
Overview
When Joni was 14, her best friend Gracie Darling disappeared during a séance. Some 27 years on, the local kids in a small town get their kicks with a game of 'Playing Gracie Darling' – but the seemingly innocent game turns sinister when another girl disappears. Joni, by then a child psychologist, returns to the town and partners with a police sergeant Jay to uncover the truth, while Gracie's sister Ruth faces a mother's worst nightmare when her own daughter vanishes under hauntingly similar circumstances.
Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries
When Joni's best friend Gracie vanished at 14 during a séance, it haunted her. 27 years on, kids play a sinister game reenacting it until another girl goes missing. To uncover the truth, Joni must face her fears about that fateful night.
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Cast & Crew

Kristina Bogic
Gracie Darling

Morgana O'Reilly
Joni Grey

Rudi Dharmalingam
Jay Rajeswaran

Chloe Brink
Mina Grey
Saiesha Sundaralingam
Raffy Rajeswaran

Ariel Donoghue
Frankie Darling

Celia Pacquola
Ruth Darling

Annie Maynard
Anita Rajeswaran-Evans

Dominic Ona-Ariki
Zac Teporoa

Eloise Rothfield
Young Joni
Kavan Meegamuge
Young Jay

Scarlett Simmons
Young Anita
Frequently Asked Questions
When Joni was 14, her best friend Gracie Darling disappeared during a séance. Some 27 years on, the local kids in a small town get their kicks with a game...
Playing Gracie Darling has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Playing Gracie Darling premiered on August 14, 2025.
No, Playing Gracie Darling has ended. The final episode aired on August 14, 2025.
Playing Gracie Darling originally aired on Paramount+. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Playing Gracie Darling was created by Miranda Nation.
Playing Gracie Darling has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.
Playing Gracie Darling is classified as Drama, Mystery.