"Compulsive" Scottish Thriller Summerwater Releases First Trailer
Summerwater, a thriller set in Scotland starring Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson, has unveiled its first trailer. Based on Sarah Moss's 2020 novel, the six-part series unfolds at a loch-side holiday park, where simmering tensions rise among five families.
Plot Overview
The story begins with a fire that sweeps through the camp, raising questions about which family might be responsible. Dougray Scott's character reflects on the darker side of human nature:
“There's an ordinary violence in all of us. We're capable of such terrible things.”
Cast and Crew
- Dougray Scott
- Shirley Henderson
- Valene Kane
- Arnas Fedaravičius
- Anna Próchniak
- Gabriel Scott
John Donnelly adapted the novel, while Robert McKillop and Fiona Walton direct the series.
Series Highlights
Channel 4 describes Summerwater as "compelling," "thrilling," and "compulsive," emphasizing the intense social dynamics between the families. The trailer hints at romance, rising tensions, and plenty of conflict.
“This is one series you won’t want to miss!”
Summerwater premieres later this month, promising a gripping exploration of human emotions and interactions in a confined, pressure-cooker setting.
Author’s Summary
Summerwater delivers a tense and gripping Scottish thriller exploring hidden violence and complex family dynamics against a picturesque loch-side backdrop.
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