Overview
“Blue Lights” returns for its highly anticipated second season, premiering on April 15, 2024, on BBC One. The critically acclaimed series continues to follow rookie police officers navigating the complex and dangerous streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland. All six episodes are now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer, and the series will be released on BritBox in the US starting June 13, 2024.
Plot Summary
The new season picks up a year after the events of the first season, which ended with the death of PC Gerry Cliff and the dismantling of the McIntyre crime family. This power vacuum has led to a fierce battle for control among rival gangs. The series focuses on Constables Grace Ellis, Annie Conlon, and Tommy Foster as they face new professional and personal challenges. Tommy becomes dangerously attracted to intelligence policing, while Grace deals with her son’s absence and her growing feelings for fellow officer Stevie Neil. The introduction of Constable Shane Bradley, whose motivations are unclear, adds further tension as the officers confront a violent gangland feud that culminates in a devastating confrontation (whattowatch.com) (STV Home) (Memorable TV).
Main Characters and Cast
Returning cast members include:
- Siân Brooke as Constable Grace Ellis
- Martin McCann as Constable Stevie Neil
- Katherine Devlin as Constable Annie Conlon
- Nathan Braniff as Constable Tommy Foster
- Joanne Crawford as Sergeant Helen McNally
- Andi Osho as Sergeant Sandra Cliff
- Hannah McClean as Constable Jen Robinson
New additions to the cast:
- Frank Blake as Constable Shane Bradley
- Seamus O’Hara as Lee Thompson
- Seána Kerslake as Mags Thompson
- Craig McGinlay as Craig
- Dan Gordon as Rab (whattowatch.com) (STV Home).
Production Team
The series is created and written by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, who also directed the first three episodes of the season. Jack Casey directed the latter three episodes, with Amanda Black serving as the producer. The series is produced by Two Cities Television in association with Northern Ireland Screen (STV Home) (Memorable TV).
Reception and Expectations
Season 1 of “Blue Lights” received rave reviews for its authentic portrayal of policing in a divided community. The second season is expected to build on this foundation, delivering intense drama and complex character development. The series has already been renewed for a third and fourth season, highlighting its success and strong viewer engagement (Telly Visions) (STV Home).
For more details and updates, you can visit BBC One and BritBox.
