Laura Way’s Girl Taken Is Now Available on Paramount+

Screen Wexford wishes a congratulations to Wexford’s own Laura Way, lead director on Paramount+’s gripping six-part psychological thriller Girl Taken, which continues its incredible global run.

No. 1 last week in the UK, Ireland & Italy

Now Top 10 worldwide and No 3 globally on Paramount+

Directed entirely by two women, with Laura Way leading Episodes 1-4 and and Bindu de Stoppani directing Episodes 5-6, Girl Taken has been praised as “raw and emotionally charged,” earning 4* from The Guardian and standout reviews across international media.

“A cut above the rest”

– The Guardian

“It’s one of the performances of the year”

– London Evening Standard describing Alfie Allen as playing Rick

“Will rip your heart out”

– TechRadar

The series currently holds an 80% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes.

Based on Hollie Overton’s bestselling novel Baby Doll, Girl Taken follows twin sisters Lily and Abby Riser after Lily is abducted by a trusted teacher, and explores the enduring impact on the family and community.

Laura Way is from Wexford, Ireland, and grew up in Wexford’s Theatre Workshop, founded by her parents Michael Way and Irene Wright. Over the past decade she has established herself in UK and Irish television, recognised for performance-led thriller and domestic drama that explores women’s lived experience under pressure.

See behind the scenes photos from the set below: