Season 4 of the television series Nancy Drew premiere on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 on The CW, and it concluded on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.[1][2] It is the final season of the series.[3]
Nancy Drew season four was picked up on March 22, 2022.[4] On May 19, 2022, The CW announced that Nancy Drew was being held for midseason.[5] On October 26, 2022, The CW announced that the show would end after its fourth season and would not be returning for a fifth season.[3]
Synopsis[]
Full official synopsis for Nancy Drew season 4 from The CW:[1]
NANCY DREW follows the legendary teen detective as she solves mysteries—both earthbound and supernatural—in her haunted hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Nancy (Kennedy McMann) leads a sleuthing team of close-knit friends: George Fan (Leah Lewis), whose desire for justice has brought her fighting spirit to the courtroom as an aspiring law school student, a path she must forge despite her disadvantaged background; Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim), whose broken engagement with George has left him single, back on the dating scene, and focused on becoming a rising star as a local businessman; Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani), who is eager to become the town’s guardian of dangerous supernatural secrets, only to encounter a threatening new foe who’s hellbent on leading a witch-hunt to undermine Bess’s mission; and Nancy’s star-crossed love Ace (Alex Saxon), who must confront the deathly curse keeping him and Nancy from acting on their feelings for each other.
Season four of NANCY DREW begins as Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen—or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living. Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson’s newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace—whose own heart may also be tempted by a new relationship. Nancy’s exploits this season will bring the Drew Crew numerous standalone cases, stunning twists, humor, and unexpected romances as they are drawn into a season-long mystery unlike any they have had to solve before. When Nancy’s efforts to protect her seaside hometown from the sins of its past backfire, she must do the unthinkable to save her friends from both the supernatural and earthbound threats coming for them—and it could cost her everything, and everyone, she’s ever loved.
NANCY DREW is a production of CBS Studios in association with Fake Empire, with executive producers Noga Landau (“The Magicians,” “See”), Melinda Hsu Taylor (“The Gifted,” “The Vampire Diaries”), Josh Schwartz (“City on Fire,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), Stephanie Savage (“City on Fire,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), Lis Rowinski (“City on Fire,” “Dynasty”), Alex Taub (“Lethal Weapon,” “Hart of Dixie”), Larry Teng (“Walker Independence,” “Supergirl”) and S. Lily Hui (“UnREAL,” “Mistresses”).
Cast and characters[]
Starring:
Recurring guest stars:
- Henrique Zaga as Tristan Glass[6][7][8][9][10]
- Erin Cummings as Chief F. Lovett[6][11][12][10]
- Rachel Colwell as Addy Soctomah[6][7][13]
- Sharon Taylor as Shelby Glass[6][13][9][14]
- Thomas Cadrot as Jonas Glass[6][13][9][14]
- Arianna Ngnomire as Jade[7][12]
- Erica Cerra as D.A. Jean Rosario[15][14]
- Catherine Lough Haggquist as Councilwoman Brie Fortfield[15][11]
- Geraldine Chiu as Jesse Fan[15][14][10]
- Alison Thornton as Birdie[15][10]
- Jessica Meraz as Red aka RedLynx789[16][10]
- Giacomo Baessato as Connor[16][8][13][14]
- Anthony Natale as Captain Thom[17][14][10]
- Sally Pressman as Callie Farquar, spokesperson for the FFTH[17][13][14][10]
- Ashleigh LaThrop as Jane Doe / Alice Palermo[13][9][14]
Non-recurring guest stars:
Recurring co-stars:
- Ecstasia Sanders as Officer Joyce[6][15][16]
- Richard Keats as Judge Abbott[7][14]
- Curtis Talon Ahenakew as Henry Soctomah, Addy's father[7][13]
- Patsy Tuba as Adelaide Soctomah (née Mitchell), Addy's mother[7][13]
- Troy James as the Sin Eater,[16][13][9][14] and corpse #7[6]
- Harrison Browne as Cameron[17][13][10]
- Jenaya Ross as corpse #6,[6] All Shades,[12] the Statue,[17] the Masthead Mummy[13][10]
Non-recurring co-stars of named characters:
- Jo Jo Ahenkorah as Kenny the security guard[6]
- Dane Schioler as young Logan[7]
- Holly Laroche as teenage Margaret Pyne Lake[7]
- Trevor Lerner as Fred[15][16]
- Ron Robinson as Aaron[15]
- Jude Wilson as Avery[15]
- Faith Wright as TJ[11]
- Ryan Handley as Blaise[11]
- Kia Stuart as Aja[11]
- Nicolar Ovellette as Jim Stanley, director of the original Longhook film[11]
- Marcus Aurelio as Jeff[11]
- Osmond Bramble as Hank - Longhook[11]
- Dominique Termansen as Chris[11]
- Serena Crouse as young Brie[11]
- Ellie Harvie as Lily[16]
- Kaden Conners as new guy / Marcus[16]
- Nikko Harris as final guy / Kevin[16]
- Matthew Nelson-Mahood as Keith[8]
- Georgia Bradner as Corinne[8]
- Kasra Wong as Johnny[8]
- Sasha Rojen as Evelyn[8]
- Mia Shanks as Dawn[8]
- Johnny Sutherland as Bobby[8]
- Jessie Velez as Stacy[8]
- Josh Hudniuk as Luke Galley[17]
- Dallen Brodowski as Matthew Galley[17]
- Melania Solano as Kiran[17]
- David James Lewis as August Pritchard[13]
- Karen Holness as Judge Goodman[13]
- Neemish Parekh as A.D.A. Marcus Francouer[13]
- Michael Ryan as Kenneth Clarke III[13]
- Jay Hindle as Johnny Wedgeford[9]
- Mako Ibrahim as Mia Preston[9]
- Zoriah Wong as Charlie Fan[14]
- Ariah Lee as Ted Fan[14]
- Susi Bolender as Susi[14]
- Aqqalu Meekis as Ben[10]
The "Late Eight," the past Sin Eaters:
- India Burnett, died 1998
- Stephen Lai, died 1975
- Domenis Redman, died 1951
- Ava Herrera, died 1928
- Victoria Lieb, died 1905
- Onias Carver, died 1882
- Caroline Monet, died 1854
- Nashua Kipp, died 1831
- The corpses of the late eight were portrayed by: Emma Willey, Aidan Springle, Devyn Dalton, Greeg Whillans, Richard O'Sullivan, Jenaya Ross, Troy James, and Pam McCartney.[6]
- Joel Oulette portrayed Nashua Kipp.[9]
Episodes[]
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title[18] | Air Date[19] | Director | Written by[20] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | The Dilemma of the Lover's Curse | May 31, 2023[21] | Amanda Michael Row[22] | Noga Landau |
| 51 | 2 | The Maiden's Rage | Jun 07, 2023 | Lily Hui | Katie Schwartz & Leilani Terrell |
| 52 | 3 | The Danger of the Hopeful Sigil | Jun 14, 2023 |
Jem Garrard |
Celine Geiger & Lauren Andrea Glover |
| 53 | 4 | The Return of the Killer's Hook | Jun 21, 2023 | Pascal Verschooris | Jen Vestuto & Melissa Marlette |
| 54 | 5 | The Oracle of the Whispering Remains | Jun 28, 2023 | Scott Wolf | Lisa Bao & Lauriel Harte Marger |
| 55 | 6 | The Web of Yesterdays | Jul 05, 2023 | Larry Teng | Alex Taub & Tiffany Patterson |
| 56 | 7 | The Reaping of Hollow Oak | Jul 12, 2023 | Adrian Diepold | Katie Schwartz & Hayley Munoz |
| 57 | 8 | The Crooked Banister | Jul 19, 2023 | Larry Teng | Teleplay by: Jen Vestuto & Melissa Marlette / Story by: Sara Pearce |
| 58 | 9 | The Memory of the Stolen Soul | Jul 26, 2023 | Robin Givens | Lisa Bao & Tiffany Patterson |
| 59 | 10 | The Ballad of Lives Foregone | Aug 02, 2023 | Kristin Lehman | Lauriel Harte Marger & Hayley Munoz |
