Under Salt Marsh Episode 5: Release date news, time, streaming details and more

One of the most critical points for Under Salt Marsh is shown in Episode 5, the investigation is finally coming together as the town of Lawrence is experiencing its highest level of tension yet. The series is finally starting to show the first signs of hidden connections as the mystery begins to unravel.

The upcoming episode has become more essential because of the current situation, which creates heightened stress and makes the situation more dangerous.

Under Salt Marsh Episode 5 will premiere on Sky Atlantic on Friday 20 February 2026 at 9 00 p.m. GMT. The show continues to release new episodes every Friday, and the fifth episode marks the second-to-last episode of the six-part season. The story reaches its final act because the events that began in earlier chapters now demonstrate that the game system will reach its next development stage.

Under Salt Marsh Episode 5 release date and time

Under Salt Marsh Episode 5 is scheduled to be aired on 20 February 2026 at 9:00 p.m. GMT according to official listings and broadcast schedules.

The show premiered on 30 January 2026 with the first two episodes, then continued on Fridays. The mode of release has also been the same:

January 30: Episodes 1 and 2
February 6: Episode 3
February 13: Episode 4
February 20: Episode 5
February 27: Episode 6 (Finale)

This proves that episode 5 is in accordance with the regular Friday program. Prior mention of other midweek dates seems to be old-fashioned or tentative. The latest and regular broadcasting schedule vindicates the 20 February Friday broadcasting.

As in the case of other installments, the episode will start at 9:00 p.m.GMT in the UK.

Under Salt Marsh Episode 5 streaming details

Even though it is not based on the digital system, Under Salt Marsh can be streamed on the digital ecosystem of Sky after being aired on television.

Having aired on Sky Atlantic, Episode 5 will be available on demand on the Sky streaming platform. The series is available as well with NOW (previously NowTV), which usually releases the episodes the same day they are aired. Other listings suggest that streaming access can be available as early as the day of NOW, but the actual television premiere is 9:00 p.m. GMT.

Currently, the show is listed as a Sky original production and has not been verified to be simultaneously available on any of the major international platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+. The international presence is based on regional distribution agreements.

Episode 5 is available to the viewers through:

Sky Q and Sky Glass
NOW streaming app
Compatible smart TVs
Mobile devices
Web browsers

It needs an active subscription to Sky or NOW.

What happened in Episode 4: Under Salt Marsh?

Episode 4 was one of the most significant chapters ever. The turning point was made by the confession of Solomon that changed the flow of suspicion and added a new complication to the investigation. But instead of clearing up confusion, the confession brought up more questions of motive and time.

The new DNA evidence implicated with Dylan also complicated the matter, as it proved that previous assumptions were wrong and that the truth might not be as stratified as it was initially thought to be. It started to investigate on a broader scale, which suggests that the blame could not be put on one person.

The reappearance of Lydia in Morfa Halen added to the tensions that had been left unresolved, and the death of August only added to the urgency of the case. These relationships supported the main themes in the show, like grieving, guilt, and the long-term effects of secret actions.

The other notable subplot was the theme of Jackie addressing her past of police misconduct. This epiphany enriched her personality and brought out an institutional aspect to the story. The plot emphasized the effects of the former career choices that carry on to current happenings.

At the conclusion of the 4th episode, the trust in the community was shown to be becoming weaker. There were no good relations, suspicions were not cleared, and the further investigation appeared to be going nowhere.

What to expect from Episode 5: Under Salt Marsh?

The preview of the Under Salt Marsh episode five shows that there are a few tangible events that can have quite an impact on the course of action.

The effect of the increased floodwater is one of the most urgent issues. The rising sea, which has already been a thematic feature of the whole series, grows even more physically threatening in the course of the fifth episode. The situation of floods is likely to estrange Morfa Halen even more and increase the feeling of being locked in that has been characteristic of the show.

There are narrative implications of the environmental threat. The presence of physical isolation can decrease the number of escape options and increase the pressure on suspects and investigators, which will further add emotional stress to the community.

Another body discovery will also be a part of episode 5. The given development increases the stakes significantly and implies that the events being investigated could be a part of a larger trend. The fact that there is another victim turns the story into suspicion and then a more pressing criminal investigation.

It is hoped that Detective Bull will come closer to discovering a broader criminal activity. His investigative trajectory seems to be stretching past personal responsibility and towards institutional malefaction. That evolution aligns with the gradual expansion of the scope of the show, which does not simply focus on one incident, but there is a possibility of interrelated events.

Since the series comes with a slow rhythm, there is no chance that episode 5 will give a total answer. Nonetheless, the combination of environmental threat, the increasing investigation, and the growing suspicion of the community indicates that the chapter could be regarded as the structural turning point on the verge of the finale.

Episode 5 of Under Salt Marsh will be broadcast on Friday, 20 February 2026, at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Sky Atlantic, following the same pattern of weekly broadcasts that began in late January. The episode will also be available to stream on Sky’s digital platform and NOW on the same day.

After the events of Episode 4, which were dominated by confession, new forensic evidence, and personal revelation, the next episode brings rising flood levels, the discovery of a second body, and developments in Bull’s investigation of a possible larger-scale criminal conspiracy.

There have been no announcements of delays or changes to the schedule. As the series nears its conclusion, Episode 5 marks a major escalation in terms of both the environmental danger and the scope of the investigation, while continuing to reflect the same measured and controlled pace.

Also Read: Under Salt Marsh Episode 4 recap: Solomon’s confession and the rising tide of suspicion

Edited by Anjali Singh

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