"Compulsive" Scottish thriller with stacked cast is coming soon - watch the gripping new trailer

Scottish Thriller Summerwater Releases First Trailer

Summerwater, a new thriller set in Scotland and starring Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson, has launched its first trailer. The series is described as "thrilling and compulsive," making it a must-watch.

Plot and Setting

Based on Sarah Moss's 2020 novel, the six-part series takes place in a loch-side holiday park where simmering tensions rise among five families. The story unfolds after a fire breaks out at the camp, prompting suspicion: could one of the families be responsible?

“There’s an ordinary violence in all of us. We’re capable of such terrible things,” says the character played by Dougray Scott.

The trailer reveals a mix of romance, tension, and conflict driving the drama.

Cast and Crew

The novel was adapted for screen by John Donnelly, with Robert McKillop and Fiona Walton directing the series.

Reception and Description

Channel 4's press release highlights the series as “compelling,” “thrilling,” and “compulsive,” emphasizing the complex social dynamics between the families.

Author’s summary: A taut Scottish drama about hidden violence and family tensions unfolds against a scenic loch backdrop, promising gripping storytelling and intense character conflicts.

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Digital Spy Digital Spy — 2025-11-03

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