Viewers who tuned into Sky’s new crime drama, Under Salt Marsh, have hailed the series as “gripping” and “brilliant” following the two-episode premiere.

The six-part series stars Yellowstone actress Kelly Reilly as detective-turned-teacher Jackie Ellis, who makes a shocking discovery that forces her to reunite with her estranged police partner, Eric Bull, played by Trying actor Rafe Spall.

Speaking to HELLO! at the show’s London premiere in January, Kelly revealed what drew her to the role. “I was moved by it when I read it. I found it incredibly haunting,” she said.

“When you see in the news about a child being taken when they were five, six years old, and 30 years later the parents are still wondering what happened to them, it’s incredibly devastating.”

What have viewers said about the show?

After just two episodes, viewers are already glued to their screens. One person wrote: “Gripped by #UnderSaltMarsh. Clever, plotty, brilliant Welsh drama. Need all episodes now – so good,” while another compared the series to ITV’s hit drama Broadchurch, adding: “This has a Broadchurch feel to it. So far so good.”

A third viewer penned: “Under Salt Marsh is a superb addition to Sky Atlantic’s crime drama catalogue and one that deserves serious attention. Tense, emotionally rich, and beautifully shot, this is slow-burn television done right,” while another praised the performances as “superb”, adding: “the moody Welsh atmosphere has me hooked.”