Platform 7, a haunting psychological thriller hailed as "jaw-dropping" by viewers, is now available to stream for free on ITVX. The series, which originally debuted in 2024, stars Jasmine Jobson, Toby Regbo, Yaamin Chowdhury, and Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson.
Plot and Cast
The drama follows central character Lisa (Jasmine Jobson) who, after witnessing a cataclysmic event on platform seven of a railway station, finds her own fragmented memory jogged to reveal a connection between her own life and that of the event she has just witnessed. Supernatural elements combine with contemporary realism in this chilling drama.
Sacha Parkinson, widely known for her role as Sian Powers on Coronation Street, portrays train station manager Melissa in the series.
Adaptation and Source Material
Platform 7 is adapted from the 2019 novel of the same name by Louise Doughty, adapted by Paula Milne. When the project was first announced, Paula described it as "no traditional 'spooky' ghost story." "It's the tale of a ghost on a quest to discover who she was and the events that led to her untimely death," she teased, adding: "Her story is a celebration of indignation versus passivity and truth versus lies."
Viewer Reactions
Viewers have been utterly transfixed by the story. One viewer posted on IMDb.com: "Jaw dropping and engaging. Amazing, troubling yet gripping. Great series that keeps you hooked, slow burn into intense sitting on the edge of your seat engagement." Another commented: "From early on, the show sets up questions and suspense around the death of the lead - with good characters and a nice pace, I was gripped throughout. The final episode was particularly intense."
"A brilliant watch!!!" enthused another impressed viewer. "It was my mum that said I need to watch this and it's very good. OMG I was hooked." Someone else proclaimed it "outstanding." "I binged watched this! It's so well written and done, it's only a shame there was four episodes - great acting from all involved, this series had me gripped from start to finish," they said. Another concurred: "Would love another series... Fantastic supernatural series, please give it a watch!!!!!! You won't be sorry."
Platform 7 is available to watch on ITVX.
