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Lincoln's New Thriller: A Dark Scottish Secret
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Andrew Lincoln stars in the new British psychological thriller 'Coldwater'.
- The series premieres Friday, January 9, exclusively on Paramount+.
- It follows a father seeking refuge in Scotland after a traumatic incident.
Andrew Lincoln, celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Rick Grimes, is returning to television with the new British psychological thriller, Coldwater. The series is set to premiere on Friday, January 9, exclusively available on Paramount+'s Premium plan, with new episodes released weekly.
The six-episode first season, created and written by David Ireland, centers on John, a stay-at-home father portrayed by Lincoln. Following a violent incident at a playground, John relocates his family from London to the remote Scottish town of Coldwater. Upon arrival, he is welcomed by his neighbor Tommy, played by Ewen Bremmer, but unsettling events soon lead John to question Tommy's true identity.
Coldwater marks Lincoln's first live-action television role since his departure from The Walking Dead franchise. He previously starred in the first nine seasons and returned for the eleventh season finale and the 2024 miniseries The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The series also features Indira Varma and Eve Myles, and is directed by Lee Haven-Jones and Andrew Cumming.
