Dalziel and Pascoe
1996Series
Series
Under Salt Marsh
No secrets are safe from the storm.
Morfa Halen is a tight-knit Welsh town precariously nestled between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea that threatens its very existence. As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis discovers the body of her 8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior - the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career.
Episodes
Miniseries6 episodes
- 1
1. Episode 1
52mWhen ex-detective-turned-teacher Jackie Ellis discovers one of her pupils dead, her estranged partner DS Bull returns to investigate.
- 2
2. Episode 2
56mOld accusations resurface as Jackie and Bull must put aside years of mistrust before the town's tensions ignite into violence
- 3
3. Episode 3
51mWith the town turning on itself as long-buried secrets emerge, Jackie and Bull's fragile partnership is tested by a new discovery.
- 4
4. Episode 4
51mDNA evidence exposes a devastating truth, forcing Jackie and Bull to choose between protecting themselves or those they love.
- 5
5. Episode 5
48mRising floodwater cuts Morfa Halen off from the world as another body is discovered, with Bull closing in on the truth behind an illegal operation at the heart of all three cases.
- 6
6. Episode 6
47mJackie and Bull discover the horrifying truth behind the crimes that haunt Morfa. As Bull fights for his life and Jackie faces an unbearable choice, the storm reaches its peak.
Trailer
Official trailer Cast
Kelly Reilly
Jackie Ellis
Rafe Spall
Eric Bull
Naomi Yang
Jess Deng
Harry Lawtey
Dylan Rees
Dino Fetscher
Gareth Morgan
Dinita Gohil
Nisha Jones
Kimberley Nixon
Shell Hill
Julian Lewis Jones
Osian Northam
Jonathan Pryce
Solomon Bevan
Reviews
- A
annatv22
Feb 1, 2026
Moody Welsh crime drama with a standout Kelly Reilly and strong supporting cast. A slow burn at first, but rewarding once it finds its pace. Highly recommend.Read more
Moody Welsh crime drama with a standout Kelly Reilly and strong supporting cast. A slow burn at first, but rewarding once it finds its pace. Highly recommend.
- M
MovieGuys
Feb 21, 2026
Strong cast, intriguing crime thriller, but as per usual let down by dreary DEI baggage. Let's start with the positives: the Welsh setting with a village under siege by rising ocean levels is a little unique. The crime drama, which spans two unsolved murders of children, is darkly disturbing with lots of twists and turns. Equally quality acting offers up well-rounded, often flawed characters. The downside is by now wholly predictable. The incessant need to ram DEI messaging down the viewer's throat. Personally I find it downright tiresome and pointless. In summary, it could have been a great series, but it's spoilt to a decent degree by the compulsion to inject woke narratives into what is supposed to be entertainment. An okay watch.Read more
Strong cast, intriguing crime thriller, but as per usual let down by dreary DEI baggage. Let's start with the positives: the Welsh setting with a village under siege by rising ocean levels is a little unique. The crime drama, which spans two unsolved murders of children, is darkly disturbing with lots of twists and turns. Equally quality acting offers up well-rounded, often flawed characters. The downside is by now wholly predictable. The incessant need to ram DEI messaging down the viewer's throat. Personally I find it downright tiresome and pointless. In summary, it could have been a great series, but it's spoilt to a decent degree by the compulsion to inject woke narratives into what is supposed to be entertainment. An okay watch.
tender_buttkiss
Sep 5, 2026
Underwhelming. What could've been a gritty crime drama with a unique setting just gets bogged down by the interpersonal drama of the two lead characters. And I honestly couldn't give a crap about either. The red head one is carrying this bigole pity party on her back cause she stupidly thought her own sister may have killed her own child. And theother dudeid an unapologetic asshole with no clear reason why. Maybe cause he's closeted? Who cares. If this was set in the 90s or aby decade earlier, I'd buy that. Tough cop character who's risen in the ranks, but homophobia and a toxic workplace keeps him from showing who he truly is. But it's not. Get over it. Love who you love and move the fuck on. I haven't watched the final episode yet but I'm hopeful all the characters die causemostof them are miserable, insufferable cunts. Except for Deng, she can live.Read more
Underwhelming. What could've been a gritty crime drama with a unique setting just gets bogged down by the interpersonal drama of the two lead characters. And I honestly couldn't give a crap about either. The red head one is carrying this bigole pity party on her back cause she stupidly thought her own sister may have killed her own child. And theother dudeid an unapologetic asshole with no clear reason why. Maybe cause he's closeted? Who cares. If this was set in the 90s or aby decade earlier, I'd buy that. Tough cop character who's risen in the ranks, but homophobia and a toxic workplace keeps him from showing who he truly is. But it's not. Get over it. Love who you love and move the fuck on. I haven't watched the final episode yet but I'm hopeful all the characters die causemostof them are miserable, insufferable cunts. Except for Deng, she can live.
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About Under Salt Marsh
- First aired
- 2026-01-30
- Last aired
- 2026-02-27
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Cast
- Kelly Reilly, Rafe Spall, Naomi Yang, Harry Lawtey