Calling all Netflix users! If you haven’t yet tuned into the gripping crime drama North Shore, now is the time. The series is officially leaving the platform this month, meaning your window for a thrilling TV binge is rapidly closing.

Led by Downton Abbey star and Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt, the series sees British and Australian detectives team up to solve the complex murder of a UK politician’s daughter. But as they delve deeper into the investigation, they unravel an international conspiracy.

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Joanne Froggatt leads the cast of North Shore

Created by Mike Bullen (Cold Feet), the series promises a twisty murder mystery set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. What’s not to like?

Viewers have until 19 June to stream the drama before it leaves the platform. Here is everything you need to know before you hit play.

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What is North Shore about?

When the body of a UK politician’s daughter is found in Sydney Harbour, a British and an Australian detective team up to get to the bottom of the case.

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Dan Spielman plays Simon

The synopsis reads: “Set on and around Sydney Harbour, North Shore follows the clash of cultures when a British and an Australian detective team up to solve a complex murder mystery and uncover a conspiracy with international political consequences.”

The verdict from viewers and critics

The series has been hailed as “excellent” by viewers, with some binge-watching the show in one day.

Showering the series with praise on social media, one person wrote: “Just watched all six episodes of North Shore @ITVX. An excellent murder mystery starring Joanne Froggatt and John Bradley.Recommended watching,” while another described the series as “so thrilling”.

Dan Spielman, Joanne Froggatt, Matt Passmore in North Shore © ITV
The series leaves Netflix on 19 June

A third viewer penned: “North Shore was outstanding. Binged watched it within 24 hours.”

Who stars in North Shore?

Joanne Froggatt, known for her roles in Liar, Downton Abbey and MobLand, stars as British trade minister, Abigail Crawford.

She’s joined by Game of Thrones star John Bradley, who plays London detective Max Drummond, while Dan Spielman (New Gold Mountain, The Code) plays Abigail’s husband, Simon.

JOHN BRADLEY AS D.S. MAX DRUMMOND in North Shore© ITV
John Bradley plays London detective Max Drummond

Other cast members include Kirsty Sturgess (Thirteen Lives), Rob Carlton (Paper Giants, Chandon), Matt Passmore (The Glades), Rhys Muldoon (Interceptor), Claire Lovering (The Letdown) and Chris Alosio (Surviving Summer).

North Shore is available to stream on Netflix until 19 June. The series is also available on ITVX.

SOURCE: https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/904950/downton-abbey-stars-excellent-crime-drama-north-shore-leaving-netflix/