We all fell in love with Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead and have been eagerly waiting for his return to the role after his short stint in The Ones Who Live. While that may very well happen one day, fans will have to settle for something just as exciting for now. Lincoln's new series, Coldwater, will be finally make its U.S. debut!
If you’re in the U.K., you might be saying, "Been there, done that!" That’s because it first aired on ITV in September 2025. But for those in the United States, we've been waiting patiently to see it. All we had to watch were short clips and fan edits of the show posted on social media. Imagine how difficult it was to get tiny glimpses of the series and not the whole thing. It definitely wasn't an enjoyable experience.
But soon, U.S. viewers won’t have to settle for teasers or tiny snippets anymore! Showtime just made a big announcement. It has acquired the U.S. rights to Lincoln’s highly anticipated thriller, Coldwater, ensuring that fans across the country can finally watch the full series. According to a press release, the show will come out in early 2026. While that's not an exact date just yet, it does give us an idea of when it could premiere.
Early 2026 consists of the months of January, February, March, and sometimes April. That said, Coldwater is expected to arrive sometime during those months. Obviously, we'd like to see the show sooner rather than later, so a premiere in January or February would be perfect. But we'll just have to wait and see what release date is officially announced.
The press release didn't specify if the show will air on Paramount+ with Showtime or only stream on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers. However, our guess is that it will do both. In other words, it will be available for streaming on Paramount+ first, and then have its on-air debut on Paramount+ with Showtime. That's what it will be doing for another British show it just acquired, which is The Guest.
Coldwater is described as a twisted thriller series. Created and written by David Ireland (Derry Girls), it stars Lincoln as John, a middle-aged, stay-at-home dad whose seemingly normal life unravels when he befriends his charming new neighbor, Tommy, who harbors dark and dangerous secrets.
Ewen Bremner, who is best known for roles in Trainspotting and Our Flag Means Death, plays Tommy, the charismatic yet sinister neighbor whose influence pulls John into a dangerous and unpredictable world. Also in the cast are Eve Myles, Indira Varma, and Lorn Macdonald.
Check out the thrilling trailer below for a sneak peek at Coldwater.