The release date for the BBC's new thriller Bloodlands has been confirmed by Executive Producer and Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio.
Taking to Twitter to share the trailer for the new crime thriller, he revealed the first episode would premiere on BBC One this coming Sunday, February 21 at 9pm.
Bloodlands follows the story of detective Tom Brannick played by Nesbitt who is on the hunt for the legendary assassin known as “Goliath”, after a car containing a possible suicide note is pulled out of Strangford Lough.
Speaking about the new series, the Ballymena actor said he believes it's different from other thrillers currently on TV.
"I think it really helps to have the team we’ve got on-board. We’re seeing Belfast in a new context, we’re seeing a more contemporary city. It is a cat-and-mouse thriller but the fact that it has the legacy of the Troubles brings an added depth to it.
"It’s also a story about a father and daughter, and of loss, so there are real human stories attached to it. At its key it’s really about relationships, I think it’s something that audiences will invest in, invest in the characters.
"But also, it is a classic Jed Mercurio thriller, where you’re not really sure what’s going on, with many different stories interwoven into it. I think it will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
"They’ll get a chance to see Northern Ireland in its beauty. It will show Northern Ireland in a different light for people, on both sides of the water."
Asked what viewers can expect from Bloodlands, Jed Mercurio added: "Audiences should expect a compelling cat-and-mouse thriller led by a riveting performance from James Nesbitt and a thought-provoking drama exploring the balance between seeking justice for past crimes and protecting present-day peace."
Bloodlands premieres on BBC One on Sunday, February 21 at 9pm.
