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How viewers have responded to new Andrew Lincoln series Coldwater

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  • The new ITV thriller Coldwater featuring Andrew Lincoln in his first British TV role since 2010 has premiered to a largely negative reception.
  • Viewers on social media platforms described the series as 'dull', criticised the inconsistency of Lincoln's character, and questioned the lack of a clear storyline.
  • The show follows Lincoln's character, John, as he relocates his family to a Scottish village after a violent altercation, only to discover unsettling secrets about his new neighbour.
  • The Independent's two-star review criticised Coldwater for squandering a strong cast on a weak narrative and failing to develop plausible characters.
  • The review concluded that the series, written by David Ireland, ultimately felt 'rushed and schlocky' despite its thematic intentions.
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