Under Salt Marsh is an upcoming British crime thriller television series created by Claire Oakley and starring Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall.
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| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Created by | Claire Oakley |
| Screenplay by | Claire Oakley |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Scott Bassett |
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| Network | Sky Television |
Premise
editAs a huge storm starts to form far out at sea, a teacher and former detective, Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly), finds the body of her 8-year-old student, Cefin, who appears to have drowned. This shocking discovery stirs up the town's memories of an unresolved case from three years earlier—the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which ruined her career.
Cefin's death brings back Jackie's old partner, Detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), to lead the investigation in a community where he previously failed. Believing the two cases are connected, Jackie and Bull must work together to uncover hidden secrets in Morfa Halen before the storm hits and wipes away any evidence.[1]
Cast and characters
editProduction
editThe six-part series is created by Claire Oakley who directs, along with Mary Nighy. Scott Bassett is series producer Oakley is also an executive producer alongside Elwen Rowlands for Little Door Productions and Megan Spanjian for Sky Studios. Kelly Reilly was cast in the lead role in August 2024.[2] In October 2024, Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Yang and Harry Lawtey joined the cast, amongst others.[3]
Filming began in October 2024, with the production taking place entirely in Wales with sites in Barmouth, Fairbourne, Anglesey and South Wales.[4] Support for the project comes from Creative Wales.[5]
Broadcast
editThe six-episode series is set to premiere in 2026.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Kelly Reilly, award-winning actor and star of acclaimed Yellowstone, to lead gripping new Sky Original crime thriller Under Salt Marsh". skygroup.sky. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (21 August 2024). "Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly to Lead New Sky Drama Under Salt Marsh". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Whittock, Jesse (8 October 2024). "Under Salt Marsh: Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Yang & Harry Lawtey Join Kelly Reilly In Sky Crime Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Ford, Lily (8 October 2024). "Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce Join Kelly Reilly in Sky Original Crime Thriller Under Salt Marsh". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Craig, David (8 August 2024). "The Crown, Happy Valley and Bad Sisters stars join Under Salt Marsh cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall star in Sky Original, Under Salt Marsh – first look revealed". Sky Group. 24 September 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.