BBC’s Merlin star teases new drama with The Split’s Annabel Scholey

As a fan with a penchant for gritty, unpredictable dramas, I can hardly contain my excitement for Colin Morgan and Annabel Scholey‘s upcoming BBC series, “Dead and Buried”. Having been captivated by the dark and twisted narratives of shows like Game of Thrones and Broadchurch, this four-part series promises to be a gripping addition to my watchlist.


As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a thrill about the upcoming BBC drama that I’m part of with Annabel Scholey. It’s uncharted territory, and I can’t wait to dive in because it’s shaping up to be completely unpredictable!

“Dead and Buried” introduces Scholey as Cathy, whose tranquil existence is disrupted when she and her child cross paths with Michael, the individual who was once found guilty of killing her sibling two decades prior, in a local grocery store.

Michael has established a thriving professional and personal life, whereas Cathy aims to make amends for his past actions by covertly engaging with him and orchestrating a strategy of persistent torment.

BBC's Merlin star teases new drama with The Split's Annabel Scholey

In a recent chat with Radio Times, Morgan shared that the upcoming four-part series, airing on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer this fall, revolves around the surprising and the uncertain.

He went on to explain how Michael has “no idea what’s coming his way” or “how to handle things when they do”, adding: “Audiences can expect to see a man trying to keep his head above water as it gets deeper and deeper – and deeper.”

The production will delve into the fact that Michael and certain other figures employ dark humor as a means of dealing with difficult situations, a characteristic that’s frequently observed among people from Northern Ireland, including Colin Bateman, the author of “Dead and Buried.”

BBC's Merlin star teases new drama with The Split's Annabel Scholey

A distinct characteristic, particularly among individuals from Northern Ireland and those similar to Colin Bateman, is their knack for coping with discomfort through humor, even when it leans towards the somber – the more intense the pain, the stronger the compulsion to lighten the mood in any manner possible.

It turns out that Michael, much like several characters in the movie “Dead And Buried“, employ a dark sense of humor as a means to deal with difficult situations.

The actor went on saying: “A psychologist might be able to explain the root causes in detail; personally, I’m aware that there’s a great deal of it in Northern Ireland and in this production too. This seems to enhance both the show’s intriguing allure and its genuine portrayal.”

This film titled “Dead and Buried” additionally features Kerri Quinn, known for her role in “The Witcher: Blood Origin“, Waj Ali from “Carnival Row“, Owen Roe who starred in “Vikings“, and Niamh Walsh of “The Sandman“.

Dead and Buried will premiere on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer this autumn.

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2024-08-30 15:19

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