—The series continues with new nail-biting episodes set in the scenic, centuries-old town of Aberystwyth, Wales.—
The conclusion of Season 1 of HINTERLAND left DCI Richard Mathias’ (Richard Harrington - POLDARK) future hanging in the balance, but he is forced to return to Aberystwyth’s police force after an arson attack on an isolated farmhouse leaves a mother and child fighting for their lives.
Together with his partner DI Mared Rhys (Mali Harries - FOYLE'S WAR), Mathias continues to tackle mystifying murder cases that take viewers from the windswept sand dunes of the Welsh coastline to the badlands and beyond.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episodes 1 & 2 air Sunday, April 29 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. & repeat Saturday, May 5 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - The first series of HINTERLAND reached its bloody climax with DCI Tom Mathias' future hanging in the balance. Now, weeks later, our troubled detective is forced to return to the front line after an arson attack on an isolated farmhouse leaves a mother and child fighting for their lives. Drawn into a community of failing farms and long-standing feuds, Mathias and his partner DI Mared Rhys will be pushed to the brink as they try to solve this disturbing case.
Episodes 3 & 4 air Sunday, May 6 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. & repeat Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Mathias is under pressure; his wife, Meg Mathias, has turned up in Aberystwyth, and he's under investigation by the IPCC following the death of Mari Davies. When a bus driver's body is found shot on an isolated mountainside, the investigation provides a welcome escape for DCI Mathias. The team have a suspect to question but Mathias believes he is an unlikely killer. In his current state of mind Mathias is fascinated by the lifestyle choices taken by ex-soldier John Bell. He also knows that he cannot avoid Meg for much longer.
Episodes 5 & 6 air Sunday, May 13 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. & repeat Saturday, May 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - The murder of local dignitary and barrister Owen Beynon leads to the uncovering of a tragic story of love and loss fueled by mistrust and suspicion in the depths of the Hinterland. Why were local woman Nora Prothero and her son Daniel living such an isolated life? What has Mathias discovered buried in the garden of their home? Will Mathias find Daniel before local farmer Glyn Powell gets hold of him? The clock is ticking, but Mathias knows that the relationship between the farmer's daughter and Daniel is key to uncovering the truth.
Episodes 7 & 8 air Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10-11:30 p.m. - The discovery of a body in a remote lake leads Mathias and the team to investigate the complicated private life of missing schoolteacher Greta Pritchard. Her father Gwilym has secrets to hide. But, what about the other men in Greta's life? This is a world rife with secrets. Will Mathias and the team unravel them in time to save the missing Greta?
Episodes 9 & 10 air Sunday, Sept. 16 from 10-11:30 p.m. - The tension is mounting in this final episode of HINTERLAND. DCI Mathias must solve the case of the murdered local man Aron Bowen, but to do so he will have to deal with feuding family members and the dead man's runaway daughter. Will he discover the truth or will long held secrets remain buried?
CREDITS:
HINTERLAND is produced by award-winning production company Fiction Factory and financed by broadcast partners S4C and BBC Cymru Wales, together with all3media International, Tinopolis and Welsh Business Finance. Acquired by American Public Television from All3Media International.
