BritBox’s “Passenger” trailer unleashes a mysterious series of violent crimes in a small town

BritBox is preparing to give viewers new puzzles to solve with its upcoming crime thriller passenger. A trailer released today lifts the curtain on the series, which is set in the fictional small northern town of Chadder Vale, where a series of bizarre crimes has everyone in the close-knit community on edge. It's up to a former Metropolitan Police detective, played by a BAFTA-winning Wunmi Mosakuto find out what exactly is going on with the unassuming little town. With the footage, BritBox also shared that the first two episodes will be available to stream on October 17, followed by two more episodes every Thursday.

The trailer immediately tells of two girls who have disappeared in the Chadder Vale area. One, Katie Wells (Robert Robinson), mysteriously reappears once she vanished, raising even more questions in Riya Ajunwa (Mosaku), who has only lived in the town for five years. However, the locals barely notice the strange occurrence and are quick to dismiss Riya's questions about the connection between other disappearances and crimes. From an ominous cage to the return of a known criminal to “accidents” involving local children, the town feels cursed to anyone who isn't a deep-rooted citizen. As things get stranger and stranger, Citizens resort to convenient conspiracy theories and vehemently oppose Riya’s investigationwhich makes it even more difficult and important for them to find answers.

passenger was created by All the money in the world And Broadchurch star Andrew Buchan This is his first appearance as a screenwriter for television. Nicole Charles And Lee Haven Joneshave now stepped behind the camera as directors for the six-part series, which first aired on ITV in the UK in March. Fresh from the resumption of their Loki Role in the huge success Deadpool and WolverineMosaku is accompanied on screen by a strong supporting cast, including Barry Sloane, David Threlfall, Arian NikAnd Ella Bruccoleri.

“Passenger” comes to New York Comic-Con

Before the film is streamed in the US, passenger will travel to the convention halls of New York Comic-Con, which begins on the same day as the series premiere, October 17. Fans in attendance will be treated to a special preview of the first episode as well as an early look behind the scenes thanks to a panel discussion with cast members and Buchan. It's just one of many special presentations and gatherings taking place at the annual pop culture event, which runs through October 20 at the Javits Convention Center. Tickets are still available on the convention's official website, but you'll need to act fast as general admission tickets are selling out fast.

Check out the trailer for passenger in the player above and the new poster below.