How to watch Coldwater online – stream Andrew Lincoln thriller from anywhere

After walking from The Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln returns to dark drama territory with this new psychological thriller. Read on, as we explain how to watch Coldwater online from anywhere.
Watch Coldwater online
Premiere: Sunday, September 14 |
FREE stream: ITVX (UK) |
Lincoln plays John, a reserved stay-at-home dad quietly raging with a life he perceives as painfully mundane. Following a violent playground confrontation in which he failed to act, John insists on a change of pace for his family, moving them to the seemingly idyllic village of Coldwater in rural Scotland.
Once there, John quickly befriends neighbour Tommy (Ewen Bremner) despite protests from his wife Fiona (Indira Varma). But following a series of unsettling incidents, including an outpouring of John’s repressed rage, it becomes clear that Tommy’s ‘pillar of the community’ persona is far from the truth, with the new neighbour harbouring some terrifying secrets.
Teased as the “story of a normal man, in a normal marriage, who finds himself in a far from normal situation. A man who discovers a newfound sense of his own power, right at the moment he falls under the influence of someone incredibly dangerous,” Coldwater is not to be missed for fans of dark, twisted thrillers, so read on and find out how to watch Coldwater online and from anywhere.
Can I watch Coldwater for free?
Viewers in the UK can stream Coldwater for FREE on ITVX, starting Sunday, September 14.
Not at home? Use a VPN to access you usual streaming services from abroad and watch the show for free.
How to watch Coldwater from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch Coldwater, you’ll be unable to watch the show as normal if you're outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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How to watch Coldwater online in the UK
Brits can watch Coldwater for FREE on ITVX, with episodes starting Sunday, September 14.
For those that prefer to watch on linear TV, the show will premiere on ITV1 the same day at 9pm BST, with new episodes arriving weekly.
Away from the UK right now? Just use a VPN to alter your IP address so you can stream your favorite TV shows and films online just like you would at home. More details above.
Can I watch Coldwater in the US, Canada and Australia?
There's currently no word on international streaming homes for Coldwater, including in the US, Canada and Australia.
We'll be sure to update you when we know more.
Brit abroad? Any UK resident travelling internationally who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.
What you need to know about Coldwater
Coldwater trailer
When is the Coldwater release date?
Coldwater arrives in the UK on Sunday, September 14 and continues weekly. Global release dates are TBC. The full episode schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: Sunday, September 14
- Episode 2: Sunday, September 21
- Episode 3: Sunday, September 28
- Episode 5: Sunday, October 5
- Episode 5: Sunday, October 12
- Episode 6: Sunday, October 19
What can viewers expect from Coldwater?
The official synopsis from ITV teases: "Andrew Lincoln makes his long-awaited return to British drama in this twisted thriller about an ordinary man who finds himself in an extraordinary situation. John (Lincoln) secretly rages at his life as a middle-aged, stay-at-home dad.
When his failure to intervene in a violent confrontation in a city playground brings his identity crisis to a head, John moves his family to the rural idyll of Coldwater. On arrival, he is befriended by neighbour Tommy (Bremner), a charming, confident pillar of the community. John is impressed by Tommy. However, he is blissfully unaware that Tommy is harbouring horrifying secrets.
When John’s long-repressed rage finally explodes with disastrous results, he finds himself unexpectedly indebted to his new friend. But how long will it take for him to figure out just how dangerous Tommy really is?"
Who is in the cast of Coldwater?
- Andrew Lincoln as John
- Eve Myles as Rebecca
- Ewen Bremner as Tommy
- Indira Varma as Fiona
- Samuel Bottomley as Cameron
- Lorn Macdonald as Angus
- Abigail Lawrie as Moira-Jane
- Lois Chimimba as Catorina
- Greg Hemphill as Bobby
- Sanjeev Kholi as Malky
- Dylan Blore as Brick
- Carla Langley as Kelly
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board.
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