"Insomnia on Channel 5: A Chilling Thriller That Will Keep You Awake"
If you're a fan of dark, psychological thrillers, there’s one new series you absolutely need to watch—and it might just keep you up at night, literally. I’m talking about Insomnia , the six-part psychological drama now airing on Channel 5. It’s already made waves on Paramount+ last year, and now it’s finally arrived for terrestrial viewers. Starring Vicky McClure—yes, the powerhouse from Line of Duty and Trigger Point —this show is eerie, emotionally raw, and packed with tension.
The plot follows Emma Averill, a high-achieving lawyer whose perfect life starts to fray at the seams just weeks before her 40th birthday. Suddenly, she can’t sleep. The insomnia is relentless, and it mirrors the very same sleep deprivation her own mother experienced before suffering a devastating psychotic breakdown. Emma was always warned she had the same “bad blood”—and now she’s terrified it might be true. Is this genetic fate catching up to her, or is something more sinister at play?
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What makes Insomnia so gripping isn’t just the escalating mystery or the creeping sense of dread—it’s McClure’s powerhouse performance. She plays Emma with such vulnerability and intensity that you start questioning reality right alongside her. Is she paranoid, or is someone really trying to sabotage her life? The series does a masterful job of blurring the lines between psychological disturbance and external threat.
Adding depth to the suspense is a stellar cast including Tom Cullen ( Downton Abbey
What really pulls you in is the pacing. The tension builds slowly, with moments of eerie calm followed by shocking twists. It’s unsettling in the best way possible—think The Sinner meets Broadchurch , with a sprinkle of Black Mirror psychological creep. One minute you’re trying to piece together Emma’s past, and the next you’re gasping at the show’s darker turns.
Insomnia isn’t just about sleepless nights—it’s about identity, trauma, and whether we can ever outrun our pasts. If you're into psychological dramas that play tricks on your mind while keeping your heart racing, this one’s a must-watch.
It airs on Channel 5 Sundays at 9pm, and the full series is also streaming on Paramount+ if you’re the binge-watch type. Honestly, this is one show where you’ll want to keep the lights on—and your eyes wide open.
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