Andrew Lincoln's 'best performance yet': Cold Water is the 'thrilling' new UK series on masculinity & murder
First announced last year, the show is about a man named John (Lincoln) who moves his family to the small sleepy town of Coldwater in rural Scotland, where he develops a unconventional relationship with the enigmatic new neighbour. The first teaser for the series dropped on ITV earlier this week and it's safe to say we are so excited about this new show which is expected to drop on our screens in autumn this year.
Curious to know more? Here's all the important info you need to know about ITV's new show Cold Water.
Andrew Lincoln stars as John, an ordinary man who is struggling and internally raging with his life as a middle-aged stay at home dad.
After he's unable to help in a violent crisis in a local London park, he's reached breaking point and moves his whole family to a small sleepy village in rural Scotland. His wife Fiona (Indira Varma) is also on board as she seeks a new challenge after growing frustrated with her job as a chef.
Upon their arrival John bonds with neighbour Tommy (Ewen Bremner), who is husband to the local vicar (Eve Myles) and the self-appointed leader of the village's all-male book group.
As the two grow closer, Fiona grows more suspicious of Tommy and believes not everything is as it seems with the new neighbour, who she suspects of harbouring dark secrets. And when John's long-repressed rage finally comes a to a head, John finds himself indebted to his new friend.
The series will be six episodes long and is ultimately described as a tale of "masculinity, religion and murder." Sign us up.
Leading the cast of Cold Water is Andrew Lincoln, who is of course best known for his role as Rick in The Walking Dead and Mark in Love Actually. Lincoln takes on the role of lead character John, who is struggling with his identity.
Starring alongside Andrew as John's wife Fiona is Indira Varma. Indira is best known for her roles in Luther, Game of Thrones, and The Capture.
Joining Andrew and Indira are Eve Myles and Ewen Bremner as the couple's neighbours Rebecca and Tommy.
Following the show's announcement last year, it has now been confirmed the show will be coming to our screens on ITV1 and ITVX at some point this autumn.
When we know the exact date we'll be sure to update you.
Cold Water comes to ITV later this year
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