star will lead a new Sky Original crime thriller titled . From writer, creator and executive producer Claire Oakley ( ), who will also direct the series, will begin filming later this year. Set in the fictional of Morfa Halen, a tight-knit community is nestled between mountains and a fast-encroaching sea that threatens its very existence.
As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis (Reilly) discovers the body of her eight-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. “The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career,” a plot synopsis reads. “ is a crime thriller set in a community deeply connected to its environment, and interwoven with the heartache, fears, dreams and secrets of its people,” said showrunner Oakley.
“At the heart of it all is Jackie, a character who embodies the wildness of the place we’re depicting. She’s free-spirited, compassionate, and determined, with a steely resolve that makes her truly of the land. We’re absolutely thrilled to have bringing Jackie to life.
” is produced by Little Door Productions in association with . The series is written by Claire Oakley, Jonathan Harbottle and Nikita Lalwani. Oakley is lead director, with Mary Nighy directing episodes three and four.
will be available on Sky and streaming service .