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If you thought the first season of Channel 5's Ellis was gripping, the arrival of season two feels a bit like catching up with an old friend, one who just happens to be tangled up in some very messy crimes. There’s a real buzz around the show’s return, and for good reason. Ellis managed to stand out in a sea of crime dramas by mixing sharp storytelling with characters who actually feel human.
This new season promises bigger cases, higher stakes, and even more of the moral grey areas that made the first run so addictive. But beyond the twists and turns, what keeps pulling viewers back is the show’s willingness to dig into the personal side of policing - the pressures, the compromises, and the emotional fallout. With a 7.5 star rating for season one, season two is sure to kick off.
Fans have been raving about the show explaining, "Ellis has strong lead characters and complicated mysteries" and saying they were "left wanting more" which is perfect with the resurgence of season two. One fan even praisingly says, "I have seen every murder mystery I can get my hands on and I know the formula, and Ellis refreshingly does not follow a formula" with "new and intriguing plots." If this isn't enough to get you excited, I don't know what is!
Ellis series 2 trailer
What will season two of Ellis bring?
Created by created by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre with Paul Logue, season two consists of three, two hour long episodes. second season will be written by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre (Ep1), Oliver Frampton (Ep2), and Maria Ward (Ep3). It will once again follow DCI Ellis, played by Sharon D. Clarke, alongside DS Harper, played by Andrew Gower, as they take control of failing investigations across the north of England.
Sharon D. Clark, upon retuning as DCI Ellis, says she is "thrilled to return" as she is "excited to continue this journey." She teases that she "can't wait for audiences to see what we have in store."
Produced by Company Pictures in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen, Ellis can be watched on channel 5 and Acorn TV.
Acorn TV shares "Inspector Ellis was an instant fan-favourite for the Acorn TV audience and met with rave reviews from top critics for its elevated and smart storytelling brought to life by the incomparable Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower. We could not be more excited to dive in on a second season of unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat cases with this dynamic pair."
Season two will begin filming this February and will air in late 2026.
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