Yellowjackets Psychological Thriller Makes UK Free-to-Air Debut on ITVX
The award-winning survival series Yellowjackets is now available for free streaming on ITVX, marking its exclusive UK free-to-air premiere. The psychological horror and coming-of-age drama landed on ITV's streaming platform on Sunday, February 15, 2026, bringing its gripping narrative to British audiences.
Series Overview and Streaming Details
Originally premiering on US service Showtime in 2021 and currently available on Paramount+, Yellowjackets follows a team of exceptionally talented high school girls' soccer players who survive a catastrophic plane crash in the remote Ontario wilderness. The series masterfully blends survival epic elements with psychological horror and coming-of-age drama, chronicling both their immediate struggle for survival and their attempts to rebuild their lives nearly twenty-five years later.
ITVX will feature seasons one and two of the critically acclaimed series, with the platform becoming the exclusive UK free-to-air destination for this hit show. All seasons remain available for streaming on Paramount+ for subscribers seeking the complete experience.
Star-Studded Cast Ensemble
The psychological thriller boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring established Hollywood talent. The adult survivors are portrayed by Melanie Lynskey (known for Castle Rock and Two and a Half Men), Christina Ricci (The Addams Family), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable), and Juliette Lewis (Camping and Natural Born Killers).
Their younger counterparts are brought to life by a talented group of emerging actors including Ella Purnell, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Sammi Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, and Liv Hewson. This dual timeline casting creates a compelling narrative structure that explores trauma and survival across decades.
Production and Filming Locations
Yellowjackets was primarily filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after production relocated following COVID-19 disruptions. The initial pilot episode was shot in Los Angeles before the production team moved north to capture the authentic wilderness atmosphere essential to the story's survival elements.
The Canadian landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for the series' harrowing wilderness survival narrative, with the remote settings enhancing the psychological tension and isolation central to the plot.
Critical Reception and Audience Response
The series has garnered significant critical acclaim, holding a solid 7.7 rating on IMDb and accumulating over twenty awards with more than one hundred nominations. Viewer reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the show's intricate storytelling and atmospheric tension.
One enthusiastic viewer described the series as "fantastically written" and noted being "engaged the entire time" with an inability to stop watching. Another viewer reported being "absolutely hooked" after just two episodes, while a third praised the show's genre-blending approach, calling it "the genre I didn't know I was missing in my life."
Perhaps most tellingly, one review declared the series "a masterpiece" with perfect pacing, intriguing mysteries, and exceptional ensemble casting that "elevates the show to the next level." The consensus suggests Yellowjackets delivers a unique viewing experience that combines psychological thriller elements with survival drama and character development.
With three seasons already completed and a fourth in development, Yellowjackets represents a significant addition to ITVX's streaming catalog, offering UK viewers their first opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed series through free-to-air streaming beginning February 15.
