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The Unforgotten actress stars in the hit police drama Annika, which follows Detective Inspector Annika Strandhed as she investigates murders that wash up in the waterways of Scotland

police officer standing next to man in yellow jacket© BBC/UKTV/Graeme Hunter

Atrue icon of primetime British drama, Nicola Walker has starred in some of the nation’s favourite crime shows. From ITV‘s cold case drama Unforgotten to the spy show Spooks, the much-loved actress boasts an endless canon of excellent TV series – and one of her best is coming to Netflix this Sunday.

Annika, which ran for two seasons from 2023 until August last year, follows Detective Inspector Annika Strandhed, the sharp leader of Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit, as she investigates grisly murders that wash up in the waterways of Scotland.

In both seasons of the show, Annika breaks the fourth wall, sharing her wry and witty observations with the audience.

What have viewers said about the show?

The series boasts an impressive 83 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score and has been hailed by viewers as a “must-watch”.

Taking to social media, one person wrote: “Enjoying #Annika. A nice antidote to most procedurals. Unshouty and darkly funny Scottish Noir. And of course, Nicola Walker is at her understated best,” while another added: “Nicola Walker is absolutely superb as #Annika, brilliant.”

Who stars in Annika?

As well as Nicola Walker, fans can look forward to seeing a number of familiar faces in the series.

Jamie Sives as DS Michael McAndrews and Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed in Annika© UKTV/Alibi
Jamie Sives plays DS Michael McAndrews

Jamie Sives, whose TV credits include Guilt and Game of Thrones, plays the role of DS Michael McAndrews. Katie Leung, who has previously starred in Harry Potter and Bridgerton, plays the part of DC Blair Ferguson, while Ukweli Roach (Grantchester) plays new recruit, DS Tyrone Clarke, and Paul McGann (Luther) plays Annika’s partner, Jake Strathearn.

Annika cancelled after two seasons

In August last year, UKTV confirmed that there were no plans for a new season.

Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed in Annika© UKTV/Alibi
Annika ended after season two

“We are incredibly proud of the success of Annika on U+Alibi, but there are no current plans for a third series,” a spokesperson told RadioTimes.com.

Annika arrives on Netflix on Sunday 16 August.