Scottish Highlands Set the Stage as Netflix Officially Confirms Its Next Major Crime Thriller Is Coming in 2027
A new thriller for 2027
After a busy year for Netflix crime thrillers, the streamer is looking ahead to The Twin. The six-part British crime noir series is set to arrive in 2027.
The series is adapted from the Norwegian show Twin. Its setting moves from Norway’s Lofoten Islands to the isolated Scottish Highlands.
Dornan takes twin roles
Jamie Dornan plays Adam and Lee, identical twin brothers. Mackenzie Davis stars as Nicola. The official premise describes Nicola as trapped in a loveless marriage to Adam. Her life changes when Lee, Adam’s long-estranged brother, returns, bringing their romantic past back into the present.
Secrets follow an accident
A sudden decision and a terrible accident lead Nicola to protect her children. Over the course of one week, she and Lee are forced together as they try to keep a web of secrets and lies intact. The premise says the pair cannot ignore their feelings, even as they understand they are living on borrowed time.
Netflix’s crime thriller slate
The article describes 2026 as a strong year for Netflix crime thrillers, citing I Will Find You, Nemesis and The Rip. It says I Will Find You remains the platform’s most popular show of the year.
The article also includes extended descriptions of other British detective shows, including Midsomer Murders, Broadchurch, Luther and Vera. These passages do not provide additional details about The Twin.
Key points
- The Twin is a six-part British crime noir series planned for 2027.
- Jamie Dornan plays identical twins Adam and Lee; Mackenzie Davis plays Nicola.
- Adapted from Norway’s Twin, the series relocates the story to the Scottish Highlands.
- A terrible accident and old romantic ties place secrets at the center of the story.