| 60 | 11 | The Sinner's Sacrifice | Aug 09, 2023 | Melinda Hsu Taylor | Alex Taub & Leilani Terrell |
| 61 | 12 | The Heartbreak of Truth | Aug 16, 2023 | Kristin Lehman | Celine Geiger |
| 62 | 13 | The Light Between Lives | Aug 23, 2023 | Amanda Row | Noga Landau & Melinda Hsu Taylor and Lauren Glover |
Production[]
On May 23, 2022, the writers room confirmed on Twitter that they had began working on season 4 that day.[23]
Filming began on July 19, 2022,[24] and concluded on December 15, 2022.[25]
Confirmed plot points[]
- Noga Landau promised "What's going to be fun about season 4 is we're very consciously returning to our roots, putting Nancy back in a graveyard with her beanie and her flashlight, and the beginning of a new mystery that should feel a little bit more like the mysteries that we tackled in season 1 and season 2." [26]
- Landu did say in the TVLINE version of the interview Season 4 would be more like the first season. [27]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Season 4/Gallery
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Press Release from TheCW: THE CW NETWORK SETS PREMIERE DATES FOR FINAL SEASONS OF “RIVERDALE” AND “NANCY DREW”, January 13, 2023.
- ↑ ‘Riverdale’ & ‘Nancy Drew’ Final-Season Premieres Set For Spring On The CW
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Deadline:‘Nancy Drew’ To End With Season 4 On the CW by Denise Petski. October 26, 2022.
- ↑ The CW Renews 7 Series: ‘The Flash’, ‘Kung Fu’, ‘All American’, ‘Nancy Drew’, ‘Superman & Lois’, ‘Walker’ & ‘Riverdale’
- ↑ The CW Fall 2022 Schedule: ‘The Flash’, ‘Riverdale’ & ‘Nancy Drew’ Move To Midseason, ‘Stargirl’ Shifts To Fall, ‘All American’ Block On Mondays & ‘Walker’ Doubleheader On Thursday. March 2022
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Appears in episode 1.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 Appears in episode 2.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 Appears in episode 6.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Appears in episode 10.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 Appears in episode 12.
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 Appears in episode 4.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Appears in episode 7.
- ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 Appears in episode 9.
- ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 Appears in episode 11.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 Appears in episode 3.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 Appears in episode 5.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 Appears in episode 8.
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10313176/episodes?season=4
- ↑ https://deadline.com/2023/01/riverdale-nancy-drew-premiere-date-final-season-series-finales-the-cw-1235221433/
- ↑ https://directories.wga.org/project/1183171/nancy-drew-2019/
- ↑ A Swift Review: Special Interview with Co-Creator Melinda Hsu Taylor at 54:35
- ↑ Amanda Michael Row posted on Twitter with a photo showing she's directing the first episode of season 4. July 11, 2022.
- ↑ Writers posted on Twitter. "The rumors are true!! Day 1 of the S4 Writers' Room started today." May 23, 2022.
- ↑ The CW posted on Twitter. "Filming for ‘Nancy Drew’ Season 4 has officially commenced." July 19, 2022.
- ↑ DGC BC PRODUCTION LIST. July 15, 2022.
- ↑ Nancy Drew showrunners break down season 3 finale bombshells, tease season 4 hopes. Jan 28, 2022
- ↑ Nancy Drew EPs Break Down the Specifics of That Tragic Finale Curse, What It Means for Potential Season 4. Jan 28, 2022