisper and Indira Varma as Kallistrata. Also appearing were Amy Snudden as Young Hope and Danny Stokes as Niles. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham.
Hope and Penelope grow closer, but a brutal attack on a nearby village makes it difficult for Hope to advocate for the vampire.“Church Cove," episode 8 of Impact Winter, starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood, Lesley Ann Acheson as Gemma and James Kenward as Neville. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham.Words and music for “IN THE AIR TONIGHT” were composed by Phil Collins and performed by Lucy Dacus. The song appears courtesy of Matador Records and Concord Music.
While Rook helps Darcy navigate her future, she finds herself inexorably pulled to the past.
Beset by guilt, Hope joins Felix and Jepson in the search for Darcy, and none are prepared for what they find."A Name or a Promise," episode 6 of Impact Winter starred Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie BLackwood, Danny Stokes as Rhys and Michael Culkin as Dr. Clive Ardath. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham. “LOOKING FOR KNIVES” was written by Alexis Marsh and performed by DYAN and appears courtesy of Warner Chappell Music
As Darcy explores her newfound power, she's filled with equal parts horror, awe and a surprisingly quenchable thirst for vengeance. "That Which Nothing Hunts," episode 5 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Bella Ramsey as Whisper and Freddy Carter as Jory Hobbes.It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham."Lost a Friend" was written and performed by the Broods and the song appears courtesy of Shoe Leather Digital, Inc.
Hope's choices lead her down a dangerous path, and when Darcy tries to help, all their worst nightmares come true."Val Sans Retour," episode 4 of Impact Winter, starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, Himesh Patel as Felix, and LIam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood, Freddy Carter as Jory Hobbs, Rodney Gooden as Bash Farrier, Owain Rhys Davies as Eric, Lesley Ann Acheson as Laurel, Amy Snudden as Young Darcy and Maisie St. John as Little Hope. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham. Words and music for “BETWEEN THE BARS” were composed by Paul Steven Smith and performed by Seth Avett & Jessica Lee Mayfield. The song appears courtesy of Ramseur Records and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Hope starts a tentative new friendship, and Darcy's reaction pits them against one another.“Some Strange Shadow," episode 3 of Impact Winter starred Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed- Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Freddy Carter as Jory Hobbes, Michael Culkin as Dr. Clive Ardath, Rodney Gooden as Bash Farrier and Lesley Ann Acheson as Zanaa Baptiste. It was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham."Darcy 4 Ever" was written by Bonnie Bloomgarden and performed by the Death Valley Girls by arrangement with Third Side Music. “Razr" was written by Robert Alfons and performed by TR/ST by arrangement with Third Side Music.
Castle security questions the new visitors and Darcy struggles to protect Hope from her sister's own reckless behavior.Starring Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, David Gyasi as Rook, and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Also appearing were Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood, Owain Rhys Davies as Anton, Rodney Gooden as Bash and Michael Culkin as Dr. Clive Ardath. The episode was written, directed and executive produced by Travis Beacham.
In the not -too- distant future, remnants of humanity shelter in Locryn Castle trying desperately to survive the endless night. Little do they know, everything they've built is about to be threatened by forces against which they are unmatched.Starring Holliday Grainger as Darcy, Esme Creed-Miles as Hope, Himesh Patel as Felix, and Liam Cunningham as Jepson Belgrave. Caroline Ford as Penelope Chambers, Chloe Pirrie as Dr. Gussie Blackwood, Freddy Carter as Jory Hobbes, Owain Rhys Davies as Anton Devere and James E. Kenward as the emergency broadcaster.Written and directed by Travis Beacham. Words and music for "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" were composed by Robert Gaudio and Bob Crewe and performed by the Cults, by arrangement with Universal Music Publishing Group and Sony Music Publishing
“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they'd been there all along. Just waiting.”From executive producers of The Walking Dead and Travis Beacham, the writer of Pacific Rim, comes a heart-stopping Audible Original featuring a brilliant British cast. It's the near future and seven years since a comet hit the earth and blotted out the sun. The world is a dark, frozen landscape. And then, beastly creatures emerge and take over. Can they really be vampires?In the British countryside, a band of survivors forms a resistance in the fallout shelter of a medieval castle. Darcy is a battle-tested vampire hunter who is at the front line leading the charge to save humanity. Meanwhile, her younger sister Hope wants life to return normal so she can go above ground and know what it's like to live again. And she just might be willing to risk it all.A story of apocalypse, horror, and adventure, Impact Winter is a wholly original new saga created just for Audible with immersive 3D audio that dares you to pop in your earbuds and listen in the dark. Venture into an eternally sunless world of swords and crossbows; primal hunters and shape-shifters; leaders and lovers. Hear how a brave few fight to survive the impact winter.Please note: This content is for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and themes. Discretion is advised.
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