New drama series Maryland starring and produced by Suranne Jones (Vigil) has kicked off on ITV1.

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The series, which is set largely on the Isle of Man, offers a study of family dynamics, following estranged sisters Becca (Jones) and Rosaline (Eve Best) as they're reunited following the sudden and surprise death of their mother.

Alongside Jones and Best, the series also stars George Costigan (Happy Valley), Hugh Quarshie (Riches), Dean Lennox Kelly (Tom Jones), Andrew Knott (Ackley Bridge) and Stockard Channing (Grease).

Read on for everything you need to know about Maryland on ITV1.

Maryland release date

Suranne Jones as Becca and Eve Best as Rosaline in Maryland
Suranne Jones as Becca and Eve Best as Rosaline in Maryland ITV

Maryland made its debut on Monday 22nd May, with the first episode airing at 9pm on ITV1 and the full series becoming available on ITVX.

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Episodes 2 and 3 will then air on consecutive nights on ITV1, going out at 9pm on Tuesday 23rd May and Wednesday 24th May.

What is Maryland about?

Suranne Jones as Becca in Maryland
Suranne Jones as Becca in Maryland ITV

The synopsis for Maryland says that it follows sisters Becca and Rosaline, who have "forged ahead with their lives, growing distant through time and circumstance, until the discovery of their mother’s body on the Isle of Man reunites them."

The synopsis continues: "Arriving in a place they have never visited and with no idea why their mother was there, the sisters begin to unravel the long-held secrets of a woman they thought they knew, whilst keeping their own secrets from each other.

"Confined on the island and forced to face the life-changing consequences of their mother’s decisions, can Becca and Rosaline learn to love and respect one another all over again?"

Who stars in Maryland alongside Suranne Jones?

Stockard Channing as Cathy in Maryland
Stockard Channing as Cathy in Maryland ITV

The cast of Maryland is led by Suranne Jones (Vigil), who plays Becca and is also a creator on the series.

Jones is joined by Eve Best (House of the Dragon) who plays Becca's sister Rosaline, Andrew Knott (Gavin & Stacey) who plays Becca's husband Andrew and George Costigan (Happy Valley) who plays Becca and Rosaline's father Richard.

Meanwhile, Rhiannon Clements (Hollyoaks) and Yasmin Davies play Becca's daughters Lauren and Molly, and Judy Clifton who plays Becca and Rosaline's mother Mary.

Other major roles are taken by Stockard Channing (Grease), Hugh Quarshie (Riches) and Dean Lennox Kelly (Doctor Who).

You can find a full list of the main cast for the series here:

  • Suranne Jones as Becca
  • Eve Best as Rosaline
  • Stockard Channing as Cathy
  • Hugh Quarshie as Pete
  • Andrew Knott as Jim
  • Dean Lennox Kelly as Jacob
  • George Costigan as Richard
  • Rhiannon Clements as Lauren
  • Yasmin Davies as Molly
  • Judy Clifton as Mary

Is there a trailer for Maryland yet?

Suranne Jones as Becca, Eve Best as Rosaline and Hugh Quarshie as Pete in Maryland
Suranne Jones as Becca, Eve Best as Rosaline and Hugh Quarshie as Pete in Maryland ITV

There isn't a trailer for Maryland available online yet, but we'll keep this page updated once one becomes available.

Maryland will debut on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday 22nd May, with the full season then available on ITVX. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

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