British crime drama Under Salt Marsh stars Kelly Reilly and Rafe SpallUnder Salt Marsh trailer for Sky TV crime drama series
Under Salt Marsh launched last week and the British crime drama, starring Yellowstone’s Kelly Reilly alongside Trying actor Rafe Spall and other big stars, has already captivated viewers.
The Sky series showcases stunning Welsh scenery and centres on the close-knit community of Morfa Halen, which is ripped apart following the murder of a young schoolboy, reports Wales Online.
Yet detectives encounter significant obstacles in uncovering the truth, as the seaside town is gradually being swallowed by the ocean, destroying crucial evidence in its wake.
Viewers are clamouring to discover how many episodes comprise the compelling series and when the next instalments will arrive. Here’s everything you need to know.
Kelly Reilly stars in crime drama Under Salt Marsh(Image: SKY)
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How many episodes are in Under Salt Marsh?
Under Salt Marsh consists of six episodes in total, being released on a weekly basis rather than arriving as a complete boxset like some other programmes.
The series launched on January 30 on Sky and NOW, with viewers enjoying the opening two episodes back-to-back as an enticing introduction.
The final four episodes will arrive weekly every Friday.
Here is the episode release schedule for Under Salt Marsh:
January 30th: Episodes 1& 2
February 6th: Episode 3
February 13th: Episode 4
February 20th: Episode 5
February 27th: Episode 6 (Finale)
Shell Hill is left bereaved after her son’s death in Under Salt Marsh(Image: SKY)
What is the real-life inspiration behind Under Salt Marsh?
Creator Claire Oakley explained the genesis of her series: “Most of my work has been inspired by place and with the UK’s landmass decreasing due to coastal erosion and sea level rise, I felt inspired to set a story in a colourful coastal community, full of spirit, that we want to see saved.
“I’ve always been interested in psychogeography: how the landscape can have a psychological effect on its characters and vice versa and I felt that a precarious position on salt marsh could provide a rich psychological landscape to delve into.
“For most of us, it is incredibly hard to imagine or believe what is going to happen in the future, especially with something so vast as a the climate crisis, but the people of this town might have a special kind of heightened awareness that would inform their behaviour and actions.”
She further commented: “In the face of adversity, people tend to hold on fast to what they love, and I wanted this to be both this community’s strength and their weakness as the story unfolded.”
Under Salt Marsh airs on Sky and NOW on Fridays
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