If you're looking for a gripping show, Prime Video's latest thriller, Fear, starring Line of Duty actor Martin Compston is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Based on the 2018 book of the same name by Dirk Kurbjuweit, Martyn (Martin Compston) and his partner Rebecca (played by Anjili Mohindra from Bodyguard and The Suspect) are pushed to their limits when they move from London to Glasgow in hopes of a fresh start, but instead come face-to-face with every parent's worse nightmare.
Despite living in a beautiful home, everything becomes far from idyllic when they are tormented by their new intimidating neighbour Jan (Solly McLeod) who watches their every move.
Things escalate when the pair are accused of causing harm to their two young children. When the authorities refuse to step in, the couple feel that they are trapped and have nowhere to turn to for help.
During the premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival, the Line of Duty star said that the show is "a bit cleverer than your average thriller".
“It’s still quite scary, with the sort of ‘creepy neighbour’ and all that kind of thing, but it really pushes the boat out on sort of different aspects of it."
Prime Video Fear trailer
If that synopsis isn't enough to reel you in, check out the trailer for Fear which shows Martin Compston and Anjli's characters being recorded and watched by Jan through a series of cameras and laptops, before receiving a letter which details the alleged abuse of their son and daughter.
Martyn's father (played by James Cosmo from Braveheart and more recently, Nightsleeper) visits the home and tells his son, "I understand you have a situation. Protect your family".
So, what lengths will Martyn go to to keep his loved ones safe?
Where to watch Fear with Martin Compston
Martin Compston's new series Fear has a release date of Tuesday 4th March, when all three episodes will be available to stream on Prime Video.
You can use a Prime Membership to watch Fear, which is £8.99 per month, or £95 per year if you prefer to pay annually. New members can also use a 30-day free trial.
Another option is to rent the episodes via Prime Video.
Fear cast
Scottish actor and former footballer Martin Compston (Our House, The Rig, Mayflies) is leading the new drama as Martyn, alongside Anjili Mohindra (The Sarah Jane Adventures, The Lazarus Project) as Rebecca.
Solly McLeod (Tom Jones, House of the Dragon) plays their nightmare neighbour Jan, while James Cosmo (Trainspotting, The Beast Within) is Martyn's dad. Daniel Portman (Game of Thrones, Betrayal) and Deadwater Fell actors Anneika Rose (Line of Duty, Crossfire), Bhav Joshi (Vigil, Traces) and Maureen Beattie (Our House, Moving On) can also be seen.
Is Fear on Prime Video based on a book?
Yes, the show is based on this twisty 2018 psychological thriller which was named 'Book of the Year' by many publications.
AmazonArabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and spending time with her pet dogs, tortoise and chickens.