The Altered
After their mother disappears, supernatural twins are forced onto opposing sides of a government conspiracy: one hunted, one controlled, and both altered by the secrets of their creation.
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The Altered is a slow-burn supernatural thriller set in modern-day Edinburgh. It follows adult twins, a telepath and a telekinetic, whose powers, born from genetic experiments, make them both targets of the government and prisoners to their mother’s control. When she vanishes after projecting a vision of her own death, their psychic bond fractures, igniting a search for truth that turns family loyalty into a fight for survival.
- Format: 45-minute episodes
Tone and Themes
A grounded supernatural thriller rooted in emotional realism and slow-building tension.
- Explores identity, control, and the cost of freedom.
- Examines sibling rivalry, love, and betrayal under pressure.
- Visual tone: muted coastal light, the grey beauty of Edinburgh.
- For audiences who enjoy The OA, Orphan Black, and Sense8.
