Hinterland / Y Gwyll is a multi award-winning, detective drama series seen in over 160 countries world-wide.
Set against the hauntingly beautiful yet isolating backdrop of Aberystwyth, Wales and its surrounding areas, Hinterland explores the complexities of crime and morality. Each episode presents a standalone investigation, uncovering the dark underbelly of rural Wales. DCI Tom Mathias, portrayed by Richard Harrington, is a man running from his past, seeking redemption through his relentless pursuit of justice. His partner, DI Mared Rhys, played by Mali Harries, is a local detective whose deep connection to the community often provides invaluable insights.
Shot back to back in English and Welsh the series is a Fiction Factory co-production with S4C, Tinopolis and All3Media International for S4C, BBC Wales, BBC 4 and Netflix.
Broadcast in over 100 countries, the series has reached audiences across Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond, showcasing Welsh culture and storytelling while building an international fanbase. Currently available on Amazon, Apple TV, BBC iPlayer, Sky, Acorn TV & ITV X, it stands as a testament to the power of regional storytelling, bringing the beauty and complex narratives of rural Wales to a global audience.
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Cast
DCI Tom Mathias
Richard Harrington
DI Mared Rhys
Mali Harries
DS Sian Owens
Hannah Daniel
DC Lloyd Elis
Alex Harries
Chief Superintendent
Brian Prosser
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Production
Executive Producer
Ed Thomas
Producers
Gethin Scourfield & Ed Talfan
Co-Creators
Ed Thomas & Ed Talfan
Writers
David Joss Buckley, Jeff Murphy, Ed Talfan, Ed Thomas
Directors
Marc Evans, Gareth Bryn, Rhys Powys, Ed Thomas
D.O.P’s
Hubert Taczanowski, Richard Stoddard
Production Designer
Eryl Ellis
Line Producers
Kathy Nettleship, Meinir Stoutt
Music
John Hardy Music