TVTV NewsBBCThe BBC has shared a trailer for a psychological thriller that will grip viewers17:30, 03 Jul 2026The BBC has shared a first look trailer for a psychological thriller that "crackles with danger".‌The Rapture - which stars Ruth Madeley, India Amarteifio and Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones - is adapted from Liz Jensen’s bestselling novel about a teenager who has been accused of killing her mum, and who claims to be able to predict natural disasters.‌The brief trailer shows Ruth as forensic psychologist Gabs Fox, working at a high security psychiatric hospital where she meets 17-year-old Bethany, played by India.‌She is warned that the teenager is "very dangerous" but the teen insists: "We are all here to find the truth."Content cannot be displayed without consentA synopsis teased: "Bethany was convicted of murdering her mother but claims she is innocent. She is estranged from her father Leonard (played by Sam Hazeldine), who is the charismatic leader of an influential religious movement.‌"Bethany tells Gabs that she has psychic powers and can predict the future - but what will it take for Gabs to believe her? And if Bethany didn’t kill her mother, then who did?"The series, which was filmed in Wales, will also star The History Boys' Stephen Campbell Moore, Lisa Palfrey from Sex Education and Siena Kelly from Black Mirror.‌Robert Rhodes from 28 Years Later and House of the Dragon will also be among the cast.Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, previously said of the series: “This thriller brings Liz Jensen’s compelling novel to life with a truly talented cast led by the brilliant Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio."The Rapture features two complicated and captivating characters, blended with a story of climate change, to create a gripping narrative and I can’t wait for BBC viewers to see it.”‌“The Rapture is a hugely powerful and entertaining female led drama, which is charged with timely, important and deeply resonant themes," said Rebecca Durbin, series executive producer for Mammoth Screen."The chemistry between Ruth and India is utterly compelling and their passion for the project is unrivalled - we cannot wait to bring it to the screen alongside the BBC and Creative Wales thanks to this phenomenal cast!” she went on.Article continues belowThe Rapture will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BBCRuth Jones