Siobhan Finneran's Murder Mystery Loch Ness Lands on Netflix This July

Fans of Happy Valley and crime dramas, take note: Siobhan Finneran’s gripping whodunnit Loch Ness is heading to Netflix this month.

Originally broadcast on ITV back in 2017 under the title The Loch, this six-part series is finally making its way to streaming. With a strong cast that includes stars from Death in Paradise and The Missing, this psychological thriller is set in a quiet Scottish town where things are far from peaceful.

What’s Loch Ness About?

The story centers around DS Annie Redford (played by Laura Fraser) and DCI Lauren Quigley (played by Siobhan Finneran), who are tasked with solving a chilling murder that rattles the town. As more bodies are discovered, the investigation intensifies, and suspicions rise. The townspeople begin to fear that a serial killer might be among them.

Joining the cast is Death in Paradise actor Don Gilet as profiler Blake Albrighton, brought in to assist with the increasingly complex case./

Plot Overview

ITV described the series as “stunningly set,” and that’s no exaggeration. The moody landscapes of the Scottish Highlands provide the perfect backdrop for a mystery that keeps viewers guessing.

Here’s how ITV summed up the plot:

“A murder in a small Scottish town sends the community into shock, and local detective Annie Redford is thrust into her first murder case. In this visually striking crime drama, some monsters are no myth.”

Cast of Loch Ness

• Laura Fraser as DS Annie Redford

• Siobhan Finneran as DCI Lauren Quigley

• John Sessions as CI Frank Smilie

• Gray O'Brien as Alan Redford

• Shona McHugh as Evie Redford

• Don Gilet as Blake Albrighton

• Murray Fraser as PC Jason Denny

• William Ash as Leighton Thomas

When Will Loch Ness Be on Netflix?

Netflix will start streaming Loch Ness on July 26, giving crime drama fans the perfect weekend binge.