Everything to know about The Lazarus Project, the British sci-fi thriller where time resets, the world ends, and one man keeps trying to fix it.
The Lazarus Project isn’t your average time travel series. With global stakes, emotional depth, and a mind-bending premise, the British sci-fi thriller puts a haunting spin on the idea of second chances. Starring Paapa Essiedu and Anjli Mohindra, this two-season series follows an ordinary man caught in an extraordinary loop — one where the fate of the world resets with the turn of the calendar.
Created by Black Doves mastermind Joe Burton, The Lazarus Project draws comparisons to Groundhog Day and Sliding Doors, but amps up the stakes by introducing a secret organization that rewinds time to prevent catastrophic global events. It’s a smart, apocalyptic drama grounded in character and crisis — and it’s all available to stream now.
What’s The Lazarus Project about?
The series begins with George (Paapa Essiedu), who wakes up on July 1, 2022, alongside his girlfriend Sarah (played by Charly Clive). But six months later, he finds himself back on that same July day, with no one else aware that time has looped. George is soon approached by Archie (Anjli Mohindra), who reveals he’s part of a clandestine group called the Lazarus Project — people who also retain their memories across these time resets.
Turns out, George possesses a rare gene that allows him to notice these jumps. Each July 1 acts as a checkpoint: if the team hasn’t successfully prevented a global disaster, they’re sent back to the previous year. But when tragedy strikes someone George loves and the organization refuses to reset again, he’s ready to risk everything to change the past — and the rules.
Who’s in the cast of The Lazarus Project?
The series is led by Paapa Essiedu, known for his award-nominated turn as Kwame in I May Destroy You, and soon to be seen as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Alongside him is Anjli Mohindra, who fans may recognize from The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Rounding out the ensemble are:
Rudi Dharmalingam (Doctor Who, Hollyoaks) as Shiv
Caroline Quentin (Kiss Me Kate) as Elisabeth “Wes” Wesley
Tom Burke (The Souvenir, MANK) as Rebrov
Brian Gleeson (Peaky Blinders) as Ross
Vinette Robinson (Sherlock, Black Mirror) as Janet
Alec Utgoff (Stranger Things, Gladiator 2) as Rudy
Is the show connected to the 2008 film of the same name?
Despite sharing a title, The Lazarus Project series is unrelated to the 2008 film starring Paul Walker. They’re entirely separate stories with no crossover.
How many seasons are there?
There are two seasons of The Lazarus Project, which concluded in 2023. Both seasons are available to stream now.
What is the Lazarus Project (in the show)?
The Lazarus Project is a covert organization of operatives with the ability to reset time to July 1. Their mission? Stop extinction-level events — from pandemics to nuclear threats — before they happen. The team rewinds and relives time as many times as needed to save the world, all while humanity remains unaware.
Where to stream The Lazarus Project
Both seasons of the show are available for streaming now on Netflix. With high-stakes suspense and an emotional core, it’s a gripping binge for fans of sci-fi, action, and twisty narratives.
