ITV has announced a "chilling" new serial killer thriller series set in the wilds of rural Scotland.
Titled The Dark, the six-part series begins when the body of a young man is found eerily posed in the idyllic Scottish wilderness.
Based on GR Halliday’s debut novel From the Shadows, the show follows detective Monica Kennedy as she begins the investigation into what she believes is just the start of a terrifying campaign.
The synopsis reads: "As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realise that there is a serial killer hidden amongst them.
"With her experience of dealing with the darkest of humanity Monica Kennedy quickly becomes entangled in a heightened game of cat and mouse with a cunning killer. Only she can stop this monster before he claims any more victims.
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"But when her own history creeps up on her, she begins to lose trust in her own judgement. Will it be her own actions that are the biggest risk to herself and her family?"
Adapted by Matt Hartley and produced by Poison Pen Studios, the newly announced show will begin filming this year in and around Glasgow.
As of yet, no casting has been announced on the series which sees Poison Pen’s Ben Stephenson, Preethi Mavahalli, Luke Woellhaf and Fern McCauley executive produce alongside Hartley.
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"ITV is home to some of the most iconic detective shows, so it is an honour to be writing The Dark and adding to that great canon of work," Hartley said in a statement, adding: "I can't wait for viewers to meet the inimitable DI Monica Kennedy and to journey into the dark with her."
ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill said: "The Dark is a compelling new drama which introduces the fearless DI Monica Kennedy, who has to try and catch a serial killer in this really chilling Scottish story. Matt’s adaptation is brilliantly gripping and I am delighted to be adapting this novel with him and the team at Poison Pen."
A release date for The Dark is yet to be announced.
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