The BBC has a gripping new sci-fi thriller in the works, which comes from the producers of the acclaimed drama Vigil – and it’s definitely going on my watchlist.
The upcoming six-part series, titled Sutherland, is described as a story of “love, loss and life in Space and the far north of Scotland” and boasts an impressive cast led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki, The Girl Before).
It’s written and created by James Smythe, whose writing credits include Vigil and the hit thriller, All Her Fault – so it’s safe to say that viewers are in for a treat!
Keep reading to find out all we know so far.
What is Sutherland about?
The series is set in Sutherland, the far north of Scotland, in the near future, where Mirren works at Paravel Space Hub as a flight director at for the UK’s first crewed mission to the stars.
The synopsis continues: “Everything is going to plan when, just hours after launch, a series of unexplained events engulf Sutherland in mystery and risks destroying everything Mirren’s been striving for.
“As a decades-old conspiracy begins to resurface, local detective Logan (Martin) is unexpectedly pulled back into Mirren’s orbit. When Logan’s investigation and Mirren’s mission threaten to unravel, the pair join forces to make an extraordinary discovery that will change their lives forever. “
Writer James said making the show for the BBC has been a “lifelong dream,” describing it as “a love story, a story of loss, a story of discovery – and a story that speaks to our collective desire to understand more about both what’s far above us, and what’s right at our feet.”
© Lee MaloneGaynor Holmes, Commissioning Editor for the BBC, hailed the series as a “show like no other,” while Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning for BBC Scotland, described the drama as “thrilling,” adding: “James has created a mysterious and mesmerising story which will have audiences captivated and shine a new light on Scotland, all brought to life by our impressive cast.”
Who stars in Sutherland?
Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Fuze, Loki, The Girl Before) leads the cast as Mirren.
© Joseph SinclairShe’s joined by Stuart Martin (Army of Thieves, In Flight, Rebel Moon) as Logan and Iain De Caestecker (Roadkill, The Winter King, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), whose role has yet to be revealed.
Further casting will be announced in due course.
When will Sutherland be released?
A release date has yet to be announced. However, with filming set to take place in Scotland later this year, we’d expect to see the show arrive on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland in 2027.
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