Fear: release date, cast, plot, trailer, first looks and everything you need to know
Fear is a Prime Video thiller starring Martin Compston and Anjli Mohindra that sees a family pushed to its limit after they move to Glasgow.

Fear is a new Prime Video thriller series starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and The Lazarus Project's Anjli Mohindra as a couple broken by a neighbor’s allegations. They play Martyn and Rebecca, who are thrilled to move into their new house in Glasgow with their two young children. But they soon find themselves facing allegations that are every parent’s worst nightmare and, worse still, there’s nowhere to turn for help.
Based on the book Fear by Dirk Kurbjuweit, here’s everything you need to know…
Fear release date
Fear is a three-part series launching in UK and Ireland on Prime Video from Wednesday March 4 2025. We will update on US launch and channel when we hear.
Is there a trailer for Fear?
Yes there's a Fear trailer, which opens with dad Martyn saying "Welcome to Glasgow kids!". Something tells us there's trouble brewing, however. Take a look below...
Fear plot
In Fear, Martyn (Martin Compston) and Rebecca (Anjli Mohindra) are excited to move out of London and into a beautiful new home in Glasgow. But while the new neighborhood seems idyllic at first, Rebecca is unnerved when their neighbour Jan (played by Tom Jones’ actor Solly McLeod) makes some unnerving comments. This then turns into something altogether more intimidating and the couple find themselves facing horrendous accusations but the authorities refuse to step in.
Fear cast — Martin Compston as Martyn
Martin Compston who plays Martyn in Fear is best known for playing Steve Arnott in Line of Duty. He has also starred in The Rig, Traces, Mayflies, Our House, Vigil, The Nest and Monarch of the Glen.
Anjli Mohindra as Rebecca
Anjli Mohindra plays Rebecca in Fear. Anjli has previously starred as Archie in the hit series The Lazarus Project. She’s also had roles in Bodyguard, Vigil, Munich: The Edge of War, Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures and The Missing.
Who else is starring?
Fear also stars Solly McLeod (Tom Jones) as the couple’s neighbor Jan. James Cosmo (Game of Thrones), Maureen Beattie (Deadwater Fell), Daniel Portman (Game of Thrones), Anneika Rose (Line of Duty) and Bhav Joshi (The Diplomat) also star.
Behind the scenes and more
Fear is created by Wild Mercury (a Banijay UK company) (The Rig, The Sixth Commandment) and Capricorn Productions, and written by Mick Ford (After the Flood, The Stranger) based on the book by Dirk Kurbjuweit and directed by Justin Chadwick (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Shardlake). Executive producers are Derek Wax and Frances Flannery for Wild Mercury, Suzanne Reid for Capricorn Productions, Mick Ford and Justin Chadwick, the producer is Matt Brown. The production of Fear has been supported by Screen Scotland through its Broadcast Content Fund, Banijay Rights are handling international distribution.
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