{"id":924954,"date":"2026-04-28T22:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/924954\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:06:19","slug":"netflix-star-leads-compelling-bristol-set-crime-drama-to-rival-vera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/924954\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix star leads ‘compelling’ Bristol-set crime drama to rival Vera"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new six-part series is coming to ITV featuring the likes of Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey.<\/p>\n

21:50, 28 Apr 2026Updated 21:51, 28 Apr 2026<\/p>\n

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Richard plays Dr Ethan Winter in Winter(Image: BENJAMIN CREMEL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

ITV viewers are in for a treat as a brand-new forensic drama is coming to the broadcaster, perfect for fans of Vera.<\/a><\/p>\n

Actors Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey play Dr Ethan Winter and DI Lauren Bell in the upcoming six-part series, Winter.<\/p>\n

The ITV<\/a> drama, which is set to air later on this year, follows a brilliant but unconventional forensic pathologist at the centre of a compelling crime drama.<\/p>\n

A synopsis reads: “Set in Bristol,<\/a> the series follows Dr Ethan Winter, one of the most<\/p>\n

gifted pathologists of his generation, whose exceptional analytical ability and instinct for reading victims make him an invaluable asset to murder investigations.<\/p>\n

“His unorthodox, rule-breaking methods bring him into partnership with DI Lauren Bell, a meticulous and driven detective. Together, they form a formidable team, combining forensic insight with sharp investigative work to solve complex cases.”<\/p>\n

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Richard plays Dr Ethan Winter in the upcoming ITV crime-drama(Image: 2024 Getty Images)<\/p>\n

READ MORE: ‘I quit my job to match my dad David Wilkie’s world record to honour his legacy’<\/a>READ MORE: MAFS star Ella Morgan ‘more than ready’ to join huge Channel 4 series<\/a><\/p>\n

Throughout each episode, viewers will witness a self-contained crime, while a deeper serial narrative unfolds.<\/p>\n

Haunted by an unsolved murder of someone that was close to him, Dr Ethan Winter is conducting his own unofficial investigation., However, the dangerous pursuit threatens to consume him.<\/p>\n

Also joining Richard and Annabel in Winter will be Jamie Kenna, best known for starring in House of Dragon and Brassic, Carlotta Banat from Heads of State and 3 Body Problem along with Josh Barrow from Hostage, Vera and Dear England.<\/p>\n

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Annabel Scholey is also featuring in the crime series(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n

ITV<\/a> viewers will also see the likes of Adwoa Akoto, Jay Taylor, Rishi Rian, Deirdre Mullins Ellis Elijah and Evie Coles in the six-part series.<\/p>\n

At the start of the year, ITV shared images of Richard and Annabel at the read-through of the new drama as the pair were seen smiling at the camera.<\/p>\n

People were quick to comment on the snap, with many sharing their excitement for the new crime drama as one person said: “Cannot wait for this one.”<\/p>\n

Someone else wrote: “It’s going to be brilliant, I can’t wait.” Another commented: “Oh, this will be good – much like Red Eye, which was fantastic.”<\/p>\n

One person shared: “Wow, two favourites in one programme, can’t wait.” While another commented: “Hope it is as great as Red Eye.”<\/p>\n

Filming for Winter kicked off in February in Bristol and Belgium and has been adapted by David Allison and Mark Greig.<\/p>\n

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