The Dark, a new crime thriller on ITV, premieres tonight, Sunday, July 12, at 9pm. The series opens with the discovery of a young man's corpse 'eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness,' triggering a terrifying investigation led by Detective Monica Kennedy.
Detective Monica Kennedy Played by Laura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly, known for her role as Jenny Fraser Murray in the first three seasons of Outlander, portrays Detective Monica Kennedy. Donnelly's other credits include HBO's The Nevers, Werewolf by Night, Sugar, Say Nothing, and Britannia. In The Dark, Kennedy must confront personal struggles while balancing motherhood with her professional duties as she leads the inquiry.
DC Connor Crawford Portrayed by Mark Rowley
Mark Rowley plays DC Connor Crawford, Kennedy's forthright and chatty new partner, whose personality creates tension in their dynamic. Rowley is recognized for his role as Rich Manning in ITV's Trigger Point, Finan in The Last Kingdom, and Mick Prentice Jr in Karen Pirie.
Bethany Morgan Played by Helen Baxendale
Helen Baxendale, best known as Emily Waltham in Friends, plays Bethany Morgan, a distressed mother pushed to her limit after Detective Kennedy appears at her doorstep with a case linked to her missing son. Baxendale's previous roles include Rachel Bradley in Cold Feet, Dr Claire Maitland in Cardiac Arrest, and Lorna Thompson in Cuckoo.
Michael Bach Portrayed by Tunji Kasim
Tunji Kasim, who played Duke Adolphus in Netflix's Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, takes on the role of Michael Bach, a chronically disorganized children's social worker who gets involved when one of his teenage clients disappears. Kasim's other work includes The Good Liar, Nearly Famous, Nancy Drew, and Shetland.
PC Carol Stewart Played by Lois Chimimba
Lois Chimimba, known for appearances in BBC's Vigil, Netflix's The One, and ITV drama Coldwater, plays PC Carol Stewart, another officer on the Scottish police force investigating the young man's death.
The Dark airs on ITV tonight, July 12, at 9pm.
