Inspector Ellis is returning for a second season. Subsequent 12 months, viewers will see extra of the sequence on Acorn TV and Channel 5.
Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower star within the British crime drama, and they’re going to each return for season two. The duo play Detective Chief Inspector Ellis and Detective Sergeant Harper, and so they journey to completely different police stations to assist them clear up tough circumstances.
“Following a critically raved first sequence, Acorn TV and 5 immediately announce the recommission of ground-breaking detective drama, Inspector Ellis, starring three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower.
From Firm Footage, in affiliation with All3Media Worldwide and Northern Eire Display screen, Season 1 of Inspector Ellis shortly turned a beloved fan favourite for the Acorn TV viewers with Clarke (Showtrial, Misplaced Boys & Fairies, Rocketman) receiving reward for her portrayal of DCI Ellis – a detective preventing a system rife with flaws.
Season 2 (3×120′) will as soon as once more observe the tenacious DCI alongside her right-hand man, DS Harper, performed by Andrew Gower (The Winter King, Carnival Row, Outlander), each of whom are parachuted into failing investigations throughout the north of England.
On coming into the world of Inspector Ellis once more for Season 2, Sharon D Clarke says: “I’m thrilled to return as DCI Ellis. The response to the primary sequence was overwhelming, and I’m excited to proceed this journey with such a proficient crew, particularly with the great Andrew Gower by my facet. Ellis is a personality who resonates deeply, and I can’t look forward to audiences to see what we have now in retailer for her and Harper in sequence two.”
Acorn Media Enterprises (Acorn TV), shares: “Inspector Ellis was an on the spot fan-favourite for the Acorn TV viewers and met with rave critiques from high critics for its elevated and sensible storytelling delivered to life by the incomparable Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower. We couldn’t be extra excited to dive in on a second season of unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat circumstances with this dynamic pair.”
On bringing the hit sequence again to five screens, Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Scripted, 5 feedback: “Following the massive success of the primary sequence of Ellis, we’re thrilled for it to return with the sensible Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower reprising their roles. We will’t wait to deliver the detective duo again to the 5 viewers subsequent 12 months”.
Michele Buck, CEO, Firm Footage (an All3Media firm), provides: “I’m thrilled Ellis has been successful for five and Acorn TV and so pleased to return for a second sequence, creating new and engrossing tales for followers and new audiences to observe.”
David Swetman, SVP Content material and Industrial Technique at All3Media Worldwide commented: “We’re delighted to disclose the primary spherical of premium international companions bringing Firm Footage’ Ellis to a world viewers. With a second season now commissioned, it’s implausible to deliver our shoppers and their audiences a brand new slate of compelling mysteries led by the enigmatic and sensible DCI Ellis – a standout new addition to our distinct and celebrated detective lineup delivered to life by an distinctive efficiency from Sharon D Clarke.”
All3Media Worldwide, co-producer and international companion on Inspector Ellis, has revealed that 4 continents have acquired the primary season of Inspector Ellis, with companions in Europe, Australia and Asia becoming a member of Acorn TV in North America, Australia and New Zealand and 5 within the UK. In Europe, the sequence will air on Germany and German talking territories on ZDF, Flemish Belgium on VRT, Sweden on SVT and the Netherlands on NPO, while BBC Studios has licensed the sequence within the Balkans and Central Jap Europe. All through the remainder of the world Inspector Ellis Season 1 will air in Australia on 9 Community, in a second window deal after Acorn TV’s premiere within the area, along with the present launching this month on Thriller Channel in Japan.
Inspector Ellis is created by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre with Paul Logue, the second season can be written by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre (Ep1), Oliver Frampton (Ep2), and Maria Ward (Ep3). Catherine Mackin, Managing Director of Acorn Media Enterprises (AME), commissioned the sequence for Acorn TV and govt produces alongside Bea Tammer, AME’s Director of Improvement. The second season of was ordered for five by Sebastian Cardwell, Head of Drama, Deputy Chief Content material Officer, Paramount UK and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Scripted, 5. Each additionally function govt producers alonside Michele Buck and Lucy Raffety for Firm Footage, with producers Martin Mahon and Ana Ture.
Inspector Ellis Season 2 will start filming this month within the UK and can air on Acorn TV and 5 in 2026.”
The premiere date for season two can be introduced later.