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Is Chocky coming back?

Chocky (1984–1986) — drama · children · science-fiction on ITV1

The answer: Concluded October 16, 1986.
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Genre
Drama · Children · Science-Fiction
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
January 9, 1984
Ended
October 16, 1986
Runtime
~60 min per episode
3seasons
18episodes

About Chocky

Chocky ended on October 16, 1986, on ITV1. The series concluded after its third season, which aired in 1986. The show was a science-fiction drama aimed at children, originally premiering on January 9, 1984, and spanning three seasons with a total of 18 episodes.

Chocky was based on a novel by John Wyndham and told the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Matthew Gore who became the host for an extraterrestrial entity called Chocky. The series explored themes of communication with alien life and the moral dilemmas faced when humans encounter extraterrestrial beings. It depicted Matthew's efforts to keep Chocky a secret while benefiting from her insights, which sometimes put him in danger. The narrative focused on the interactions between Matthew and Chocky, her decision to leave after her safety was compromised, and her role as an alien scout assessing Earth for her species.

Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. The series remains a notable adaptation of Wyndham’s work, remembered for its thoughtful storytelling and engaging premise.

Chocky episode schedule

18 aired

Aired · 18

DateEp.Title
October 16, 1986 S3·E6 Episode 6
October 15, 1986 S3·E5 Episode 5
October 14, 1986 S3·E4 Episode 4
October 13, 1986 S3·E3 Episode 3
October 6, 1986 S3·E2 Episode 2
September 29, 1986 S3·E1 Episode 1
February 11, 1985 S2·E6 Episode 6
February 4, 1985 S2·E5 Episode 5
January 28, 1985 S2·E4 Episode 4
January 21, 1985 S2·E3 Episode 3
January 14, 1985 S2·E2 Episode 2
January 7, 1985 S2·E1 Episode 1
February 13, 1984 S1·E6 Episode 6
February 6, 1984 S1·E5 Episode 5
January 30, 1984 S1·E4 Episode 4
January 23, 1984 S1·E3 Episode 3
January 16, 1984 S1·E2 Episode 2
January 9, 1984 S1·E1 Episode 1