ITV’s high-octane thriller, Red Eye, is soaring back onto screens for a second season. After captivating over 8 million viewers and racking up a staggering 29.3 million streams on ITVX, the series has officially been greenlit for another round of adrenaline-fueled suspense.
Jing Lusi is set to reprise her role as the tenacious DS Hana Li, plunging headfirst into a brand-new conspiracy. Lesley Sharp and Jemma Moore will also return as Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and journalist Jess Li, respectively. However, the fate of Richard Armitage’s character, Dr. Matthew Nolan, remains shrouded in mystery, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
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“I am so delighted to see the success of Red Eye,” exclaimed ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill. “It’s incredible to get an audience of over 8 million and a huge thank you to everyone involved for making such a brilliant and addictive thriller. I can’t wait for audiences to see where Pete takes series 2. It’s another exciting ride!”
The first season of Red Eye took viewers on a breathless journey, weaving a complex web of intrigue between an all-night flight from London to Beijing, the bustling streets of London, and the clandestine corridors of power within Whitehall.
Executive Producers Julie Gardner and Lachlan MacKinnon expressed their excitement for the upcoming season, stating, “We’re thrilled to be embarking on another high-octane ride with Peter A Dowling, Polly Hill and her team at ITV. We’re beyond grateful to the audience who embraced all the twists and turns of series 1 with such enthusiasm. Expect more thrills and spills to follow.”
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With filming scheduled to commence next year, fans can anticipate another heart-pounding adventure as DS Hana Li navigates the treacherous world of espionage. While the specifics of the new conspiracy remain under wraps, one thing is certain: Red Eye season 2 is poised to deliver another thrilling ride.
