About this episode
With the search effort frustrated, Jackie reads the old book Father McKenna gave her telling of an ancient and horrifying prophecy. On the other side of the island, Twig questions Kai, while he makes preparations for battle. Content warning: this episode contains a depiction of suicide that some people may find disturbing. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 5 also features: Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Ewan MacFarlane - Jamie Michie Paul Rutherford - Blair Kincaid Micky Brodsky - Tom Crowley Maggie Webb - Hilary Maclean Twig - Sorcha Groundsell Kai - Stewart Scudamore Davey - Alex Graydon Father McKenna - Alec Newman Child reading in church - Maya Graydon Major Tanner - Regé-Jean Page Other roles were played by the cast Sound design is by Rich Evans and photography by Helen Murray. The executive producers are Robert Delamere and Sarah Doole and the series is produced by Ben Walker for Storyglass. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm . Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices