Vicky McClure's latest drama Insomnia has finally started
It's on Paramount+
Line of Duty, Trigger Point, Broadchurch, we really can't think of any TV show featuring actress Vicky McClure that hasn't been a huge success, and now she's returned to our screens with a brand new drama!
That's right, Vicky appears in original Paramount+ drama Insomnia, and after months of teases, the show has finally arrived! Here's everything you need to know about Vicky's new drama.
What is Insomnia about?
Insomnia is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by bestselling author Sarah Pinborough.
The official synopsis states: 'Insomnia follows Emma, who fears she might be losing her mind when her hard-won dream life starts to turn into a nightmare.
'A couple of weeks before her 40th birthday, Emma stops sleeping – just as her mother had done right before she suffered a violent psychotic breakdown on the night of her own 40th birthday.
'Emma's mother always told her she’d go the same way, that she had the same 'bad blood' and now Emma's terrified it's true. As events worsen, Emma's world starts to unravel and she realises that only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present and prevent tragedy from striking a second time.'
Check out the official trailer below:
The full trailer was released on Monday 1st May, with the caption: 'There’s only one monster in this house. Stream the new original series #Insomnia from 23 May on Paramount+ UK & Ireland #VickyMcClure #SarahPinborough'. (sic)
When does it start?
The brand new series arrived on Paramount+ on Thursday 23rd May 2024, with the first two episodes landing on the platform.
New episodes will be released every Thursday, with six in total.
Check out the first look photos from Insomnia below:
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
Insomnia first look
How many episodes?
The series is made up of six 60-minute episodes, which air weekly.
What channel is it on?
Insomnia airs exclusively on streaming platform Paramount+.
Who is in the cast?
As well as award-winning actress Vicky McClure taking on the lead role of Emma Averill, other names to feature include Leanne Best, Tom Cullen, Lyndsey Marshal, Dominic Tighe, Jade Harrison, Corinna Marlowe, Robert Gilbert, Michelle Bonnard, India Fowler and Smylie Bradwell.
On Monday 29th April, the cast attended the screening event of drama in London's Leicester Square. Actress Vicky McClure was in attendance, alongside other cast members Leanne Best, Lyndsey Marshal and Tom Cullen.
Sarah Pinborough (Writer & EP), Timothy Bricknell (EP), Charlotte Essex (Producer) and Börkur Sigthorsson (Director), also attended.
How do I sign up to Paramount+?
Plans on Paramount+ start from £6.99 per month.
New episodes of Insomnia will be released every Thursday.
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