Fans of crime dramas can stream all six episodes of Coldwater for free on STV Player. The tense drama stars The Walking Dead actor Andrew Lincoln as John, a man who leaves behind his troubled past in London to start a quieter life with his family in the Scottish countryside.
However, John's new rural life soon begins to unravel. Following a violent confrontation and an identity crisis, he starts to resent his mundane life as a middle-aged stay-at-home dad, with his growing anger threatening to turn his world upside down.
Plot and Cast Details
Life becomes more unsettling for John when he befriends his next-door neighbour Tommy, played by Ewen Bremner, known for his role as Spud in Trainspotting. Tommy initially appears to be a charming man and devoted husband to the local vicar Rebecca. However, John soon finds himself drawn into his neighbour's world as disturbing secrets begin to emerge.
The show's synopsis describes it as the story of "a normal man, in a normal marriage, who finds himself in a far from normal situation." It adds: "A man who discovers a newfound sense of his own power, right at the moment he falls under the influence of someone incredibly dangerous."
Critical Reception and Viewer Praise
Set in the fictional Scottish village of Coldwater, the six-part series combines crime, dark comedy and thriller as John's fascination with Tommy grows and his wife Fiona becomes increasingly suspicious. The official synopsis teases: "John moves his family to a rural town, befriends enigmatic neighbour Tommy hiding dark secrets. John's fascination with Tommy grows as wife Fiona becomes suspicious, leading to dangerous unraveling of hidden truths and repressed anger."
The series has received praise from viewers and critics alike, with many taking to social media hailing the series as a "must watch" and "very believable and gripping." Taking to IMDb, one viewer penned: "This is the kind of drama/thriller that makes you feel very uncomfortable and yet totally addictive! Brilliantly written and expertly acted. I would heartily recommend anyone to watch it! Ewan Bremner is superb as the friendly neighbour who has a penchant for extreme violence!!"
While another described it as "funny, and at times shocking but very different than most dramas on at the moment." They added: "I looked forward to each episode and wasn't disappointed. I thought the acting by the main characters was very believable and gripping." A third viewer said the show had them "on the edge of my seat the whole way threw," praising the story and acting before adding: "I would 100 per cent recommend this for a watch."
Where to Watch
All six episodes of Coldwater are available to stream now for free on STV Player and ITVX.
