ITV’s Deep Water starts tonight – here’s why you can’t miss Anna Friel’s new drama series
AMONG the epic scenery of lakes and mountains, tonight (August 14) we will met three seemingly ordinary mothers on new ITV drama Deep Water.
But, behind closed doors, each woman is struggling with extraordinary moral and ethical dilemmas – here’s why you can’t miss this new show.
1) The gripping storyline
Adapted from the Windermere novels by Paula Daly, Deep Water is a six-part drama about three women and their struggles to keep their heads above water – all for very different reasons.
We have the supermum, the chaotic mum and the struggling mum – who all have dark secrets.
The narrative focuses on the women, who all live different lives but the storyline brings them together.
We know from the trailer that a child goes missing , with her panic stricken parents searching for her.
We also see that Anna Friel’s character will be involved in a sexual liaison, which she goes on to regret.
Speaking about the show ITV said: “Our strong female protagonists make life-changing decisions with unpredictable consequences for themselves and their families.
“The series investigates the tangled issues of modern parenting, friendships, relationships and sexual desires.
“Deep Water explores the challenges of being a twenty first century woman – these are ordinary women making extraordinary choices and watching their journeys is an unforgettable ride.”
2) The star cast
The show is led by a strong female cast.
Anna Friel
Emmy-winning actress Anna Friel stars as “chaotic and disorganised” mother-of-three Lisa Kallisto, who “juggles her hectic family life with running a business.”
She is married to Joe, who works all hours of the day and night as a taxi driver – but can one erotic encounter ruin their marriage forever?
Sinead Keenan
Next we have physiotherapist Roz, played by Sinead Keenan.
She once had a thriving private practice but is now facing financial ruin because of the debts run up by her partner Winston.
Actress Sinead is also known for playing Rhys Jones’ mum in ITV’s critically claimed show Little Boy Blue.
Rosalind Eleazar
Rosalind Eleazar plays Kate Riverty who “seems to have it all” and is “wealthy and attractive and with a well-drilled and highly organised family life” with children Lucinda and Fergus, and husband Guy.
Kate invites her friend Lisa and husband Joe to dinner – but the evening goes spectacularly wrong for Lisa after she makes a “spontaneous” decision.
Actress Rosalind is also known for Howards End and Rellik.
3) Bafta-nominated writer
The series is written by BAFTA-nominated Anna Symon.
As mentioned earlier, it is adapted from the Windermere series of novels by author Paula Daly.
Anna is a critically acclaimed writer known for Indian Summers and Mrs Wilson, which we loved, so we know Deep Water will be epic.
4) Stunning setting
Last, but by no means least, the breathtaking setting for this new drama is enough for you to watch Deep Water.
The idyllic Lake District provides the backdrop for the show.
As the show is based on the Windermere novels, it is of course set in Lake Windermere.
Kate’s house is filmed close to Hawkshead Village, which is in close proximity to the lake.
Speaking about the setting, writer Anna said: “It was really important to me that we used the scenery a lot.
“I wanted it to feel like these women go into huge journeys, huge choices.
“And by putting them in that very elemental landscape, particularly as the series goes on, we see them out and about in these huge landscapes. And it kind of gives a sort of an epic quality to their stories, rather than making them feel kind of small.”
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When does Deep Water start on ITV
Deep Water will kick off TONIGHT (August 14, 2019) at 9pm on ITV.
The series will run for six episodes.