Ripple is an American television drama series created by Michele Giannusa. The eight-episode season premiered on Netflix on December 3, 2025, starring Ian Harding, Julia Chan, Sydney Agudong, Frankie Faison, Vanessa Smythe, and Robert Bazzochi.Watch Ripple - Netflix
Premise Set in New York City, Ripple follows four strangers (Nate, Kris, Aria and Walter) whose lives become intertwined after several chance encounters with one another. Beyond the struggles of daily life, each character is grappling with their own personal issues, from poor health and career doubts to family loss, grief and more. After the characters come together, they lean on one another to get through their challenges.
Cast
Main Ian Harding as Nate, the owner of a bar called 'Lumi West' Julia Chan as Kris, a record executive Sydney Agudong as Aria, an aspiring musician Frankie Faison as Walter, a retired widower Vanessa Smythe as Claire, Anna's mother and Nate's wife Robert Bazzocchi as John, Aria's husband
Recurring Sarah Swire as Ellis, a non-binary artist and employee at Lumi West Marci T. House as Tara Martin, the leader of a grief support group Hazel Lagrendeur as Anna Perry, Nate and Claire’s six-year-old daughter. Anna is deaf and primarily communicates using American Sign Language. Isabella Astbury as Finn, a young cancer patient Eden Broda as Rebecca, Ellis' partner Lyra Xhoci as Nurse Angela Nicola Correa-Damude as Sylvie Kelly Fanson as Rose, Aria's mother Tina Lifford as Brenda, Walter's late wife LisaGay Hamilton as Georgia, Walter's admirer Stephanie Moran as Desi Christian de la Cortina as Davide, Finn's Father Milton Barnes as Bill Fisher Chantel Riley as Dr. Anderson, a therapist Danny Waugh as Dr. Ross Jasmine Ward as Carrie Shanice Johnson as Celia, Walter's sister Bayean Hoffman as young Walter Roy Lewis as Pastor Michael
Episodes
Production Ripple was filmed primarily in Toronto'Ripple’s Ian Harding Reflects on Fate, Destiny and His Journey Beyond Pretty Little Liars by John Powell - *Binge News*, December 12, 2025 and was directed by Melanie Orr, Lisa Soper, Scott Smith, and Amanda Tapping.Ripple - Rotten Tomatoes Writers include Michele Giannusa, Eva Taylor, Joni Lefkowitz, Jerry Kontogiorgis, and Marquita Robinson.
The series was originally ordered by Hallmark Channel in 2024 for its planned streaming platform.Hallmark Orders Drama Series ‘Ripple’ Set For New Streaming Service - Deadline Following changes to the project’s distribution plans, Ripple was released on Netflix in 2025.
Ripple includes a deaf character, Anna, portrayed by a deaf actor. Coverage of the series noted this casting choice within broader discussions of deaf representation in film and television.Deaf in Media: A Legacy of Impact - Melissa Cox Norris - University of Cincinnati LibrariesThe state of Deaf representation in media and entertainment - NRG The actors who play Anna's parents and friends were taught by a dedicated team of teachers and staff as an intro to ASL and deaf culture to prepare them for their roles in the show.
Reception Panashe Nyadundu of Elle (magazine) described Ripple as a "bingeable emotional drama," calling it "the wholesome series that your watch list has been waiting for."'Ripple': Meet The Cast Of Netflix's Latest Bingeable Emotional Drama by Panashe Nyadundu - *Elle*, December 16, 2025
Ian Harding discussed the series’ themes of fate, loss, and resilience in an interview with Binge News, describing the show as grounded and character-driven. He noted that the ensemble cast explored how individuals respond when long-held assumptions are disrupted, and praised the collaborative atmosphere on set.
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