Sky releases first look at ‘Possession,’ a five-part limited series led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw set between Bristol and Jamaica

Sky has released a first-look teaser for Possession, a new five-part limited series led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, the actor known for Loki. The announcement comes as Sky previews the show’s premise and production lineup ahead of its full release.

According to Sky’s first-look material as reported by Deadline on June 23, the series is set between Bristol and Jamaica, positioning the story around a transatlantic connection tied to the central characters. The teaser marks the latest step in the project’s rollout.

Possession was previously titled Inheritance. Deadline reports that the limited series was created and written by Karla Crome, whose writing credits include Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, establishing her as both the creator and primary writer for the Sky project.

Storm Saulter, known for Better Mus’ Come, Sprinter, is credited as the series director. Together with Crome’s writing and Mbatha-Raw’s starring role, the series brings a multi-creator leadership structure typical of limited-run streaming and broadcast dramas.

Deadline’s report also indicates that Mbatha-Raw leads the cast alongside other performers, though the excerpt provided does not include the additional co-lead details. Sky’s teaser and subsequent casting announcements are expected to clarify the full ensemble and character roster as the release draws nearer.

In addition to the announcement and first-look preview, the naming change from Inheritance to Possession suggests the production has continued through development and into marketing materials under its final title. The limited series format indicates a self-contained arc rather than an open-ended run, which can affect viewer expectations and scheduling for Sky’s programming calendar.

With Sky promoting Possession through a teaser launch, the next public steps would typically include release dates, additional casting, and further details on episode count and distribution timing, as well as marketing materials that expand on the Bristol and Jamaica setting highlighted in the first look.