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Metro
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Crime drama with 'one of the best twists of all time' finally available on Netfl
A crime drama that viewers have declared 'one of the best they've watched in a long time' has now been made available on Netflix. First airing in Australia in 2023, North Shore was created by Mike Bullen, who was also behind the comedy-drama Cold Feet. The six-part series follows a British and Australian detective who must team up and investigate the murder of the British trade minister's daughter after her body is found in Sydney Harbour. The politician, Abigail Crawford, is played by Downton Abbey and Breathtaking's Joanne Froggatt. In the middle of negotiating a major deal between Britain and Australia she is told the devastating news about her 19-year-old daughter Sophie's (Bailey Spalding) death. Invited to help investigate the case is London based detective Max Drummond (Game of Thrones' John Bradley) who flies across the world with Abigail and her husband Simon (Dan Spielman). However, once he arrives, it's made clear by DS Meg Driscoll (Kirsty Sturgess) that she will be taking the lead, with their personalities and cultures quickly crashing. Despite their icy introduction, the pair must overcome their differences to work together, which then sees them uncovering a 'complex conspiracy with international political consequences'. Several suspects then emerge, including Sophie's boyfriend and his best friend, while questions are also raised about Abigail's relationship with her old friend Greg Hardy, the leader of the Australian opposition party who looks likely to be the nation's next leader. Since tuning in, many viewers have shared what they thought of the drama. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'One of the best twists of all time. The final episode has the most surprising twist of any crime/ murder mystery series since the first season of Broadchurch! Not as emotionally dramatic but still shocking!' lbowdls posted on IMDB. 'Ok so this isn't Line of Duty or The Wire, but it was much better than I was expecting. Don't go into this expecting a breathtaking drama. Take it for what it is. A simple whodunit with a great twist at the end!' thenorthcotes shared. 'It doesn't sound cliché or cheesy like a lot of modern murder mysteries do lately, and it's just the right amount of thriller and mystery to keep you wondering, with little hints of comedy to spark your mood,' thewatcher17 added. The series was initially acquired by ITV in the UK, streaming on ITVX following its initial release on Australian television in 2023, but its dropped on Netflix in the UK today. 'Just binge watched North Shore One of the best series we've watched in a long time! Here's hoping they'll be another series!' Ian posted on X. More Trending 'Brilliant crime drama from down under with 2 UK lead actors. I'd recorded the first 2 episodes but after watching them yesterday I just couldn't wait and watched the rest,' John wrote. North Shore also stars Rob Carlton, Matt Passmore, Rhys Muldoon and Toby Truslove. North Shore is streaming on Netflix. View More » A version of this article was first published on January 16, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Daisy May Cooper makes shock exit from ITV series before second series MORE: Vanessa Feltz guest apologises after 'disgraceful' remarks spark almost 2,000 complaints MORE: Wincey Willis, ITV's first female weather presenter, dies aged 76
ITV News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
ITV RECOMMISSIONS TRIGGER POINT STARRING VICKY McCLURE, PRODUCED BY HTM TELEVISION
ITV has recommissioned a fourth series of Trigger Point, starring Vicky McClure and produced by Jed Mercurio's HTM Television. The announcement comes as filming concludes on the third series, which has been in production across London since January. Series three of Trigger Point will air in the autumn schedule this year on ITV1 and STV and be available for streaming on ITX and STV Player, with series four coming to screens in 2026. Series three also received a special honour in March when Her Majesty The Queen visited the Trigger Point set and met with the team to mark the start of ITV's 70th year celebrations, and following the success of the series. The last series to have aired - series two - averaged 8.1million viewers and was streamed 30million times on ITVX. On recommissioning the propulsive drama series for a fourth time, ITV's Director of Drama, Polly Hill commented: 'Trigger Point is one of ITV's most-watched dramas of last year after Mr Bates vs The Post Office so I'm delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series. I know audiences will be once again on the edge of their seat as Lana and the team take us on another thrilling ride to keep the capital safe.' Trigger Point follows a team of bomb disposal officers, known as EXPOs, as they dedicate themselves to keeping the capital safe from explosive devices and terrorist threats. Leading actress Vicky McClure, who plays Expo Lana Washington, will film series four across the summer months. 'We're all buzzing ITV have such faith in this series to commission a fourth before the third has even aired. I love working with the team, we have a great time making the show and I cannot wait to continue Lana's journey on Trigger Point.' The series is in association with All3Media International, who distribute the series internationally. The new series is written by Chris Brandon (Bloodlands) and will be directed by Jennie Darnell (Payback, Line of Duty) and Nirpal Bhogal (DI Ray, Grace) with series producer Kristian Dench (The Capture, Red Eye) and block producer Kingsley Hoskins (The Road Trip, The Flatshare). Executive producers are Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty, Breathtaking), Daniel Walker (Boat Story, The Tourist), Jessica Sharkey (Breathtaking, Derry Girls), Chris Brandon, and Vicky McClure.
