The Sister on ITV - Start date, cast plot and all you need to know about the spooky new thriller

The Sister

The Sister promises to be gripping. Expect chills and thrills!

The Sister is a big new ITV drama starting on Monday 26th October from the man behind Luther which is a “chilling and suspenseful” story of murder - and perhaps ghosts!

Yep, there’s a supernatural vibe to the series, which stars Years and Years actor Russell Tovey and Doctor Foster’s Bertie Carvel. Check out our best ITV dramas guide for more top dramas to enjoy.

The Sister plot: What’s in store?

The Sister

The past is about to catch up with Nathan...

Russell Tovey plays Nathan, a lost soul who harbours a terrible secret he’s desperate to keep buried. Nathan now has a new life and is devoted to his wife.

However, his world is turned upside down when Bob, a shocking face from the past, turns up on his doorstep. Bob breaks some awful news to Nathan.

This triggers a series of horrific events, which are at the heart of this psychological thriller. Can Nathan ever escape his past? It's a story of "dread, love and possible redemption".

Teasing the drama, Russell tells us: “At a New Year’s Eve party 10 years ago Nathan fancies this girl but they go for a drive with Bob and something happens and the girl dies.

"Nathan has rebuilt himself and put Pandora in the box, but now Pandora’s running around crazy and he’s trying to get her back in. He’s riddled with fear. It’s about the unravelling of a good person who got involved in a situation he shouldn’t have.”

The Sister start date. When will it be on ITV?

It will start on Monday 26th October at 9pm. The four parts will air over consecutive nights.

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Who’s in it?

Russell Tovey and Bertie Carvel. Plus other key cast include Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones) as Holly, Nina Toussaint White (GameFace) as Jackie, Paul Bazely (Benidorm) as Graham and Simone Ashley (Sex Education) as Elise and Amanda Root (Unforgotten) as June.

Is there a trailer for The Sister?

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Yep and the series looks good and very creepy! The mysterious Bob says: "They’re digging up the woods…" what will they find?! “They only need a fragment of DNA. If there’s anything left. They will find it,” he warns!

What else do we know about The Sister?

It’s been written by Neil Cross (Luther, Hard Sun).

The series, which was originally called Because the Night, will stream exclusively in the US on Hulu.

It is an Euston Films production for ITV and is distributed internationally by Fremantle.

The Sister starts on Monday 26th October at 9pm (see our TV Guide for more shows to enjoy).

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