North Shore release date, cast and episode count as Downton Abbey star leads new drama

North Shore has landed on ITVX but when will it premiere on ITV and who joins actress Joanne Froggatt in the murder mystery drama?

While Vera may have concluded, there's a new detective series for fans to sink their teeth into, set in Australia but featuring some familiar British faces.

Here's all you need to know about North Shore, including its start date, number of episodes, and what to anticipate.

North Shore ITV release date

Originally released in Australia in 2023, UK fans are now being treated to the six-episode drama North Shore on Sunday, December 29, on the streaming platform ITVX.

The show is also set to debut on ITV on Saturday, January 4, at 9.30pm, with a new episode released every week after that.

North Shore cast

Leading the cast as Abigail Crawford is actress Joanne Froggatt, known for her roles in Downton Abbey, Sherwood, Liar, Angela Black, and Breathtaking.

Actor John Bradley plays Detective Max Drummond and is best known for his role as Samwell Tarly in HBO's Game of Thrones.

More recently, he portrayed Jack Rooney in Netflix's sci-fi drama 3 Body Problem.

Froggatt and Bradley are joined by Thirteen Lives' Kirsty Sturgess, Paper Giants' Rob Carlton, Interceptor's Rhys Muldoon, Frayed star Matt Passmore, and Surviving Summer's Chris Alosio.

What is North Shore about?

North Shore presents a gripping murder mystery featuring the unlikely partnership of a British detective and an Australian counterpart as they tackle the murder investigation of a UK politician's daughter in Sydney.

The show's official synopsis states: "Set on and around Sydney Harbour, North Shore follows the clash of cultures when a British and an Australian detective team up to solve a complex murder mystery and uncover a conspiracy with international political consequences."

As of now, it remains under wraps whether fans of North Shore can anticipate a second season.

North Shore airs on Saturday, January 4, at 9.30pm on ITV and is available to watch on ITVX.