Picture Nisha Ganatra (left), John Wells (centre) and Unaccustomed Earth novel (right)
Netflix is adapting Jhumpa Lahiri’s award winning Unaccustomed Earth, which will be helmed by The Pitt’s John Wells. Details are limited, but filming is currently scheduled to get underway sometime in Summer 2025. Here’s everything we know so far about Unaccustomed Earth on Netflix.
Unaccustomed Earth is an upcoming Netflix Original romantic drama series and adaptation of the award-winning short story collection by author Jhumpa Lahiri. HBO’s The Pitt executive producer, John Wells, serves as the series’s showrunner, writer, and executive producer via John Wells Productions, which he has an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Picture: John Wells the executive producer of The Pitt
Nisha Ganatra has been confirmed to direct the first episode, and she will serve as an executive producer, as will Erica Saleh, Erin Jontow, and Celia Costas.
Picture: Nisha Ganatra – Monica Schipper/Getty
What is the plot of Unaccustomed Earth?
Shockwaves are felt throughout an affluent Indian-American enclave of Cambridge, Massachusetts, when a scandalous affair surfaces between a devoted wife and her long-lost lover, testing cultural bonds, loyalties, and long-held traditions.
Who are the cast members of Unaccustomed Earth?
At the time of writing, no cast members have been announced for the series.
We expect to learn more soon.
What is the episode count of Unaccustomed Earth?
It has been confirmed that there will be a total of 8 episodes.
Each episode will have an approximate runtime of 60 minutes.
What is the production status of Unaccustomed Earth?
Development
Filming Scheduled
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At the time of writing, the series is currently in pre-production, with filming scheduled to begin in Q3 2025 and expected to continue until Q1 2026.
Filming dates are subject to change.
When is Unaccustomed Earth coming to Netflix?
There has been no confirmation on when Unaccustomed Earth will be released on Netflix.
Given that filming isn’t scheduled to end until Q1 2026, the earliest we could see the drama on Netflix would be late 2026. However, a 2027 release is more realistic.
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