"The Ridge" is a compelling psychological drama set in Scotland and New Zealand that sees Mia (played by Lauren Lyle), an anaesthetist, travel to the latter for her sister Cassy's (Connor Amor-Bendall) wedding to find her dead and unconvinced by the explanations of the local community about what happened out on the ridge...
Here's how to watch "The Ridge" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE
"The Ridge" will air on BBC Two at 9 p.m. BST on Thursday, October 23 but will premiere on Tuesday, October 21 at 10 p.m. on BBC Scotland. All six episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, October 21.
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Cassy's fiancé Ewen (Jay Ryan) is immediately in the frame as Mia begins to investigate. She discovers that bth Cassy and Ewen have secrets as indeed does Mia herself - she has left childhood trauma, drug addiction and professional misconduct charges behind her in Scotland. Or has she?
It soon becomes apparent that the turning of previously unturned stones has made Mia dangerous enemies and that is before she finds something she will never be able to forget in the forest. However, nothing will stop her searching for sister's killer and bring him to justice.
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How to watch 'The Ridge' for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch "The Ridge" from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Ridge" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch the "The Ridge" online and on-demand.
How to watch "The Ridge" around the world
Can I watch the 'The Ridge' in the United States?
Unfortunately, "The Ridge" is not available to stream in the U.S.. If that changes you'll find out here first.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch the 'The Ridge' online and on-demand in the U.K.
"The Ridge" will air on BBC Two at 9 p.m. BST on Thursday, October 23 but will premiere on Tuesday, October 21 at 10 p.m. on BBC Scotland. All six episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, October 21.
And, you don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch the 'The Ridge' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., "The Ridge" is not available to stream in the U.S. but we're keeping an eye on the situation.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Ridge' online in Australia?
At the time of writing there has been no announcement about if or where "The Ridge" will be broadcast in Australia. If that changes you'll read about it here first.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on the BBC you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Ridge' online in New Zealand?
Absolutely. "The Ridge" is an Anglo/ Kiwi co-production and consequently "The Ridge" premieres on Sky Open in New Zealand on Tuesday, October 21 for FREE. It will be available to stream on NEON from the same date.
Subscriptions to NEON start at $14.99/ month
Don't forget, if you are a Brit in NZ for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'The Ridge' - Need to Know
'The Ridge' - Cast
- Mia Beaton - Lauren Lyle
- Ewan Carmichael - Jay Ryan
- Riz Chopra - Taqi Nazeer
- Jacky Poole - Cora Bissett
- Cassy - Connor Amor-Bendall
- Natalie - Beth Alexander
- Teddy Wilson - Kauri Williams
- Young Mia - Mabel Strachan
- Sergeant Libby Grimes - Florence Hartigan
- Harry Grimes - David Van Horn
- Louise Wilson -Katherine McRae
- Annot - Dulcie Smart
- Sadie Grimes - Chloe Parker
'The Ridge' - Episode Guide
Season 01 Episode 01: 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.
S01 E02: 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.
S01 E03: 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.
S01 E04: The town’s Whitebait Festival proves the worst possible drug comedown for a strung-out Mia. The truth about her deadly past in Scotland is revealed, yet she remains unrepentant.
S01 E05: With Sadie’s help, Mia digs into an earlier death. Meanwhile, Annot recalls more of Ewan’s misbehaviour than he would like, and a gruesome discovery in the forest puts Mia in immediate danger.
S01 E06: A deadly hike up the ridge reveals that Mia and Ewan have more in common than expected. While addiction may be a weakness, it gives Mia strength to bring down her sister’s killer.
'The Ridge' - FAQ
What has Lauren Lyle said about her character Mia in "The Ridge"?
"I loved the idea of playing someone a bit evil and manipulative. I also loved the weirdness and spookiness of the way the story plays out."
"Mia is a drug-addicted anaesthetist, whose childhood trauma is catching up with her and she's trying to hide all of it. In order to escape her life and the mess she has made of it, she runs off to New Zealand to her estranged sister's wedding."
"So many moves that she makes come from a need to feed her addiction and remain in control of her ever-spiralling life... at times she is quite psychopathic. I loved the thrill of playing her and being told to push it further and further."
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Strictly Come Dancing", "Riot Women", "Mr Nobody Against Putin", "Tár" and plenty more.
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