Netflix fans go wild for cult ITV drama set in stunning Scots location

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Viewers said they had been enthralled by the murder mystery and loved the Scottish scenery in the show
'HAD ME HOOKED' Netflix fans go wild for cult ITV drama set in stunning Scots location
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AN EIGHT-year-old Scottish crime drama, which ran for just one series, has stormed to the top of the Netflix most-watched charts.
The Loch was originally aired on ITV in 2017 and met with a mixed response from viewers and critics.
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Loch Ness itself became the setting of a murder scene in the show
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The body of local man Niall Swift is found at the foot of Carn Mor Mountain
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Fort Augustus is the location for the fictional town of Lochnefoy
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However, it was re-released on Netflix last week and is now the number one show in the UK on the streaming platform.
Now renamed Loch Ness, the six-part series is set in a Highland village near the famous body of water and focuses on the hunt for a serial killer.
Scottish actress Laura Fraser, who starred in Breaking Bad, and Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran play the two detectives who are leading the investigation.
Viewers said they had been enthralled by the murder mystery and loved the Scottish scenery in the show.
One fan wrote on social media: "Just watched The Loch (Loch Ness in the USA), I'm several years too late as it came out in 2017 but what a fantastic crime drama and had me hooked.
"Found it on Netflix. Highly recommended (also loved the locations, brings back memories of my visit to the loch back in 2014!)."
The beautiful Scottish scenery gives it such a nice feel, and I can bet that you'll never figure out who the killer is till the last episode
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Another viewer posted: "The Loch on Netflix is ever so good. Beautifully filmed."
A user on X added: "The beautiful Scottish scenery gives it such a nice feel, and I can bet that you'll never figure out who the killer is till the last episode."
After The Loch was first released, one critic described it as "so ludicrous it makes Nessie seem believable."
Describing the show at the time, Glasgow-born Fraser, 50, who plays Detective Sergeant Annie Redford, said: "It's all very dark and creepy but also has moments that are quite tongue-in-cheek.
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"It reminds me a wee bit of the classic movie An American Werewolf in London.
"It has that vibe and there's a lot of animal symbolism – wolves, crows, mutilated sheep and, of course, plenty of mentions of the Loch Ness monster."
Much of the show was filmed across various locations in Scotland, with Loch Ness itself becoming the setting of a murder scene.
The action starts after a body is hidden beneath the surface of the loch, as residents of the local town of Lochnefoy are blissfully unaware of its presence.
The beautiful Fort Augustus is the location for the fictional town of Lochnefoy whilst the wild countryside of the series is picked from across the Highlands.
The quaint Scottish hamlet is nestled on the most southern tip of Loch Ness, offering spectacular views over the stunning scenery.
The dramatic Carn Mor Mountain looms over the action, as the body of local man Niall Swift is found at the foot of the natural wonder.
Carn Mor Dearg is the eighth-highest mountain in Scotland and is located close to the town of Fort William.
What is Loch Ness about and who are the cast?
IN a community nourished and sustained by myth and bordered by untamed nature, the search for a serial killer becomes a matter of life and death
Especially for local detective Annie Redford, who is trying to cope with her first murder case.
When the body of local man Niall Swift is found at the foot of Carn Mohr Mountain and an isolated human heart on the loch shore, the town's normality is shattered and the nightmare begins.
Within the tightly knit community, several local characters will come under suspicion as the monster lurking in their midst begins to terrify and rock the village to its core.
Forensic profiler, Blake Albrighton, will assist on the case offering insights borne from the last four cases he's helped crack with his distinctive way of working.
The Missing star Laura Fraser plays Detective Annie Redford while Downton Abbey's Siobhan stars as DCI Lauren Quigley.
Florence Foster Jenkins star John Session also takes a lead role in the Broadchurch style series and they are joined by Holby City star Don Gilet and Coronation Street's Gray O'Brien.
Death In Paradise star William Ash is also in the cast, along with soap actor Gray O'Brien and Waterloo Road actor William Ash.
Fort William is a town in the western Scottish Highlands, which is known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, and was chosen for the filming backdrop.
It is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants.
Glen Coe was also chosen by producers for scenes in the six-part murder mystery drama.
Siobhan Finneran, who plays the role of Lauren Quigley, previously said: "The weather was actually more challenging in July than it was in September.
"And then, of course, in September, we had these glorious sunshine-filled days when we were usually in the studio.
'But they're very used to it up there, as am I, coming from the north of England. Rain, snow, a bit of sunshine and hail all in the space of a couple of hours.'
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The hit ITV show The Loch has been renamed to Loch Ness, and is one of Netflix's most-watched shows
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