The BBC has dropped a trailer for Gifted, a new action adventure series for CBBC coming next week

BBC Children’s & Education has unveiled the first trailer for Gifted, a brand-new action-adventure series launching on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Monday 24 November. Note, this is not to be confused with the X-Men set series The Gifted.

What is Gifted about

Adapted from Marilyn Kaye’s bestselling novels by award-winning screenwriter Emma Reeves (The Worst Witch, Eve), the show transports viewers to the stunning city of Edinburgh, where a diverse group of Scottish teens discover they each possess extraordinary superpowers — from telekinesis and invisibility to mind reading.

Starring Dominic McLaughlin, the young Scottish actor set to play Harry Potter in HBO’s upcoming television adaptation, the series is set to introduce an exciting new generation of talent to our screens. The trailer offers a first glimpse of the high-stakes adventures awaiting the young heroes as they navigate friendship, secrets, and a mysterious threat lurking beneath Edinburgh’s historic streets. The trailer is available via the BBC press release.

The show is made by Studio 100. On their site, the detail on the series tells us:

GIFTED tells the story of a diverse group of Scottish teens in the city of Edinburgh who discover they have unique superpowers, from telekinesis to invisibility and mind-reading. When they realize they’re being targeted by a powerful organisation known as the Bodkin, they must join forces to protect themselves and those they love. Guided by their enigmatic teacher, Madame, the teens embark on a thrilling journey to master their powers and believe in themselves. Set against the gothic streets, ancient vaults, and rich mythology of Edinburgh, the city’s unique blend of modern energy and folklore creates the perfect backdrop for magic and mystery.

There are 10×28′ episodes.