Ellis is returning for a second series on Channel 5, which will see Sharon D. Clarke and Andrew Gower back to lead the cast.
The crime-drama programme follows DCI Ellis (Clarke) and DS Chet Harper (Gower) as they are parachuted into failing cases across the north of England.
The first series aired back in 2024 with three episodes, and four episodes will be shown this time around.
A synopsis for the second series shares: "The series takes them from a rural village, where the suspicious death of a beloved community leader exposes long-nursed resentments, to the industrial shadow of a stone works, where the death of a young woman reveals a hidden network of coercion and exploitation.
"Every case peels back layers of silence, ambition, and betrayal."
When Ellis was renewed for a second series, Clarke said, "I am thrilled to return as DCI Ellis.
"The response to the first series was overwhelming, and I am excited to continue this journey with such a talented team, especially with the wonderful Andrew Gower by my side.
"Ellis is a character who resonates deeply, and I can't wait for audiences to see what we have in store for her and Harper in series two."
Meanwhile, Paul Testar, commissioning editor for scripted at 5, said at the time: “Following the huge success of the first series of Ellis, we are thrilled for it to return with the brilliant Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower reprising their roles.
"We can’t wait to bring the detective duo back to the 5 audience next year”.
Channel 5 Ellis full cast list for series two
- Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis
- Andrew Gower as DS Chet Harper
- Charlotte McCurry as DC Kate Trent
- Allison Harding as ACC Alison Leighton
- John Hollingworth as DS Malcolm Oliver
- Sasha Desouza-Willock as PC Suravi Kareem
- Joel Morris as Joseph Ward
- James Doran as Peter Barron
- Kirsty Bushell as Natasha Scope
- Hannah Chinn as Avery Barron
- Niamh Blackshaw as Jade Bell
- Cariad Lloyd as Pippa Ellerson
- Keir Charles as Chris Ellerson
- Sonny Walker as Kelvin Jones
- Elliot Douglas as Archie Ellerson
- Kyle Ndukuba as Bola Ladipo
- Mark Addy as Elliot Quinn
- Dorothea Myer-Bennett as Lucy Quinn
- Matilda Freeman as Mackenzie Quinn
- Lisa Ambalavanar as Abi Marshall
- Stephen Tompkinson as DCI Chalmers
- Sonny Ashbourne Serkis as Joshua Quinn
- Judy Flynn as Wendy Pyke
- Jack Bandeira as Tim Selby
- Natalia Kostrzewa as Ludmilla Novak
- Sophie Stanton as Tina Marshall
- Florian Rafuna as Christian Kalonas
- Julia Krynke as Celina Pusch
- Karyna Khymchuk as Katja Vogel
- Caroline O'Neill as Rosie Watts
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When will Ellis series two be on TV?
The first episode of Ellis series two will air at 9pm on Tuesday, March 10 on Channel 5, with the second episode following in the same slot on Wednesday, March 11.
After that, the final two episodes will be broadcast in the same pattern on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18.
Will you be watching Ellis on Channel 5? Let us know in the comments.
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