Here at Freely, we've rounded up our top picks for dramas to watch on STV player (available UK wide) because let’s be real, there’s soooo much to choose from. So, we’ve done the hard work (and the scrolling) for you.
Coroner
Brought to life from the best-selling books by M.R. Hall, Coroner follows Dr. Jenny Cooper (Serinda Swan), a newly appointed windowed coroner in Toronto as she investigates unnatural or suspicious deaths, whilst also managing her personal life of raising her teenage son Ross.
Pure
Head across the sea to Ontario in this dark and gripping series. Pure tells the story of Noah Funk, a newly-elected Old Colony Mennonite pastor forced to work for a cocaine smuggling ring operating inside his closed community. Disagreeing with the illegal activities, Noah makes in his mission to gather enough evidence to bring the entire criminal organisation to the ground.
We're soooo getting Peaky Blinders vibes from this show!
The Bridge
More Canadian drama? Yes pleaseeee! The Bridge whisks us away to Toronto where two neighbourhoods – one rich and one poor – share a police force pushed to breaking point. When officer Frank Leo is elected head of the police union, he sets to work on protecting his colleagues from threats both within their ranks and outside. As tension and resentment simmers on the streets and corruption drips down from above, Frank soon discovers neither side of the bridge is safe...
Summertide
Coming soon to STV Player
Summertide follows marine biologist Martin Field (Frank Rautenbach), who after the tragic death of his wife Julia, relocates with his teenage children Tristan and Lucy to his childhood home in Simon's Town, South Africa. Desiring a fresh start, Martin establishes a marine conservation trust whilst navigating family dynamics, local secrets, and his first love.
Janet King
Senior Prosecutor Janet King (Marta Dusseldorp) returns from maternity leave to confront a high profile murder, but what she doesn't expect is a conspiracy sooo big that it will have a shocking impact throughout the entire judicial system. Goose-bumps? We've certainly go them!
Eden
Escape to the stunning coastal paradise of Eden however something sinister simmers under the town’s picture-perfect surface. When Scout (Sophie Wilde) returns home for summer, her friend Hedwig starts acting… off. And when Hedwig (Bebe Bettencourt) disappears, the perfect coast town spills its darkest secrets. This is a deliciously knotty drama.
Murder One
A teen is murdered and alllll eyes lock on powerful big boss, Richard Cross, as suspect number one. His future is looking very “life sentence,” until Ted Hoffman’s defence team get on the case. In this twisty American legal drama, Hoffman’s team attempt to untangles a mess of lies, secrets and moral dilemmas. Legal Disclaimer: You’ve been warned, this show is very addictive!
19-2
This isn’t your typical cop show. When Ben Chartier (Jared Keeso) joins Montreal’s Station 19 he is partnered with Nick Barron (Adrian Holmes) who is still reeling from a recent shooting. Together, they face a tough new city and their own personal demons, delivered through standout storytelling packed with gritty drama and real character depth.
The Catch
When Ed’s daughter brings home her new boyfriend, Ryan, he gets a feeling that something isn’t quiiiiite right. On paper, Ryan is handsome, charming, successful, the whole package – yet Ed can’t quite shake the feeling that something’s off. Strange secrets crop up threatening Ed’s entire life in this gripping drama!
Starring: Jason Watkins, Aneurin Bardard, Poppy Gilbert and Cathy Belton.
Nothing Trivial
Grab a brew and catch up on this heartwarming Kiwi comedy drama. Nothing Trivial follows 5 mates who meet weekly at their local pub quiz, they might be unlucky in love but are never short on trivia facts. Written by the same writers of Outrageous Fortune, this feel-good drama is the perfect show to stream after a long day – or if you want to brush up on your general knowledge.
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