TV series
The Well
2009, English, on BBC Two. Created by Melvin Burgess.
The Well is the story of four teenagers; Beth, Luis, Coll and Ivan who accidentally uncover a cursed Celtic well and release an evil spirit into the world. The teenagers must discover how to restore order before one of them is killed by the evil hag that they have disturbed, who has already killed a young girl called Bethany who features in the online platform of the show.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Return to the Well
Aired 31 October 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 October 2009
- Last aired
- 31 October 2009
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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The Well: quick answers
Is The Well worth watching?
The Well doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Well are there?
The Well has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 10 minutes each.
Is The Well finished?
Yes. The Well ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Well on?
The Well isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Well parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Well is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Well?
If you liked The Well, try Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Spellbinder, The Twilight Zone.
Who created The Well?
The Well was created by Melvin Burgess and stars Karen Gillan, Isaac Ssebandeke, Gregory Foreman.