The Mosquito Coast (TV series)
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| Created by | Neil Cross |
| Based on | The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux |
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| Music by | Antonio Pinto |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
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| Running time | 39–57 minutes |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | April 30, 2021 – January 6, 2023 |
The Mosquito Coast is an American drama television series developed by Neil Cross and Tom Bissell based on the novel of the same name by Paul Theroux published in 1981. Premiering in 2021, it also used the novel's 1986 film adaptation (which starred Harrison Ford) as a source. The series stars Justin Theroux, nephew of Paul, and Melissa George in lead roles, with Logan Polish and Gabriel Bateman rounding out the main cast. Justin Theroux also serves as executive producer of the series, along with Rupert Wyatt who directed the first two episodes.
The first season consists of seven episodes and premiered on Apple TV+ on April 30, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2021. In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season consisting of ten episodes. The second season premiered on November 4, 2022, and concluded on January 6, 2023. In January 2023, the series was cancelled after two seasons.