ITV will air the premiere of a new crime drama titled 'The Dark' this weekend at 9 p.m. on ITV1.
The series adds to the growing trend of atmospheric "Nordic-style" thrillers set in the British Isles, leveraging the remote landscape of the Scottish Highlands to heighten tension.
Laura Donnelly stars as DI Kennedy, a detective who leads a tense cat and mouse hunt for a serial killer across the Scottish countryside [1]. The production features a cast that includes Mark Rowley and Claudia Winkleman [1].
Filmed on location in Scotland, the series is described as a gripping thriller [2]. Despite the dark subject matter of a serial killer, some early reactions have hailed the production as "cosy evening viewing" [2].
The production is a six-part drama [3]. It follows the investigation as Kennedy navigates the challenges of the Scottish terrain while attempting to track a calculated murderer.
Episodes are scheduled to air on July 13 and 14 [1]. The show aims to combine the procedural elements of a police investigation with the psychological depth of a serial killer narrative [2].
“DI Kennedy as she embarks on a tense cat and mouse hunt for a serial killer across the Scottish countryside”
The launch of 'The Dark' reflects ITV's continued investment in high-production-value regional crime dramas. By casting Laura Donnelly and utilizing the Scottish Highlands, the network is targeting an audience that prefers atmospheric, character-driven mysteries over fast-paced urban police procedurals.
