Actress Joanne Froggatt, renowned for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey, has been earning praise from ITV audiences for her standout performance in the gripping series, North Shore.
It initially aired back in 2023 and recently landed on the streaming platform at the end of December, leaving fans gripped.
The series, consisting of six episodes, brings together detectives from Britain and Australia who grapple with a complex murder case: the victim is the daughter of a UK politician murdered in Sydney, leading to an inevitable cultural clash.
As the twists keep audiences guessing, viewers haven’t hesitated to praise the show on social media, reports the Express.
One viewer commented: “Just completed North Shore, what a great show with Brilliant twists and turns. The ending wow, your performance throughout was absolutely incredible. Really hope there is a second season.”
Another wrote: “Binged North Shore on ITV, great series and twist at the end would never have thought!! Excellent.”
Meanwhile, another fan shared: “North Shore was excellent. This was some of the best TV we have enjoyed in a LONG time. We really hope you renew for a second season.”
A further comment from a thrilled viewer said: “Just binge-watched all 6 episodes of North Shore and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great twisty murder mystery, well done all involved.”
One viewer took to Twitter to express their enthusiasm, adding: “Just finished watching North Shore! Fantastic drama streaming on ITVX and airing currently on Saturday Nights on ITV… Joanne Froggatt is incredible, it’s been a great Australian Drama with an impeccable twist at the end.”
The show features a stellar cast including Joanne Froggatt, alongside Game of Thrones alum John Bradley, Kirsty Sturgess, Rob Carlton and Dan Spielman.
The official synopsis for North Shore states: “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.”
As of now, there has been no confirmation regarding a second season.
North Shore is available to watch on ITVX.