Series synopsis
The Ridge is a drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC Scotland on October 21, 2025. It was created by Nora Chassler, David Murdoch. It stars Lauren Lyle, Jay Ryan, Caleb Nazzer and Beth Alexander.
Mia is fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister's fiancé Ewan, Mia soon finds that familiarity among a small community breeds secrets and tensions, endangering the brittle fabric of the town itself.
Premise
Mia is fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister's fiancé Ewan, Mia soon finds that familiarity among a small community breeds secrets and tensions, endangering the brittle fabric of the town itself.
Premise: Life on the edge can be a killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lauren Lyle as Mia
- Jay Ryan as Ewan
- Caleb Nazzer as Josh
- Beth Alexander as Natalie
- Florence Hartigan as Lesley Grimes
- Kauri Williams as Teddy Wilson
- Connor Amor-Bendall as Cassy Beaton
- Mabel Strachan as Young Mia
Supporting cast
- Chloe Parker as Sadie Grimes
Guest cast
- Tony Zhou as Hire Car Guy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 21, 2025 | November 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Scottish anaesthetist Mia Beaton arrives in New Zealand for sister Cassy's wedding, only to find Cassy has died. Mia determines to find her sister's killer among the unusual townsfolk. |
October 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mia makes enemies as she lines up suspects. She discovers Cassy had secrets, leading to conflict between Ewan and Teddy - but little does she realise that Ewan has a secret of his own. |
October 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Mia questions Teddy and Harry, with conflicting results. An arson attempt fuels Mia's suspicions that she is not welcome. The realisation that she hardly knew Cassy draws Mia closer to Ewan. |
November 4, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Scotland |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 25, 2025 |
| Status | continue |