New Channel 5 drama Love Rat, starring Sally Lindsay and Neil Morrissey, blends escapism and thriller as a holiday romance turns into a hunt for justice.
Emma, reeling from her divorce and estrangement from her daughter, seeks a new start in Cyprus, where she meets Niko, the charismatic hotel owner.
Their whirlwind romance, filled with luxury and passion, leads Emma to consider a future with Niko, far from her UK life.
She invests in this dream by lending Niko money for a villa, only to have him disappear with everything she gave.
Faced with betrayal, Emma embarks on a determined search to find Niko and reclaim her stolen funds, delving into Cyprus’s shadowy corners of deceit.
This journey uncovers startling truths about Niko and forces Emma to confront the realities of trust and betrayal.
Love Rat shifts from a love story to a tale of resilience and justice, highlighting Emma’s struggle to overcome adversity and rebuild her life in the aftermath of deception.
The series will start on Channel 5 on Monday, 11 March at 9PM. The four-part series will air nightly throughout the week, concluding on Thursday, 14 March.
Those on the cast of Love Rat on Channel 5 are:
Sally Lindsay plays Emma
Neil Morrissey plays Pete
Gerald Kyd plays Niko
Ramon Tikaram plays George
Imogen King plays Susie
Louiza Patikas plays Christina
Joanna Kalafatis plays Maria
Camilla Roholm plays Freja
Rina Mahoney plays Claire