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Original: Unwanted – Ostaggi del mare
A cruise ship rescues 28 refugees from the Mediterranean. When the captain is ordered to head for Libya, the situation escalates.
Created By
Stefano Bises
Network
Sky Atlantic
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
SkyShowtime
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Unwanted has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2023.
Year context
Unwanted first aired 3 years ago in 2023.
CAST (18)
Sylvester Groth
Klaus
Denise Capezza
Diletta
Jessica Schwarz
Edith
Marco Bocci
Arrigo
Dada Fungula Bozela
Tareq
Scot Williams
Carl
Barbara Auer
Hannelore
Francesco Acquaroli
Franco
Samuel Kalambayi
Elvis
Jonathan Berlin
Jürgen
Hassan Najib
Ibrahim
Angeliqa Devi
Doctor
Edward Apeagyei
Ousmane
Marco Palvetti
Nicola
Denitza Diakovska
Doctor
Nuala Peberdy
Mary
Reshny Massaka
Marem
Cecilia Dazzi
Silvia
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode One
On the first night of the cruise ship Orizzonte's voyage, the crew rescue 28 migrants from a fishing boat that is on fire.
02
Episode 2
Arrigo battles with the difficult moral choice after being told to disembark the migrants. A meeting is organised between the migrants and passengers.
03
Episode 3
The ship docks in Tunis but local authorities refuse to accept the migrants. With the passengers exploring the city, the migrants roam the ship.
04
Episode 4
Edith spreads the news that migrants on board will be handed over to the Libyans. Tareq's past life is discovered by Ibrahim.
05
Episode 5
Tareq holds the cruise ship hostage and orders that they return to Italy. After Arrigo has a panic attack, Edith formally takes command.
06
Episode 6
After the ship is surrounded by the military, Tareq demands to arrange a deal. Dilleta discovers she is pregnant.
07
Episode 7
The news of the hijacking goes public, meaning there will be no compromise: Tareq and the others must surrender.
08
Episode 8
Tareq makes an announcement to the ship telling his true story, but a sudden death unleashes the rage of the migrants.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Stefano Bises
NETWORKS (2)
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (7 votes)
Popularity
2
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Unwanted about?
A cruise ship rescues 28 refugees from the Mediterranean. When the captain is ordered to head for Libya, the situation escalates.
Where can I watch Unwanted?
Unwanted is available on SkyShowtime. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Unwanted have?
Unwanted has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created Unwanted?
Unwanted was created by Stefano Bises.
Who stars in Unwanted?
The cast of Unwanted includes Sylvester Groth, Denise Capezza, Jessica Schwarz, Marco Bocci, Dada Fungula Bozela.
What is the rating of Unwanted?
Unwanted has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
Is Unwanted still running?
Unwanted has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Drama
Mystery
Crime
