KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican supernatural thriller series Possession, directed by acclaimed Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter, is now available to stream across the Caribbean, bringing a locally rooted story of inheritance, colonial history and supernatural mystery to regional audiences.
Written by British-Jamaican screenwriter Karla Crome, the five-part series features an international cast led by British actors Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Bel Powley and Jonny Lee Miller, alongside Jamaican actor Sheldon Shepherd.
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The series follows Claudia, a biracial lawyer from Bristol, England, who travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance arrangement involving a £50-million estate. Her investigation centres on Cudjoe East, a local man played by Shepherd, who has been named the beneficiary of the wealthy aristocrat’s fortune.
As Claudia investigates the circumstances surrounding the inheritance, she encounters disturbing events connected to the estate and its history, drawing her into a mystery that blends legal drama with supernatural horror.
Possession premiered in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2026. Before its international release, the first two episodes received an exclusive screening in Jamaica on June 20, attended by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other government officials.
The production also generated economic activity in Jamaica, employing more than 300 local cast and crew members and contributing approximately US$4 million to the economy through jobs, contracts and related expenditure, according to the Jamaica Information Service.
Holness previously highlighted the series as an example of how Jamaican talent, locations and stories can attract international investment and help develop the country’s creative industries.
Saulter, whose previous work includes the Jamaican film Better Mus’ Come, has continued to bring Jamaican experiences and cultural themes to international audiences through his filmmaking.
Beyond its supernatural storyline, Possession explores the lasting effects of colonialism, the legacy of plantation wealth and questions of identity and belonging. Its Jamaican setting plays a central role in the narrative, connecting the characters’ present-day circumstances with the island’s historical past.
The Caribbean streaming release expands access to the series for regional audiences following its UK debut, offering viewers another opportunity to experience a production that combines international talent with Jamaican settings, performers and historical themes.
