"Towards Zero" is set in England in 1936. A famous tennis player, fresh from a scandalous divorce, opts to stay at the home of the wealthy family matriarch with his new wife - and his ex-wife. What could possibly go wrong? Well, that is for a detective beset with personal problems to solve.
Here's how to watch "Towards Zero" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Towards Zero" premieres on Sunday, March 2 on BBC One at 9.p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT). It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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It might be Agatha Christie-by-numbers but after the success of "Murder is Easy" in 2023, you can't blame the BBC for going back to the well - and providing a top tier cast including Anjelica Huston (as Lady Tressilian) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen (Neville Strange) for the ever-hungry audience for such shows.
And, if you like to spend your Sunday evenings watching dysfunctional members of the aristocracy plotting to kill each other, who can blame them? Over the course of three 60 minute episodes 'Towards Zero" ticks every box to bring you a Whodunnit that just about keeps to the right side of Who-cares-whodunnit.
Read on to find out how to watch "Towards Zero" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Towards Zero' for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Towards Zero' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Towards Zero" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Towards Zero" episodes online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Towards Zero' around the world
Can I watch 'Towards Zero' in the United States?
"Towards Zero" will be available to watch on Britbox in the U.S. from Wednesday, April 16.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Watch 'Towards Zero' online and on-demand in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. "Towards Zero" premieres on BBC One on Sunday, March 2 and will be available to stream FREE and in full on BBC iPlayer. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
If you're not in the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Towards Zero' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., "Towards Zero" will be available to watch on Britbox in Canada from Wednesday, April 16.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch 'Towards Zero' online in Australia?
"Towards Zero" will be arriving on Britbox in Australia with a release date TBA.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show much earlier you do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Towards Zero" online in New Zealand?
There are currently no plans to air "Towards Zero" in New Zealand but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Towards Zero' cast
- Anjelica Huston as Camilla, Lady Tressilian
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Neville Strange
- Ella Lily Hyland as Audrey Strange
- Mimi Keene as Kay Elliott-Strange
- Jackie Clune as Mrs Barrett
- Grace Doherty as Sylvia
- Jack Farthing as Thomas Royde
- Clarke Peters as Mr Treves
- Matthew Rhys as Inspector Leach
- Anjana Vasan as Mary Aldin
- Alexander Cobb as DS Miller
- Khalil Ben Gharbia as Louis Morel
- Adam Hugill as Mac
- Honor Davis-Pye as Young Audrey
- Lee Wren as Young Nevile
- James Brooker as Peter James
'Towards Zero' episode guide
Episode 01 – After a scandalous divorce, a tennis star, his ex-wife, and a volatile mix of guests converge on a coastal estate, where a troubled detective wrestles with his own despair.
E02 – After an explosive night, a shocking murder is discovered at the estate, and Detective Leach must find his purpose again if he is to uproot the dark secrets of Gull’s Point.
E03 – When the killer strikes again, Detective Leach is drawn into a toxic maze of deceit and dysfunction and must rediscover his deepest copper’s instincts if he is to find the truth.
'Towards Zero' FAQ
Where was "Towards Zero" filmed?
The show was filmed in England, around Bristol and along the Devonshire coastline.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Strike: Ink Black Heart", "Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special", "Call The Midwife", "Doctor Who: Joy to the World", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Outnumbered" and plenty more.
