If you've already binged the entirety of Harlan Coben's latest Netflix thriller, I Will Find You, and are wondering what to watch next, we've got just the thing. Six Four is ITV’s wildly compelling crime thriller that fans have flocked to social media to say they "can't stop watching" - and the story of kidnap and cover-ups is one Harlan Coben fans will adore.
The series takes us to Glasgow where we meet Michelle (Vinette Robinson) and Chris O’Neill (Kevin McKidd), parents who are torn apart when their teenage daughter, Olivia, goes missing. As the pair do everything they can to get to find her, they find themselves uncovering a web of corruption that extends far beyond their own family.
Intrigued to find out more? With all episodes available to watch now on ITVX, here’s everything you need to know about Six Four including the plot, cast and how to watch it.
What is Six Four about?
Inspired by Hideo Yokohama’s bestselling novel of the same name, the four-part series swaps Japan for the streets of Glasgow. There, we're introduced to Chris O'Neill (Kevin McKidd), a serving police detective, and Michelle O’Neill’s (Vinette Robinson), a former undercover officer, whose 18-year-old daughter, Olivia, (Eubha Akilade), goes missing.
When the pair are asked to identify the body of a young girl, it fortunately turns out not to be Olivia, and the troubled parents are subsequently led on two different paths on the quest for answers. Michelle heads to London, returning to a dark criminal underworld she escaped years before. Meanwhile, Chris is sent on a historic trail when a journalist, Samantha Wishart (Selin Hizli) approaches him with a startling revelation about an unresolved missing persons case from 16 years ago. The missing child is called Julie Mackie, the daughter of former lawyer, Jim Mackie (James Cosmo), who worked for the Scottish National Party and it seems fatal mistakes were covered-up in her disappearance.
And that's not the end of the twists. When the daughter of Scotland’s Justice Minister, who's on the cusp of an election victory, is kidnapped, it has unnerving similarities to the Mackie case. Is the past repeating itself, or is the explosive truth of what really happened to Julie Mackie about to be revealed?
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Kevin McKidd told ITV how playing Chris got him out of a personal and professional rut. “I think it's always compelling to find a character, and Chris kind of embodies that, of somebody who puts himself into jeopardy, into danger, into real threat, to try and get to the truth of the matter," he said.
"Chris is kind of the small man, really, trying to fight a big system. A big system that's built on lies and backhanders and payoffs and hush money and political pressure and all that kind of murky stuff that's the glue to that sort of political world.”
Who’s in the cast of Six Four?
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The cast of Six Four includes:
- Kevin McKidd (The Only Suspect) as DC Chris O'Neill
- Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) as Michelle O’Neill
- Iona Anderson (The Long Call) as Annabel Wallace
- Nalini Chetty (Shetland) as DS Shereen Rahman
- James Cosmo (Highlander) as Jim Mackie
- Richard Coyle (The Other Bennet Sister) as Robert Wallace
- Andrew Whipp (Amazing Graze) as Phillip O’Neill
- Eubha Akilade (The Diplomat) as Olivia O’Neill
- Selin Hizli (Land Girls) as Samantha Wishart
- Alex Ferns (Romans) as Gordon Byrne
- Brian McCardie (Damaged) as Bill Martin
Is there a trailer for Six Four?
Yes, you can watch the trailer for Six Four below.
Is Six Four any good?
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Yes - whether you're a Harlan Coben fan or simply enjoy a twisty and addictive series, Six Four is well worth a watch. While the plot isn't simple, it's far more original than many crime thrillers we've seen and the story feels entirely unpredictable. Fans have praised the "genuine thrills" and "dark undertones" with many viewers saying it's worth watching for Kevin McKidd's performance alone.
How can I watch Six Four?
You can watch Six Four now on ITVX.
What other crime thrillers can I watch now?
Another equally as thrilling watch is Irvine Welsh’s Crime. The series follows Detective Inspector Ray Lennox (Dougray Scott) who's tasked with investigating grisly and complex cases whilst battling his various personal demons of his own. You can watch Irvine Welsh’s Crime now on ITVX. For something more atmospheric, we'd recommend Hellground. When Dr. Fabian Lambert (August Wittgenstein) moves to a sleepy village in Germany’s Black Forest, a series of mysterious murders unfold - but are they connected to his arrival? Hellground is available to watch now on Channel 4.
