Trailer for Channel 4 Drama ‘Summerwater’ Unveiled
Channel 4 has released the trailer for Summerwater, a gripping and atmospheric new drama based on Sarah Moss’s acclaimed novel. The six-part series premieres this November.
Setting and Plot
The story is set in a remote loch-side holiday cabin park in the Scottish Highlands and unfolds over a single, rain-soaked summer’s day. What starts as an ordinary getaway slowly evolves into a haunting exploration of modern Britain.
Perspectives and Themes
Each episode is told from a different viewpoint, weaving together the private lives of families and couples sharing the same wilderness. From restless children and bickering parents to lonely lovers and reminiscing pensioners, the series portrays how fragile civility becomes when both weather and tempers remain unsettled.
Critical Description
"A thrilling and compulsive study of nature, class, family and the pursuit of fleeting happiness."
The drama delves into the bonds and fractures that shape community life in divided times, offering an unflinching yet compassionate look at human relationships.
Author's summary:
‘Summerwater’ masterfully captures the tensions beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful holiday, revealing the complexities of community and personal struggles during a stormy day.