Blue Lights series 2 has come to a bittersweet ending – but will there be a series 3? The finale was bitter because it was the closing chapter of one of the best series on TV, but sweet because Grace finally gave in to her feelings for Stevie.
The current series of the Belfast-based police drama ended on Monday (May 20, 2024) after a six-part run which was borderline traumatic at times.
But at least none of the close-knit force died (although they came close). After all, aren’t we all still scarred by the brutal death of Gerry Cliff in series 1?
So what happened in Blue Lights series 2, will there be a series 3, and who’ll be returning in the cast? Here’s everything you need to know.
***Warning: spoilers from Blue Lights series 2 ahead***
Martin McCann as Stevie Neil, and Siân Brooke as Grace Ellis in Blue Lights series 2 (Credit: Two Cities Television/Christopher Barr)
Will there be a series 3 of Blue Lights?
Blue Lights fans have every reason to feel secure about the TV show as it WILL be returning in the future. BBC One has renewed Blue Lights for seasons 3 and 4.
The Beeb made the decision before the critically-acclaimed Belfast police drama had aired its second season. Fans will know the drama follows three new PSNI probationary recruits as they navigate their way through policing a uniquely complex place.
Writers Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson said: “We’re thrilled that the BBC is committing to Blue Lights in this way. From the beginning, we wanted to write a show that had scale and ambition in its storytelling. And this decision gives us everything we need to do that.”
At the moment, we don’t know much of the plot of Blue Lights seasons 3 and 4. However, we do know that most of the popular cast will be back.
Who’s in the cast of Blue Lights series 3?
Leading lady Siân Brooke will reprise her role as Grace Ellis in series 3 of Blue Lights. Of course, the series wouldn’t be the same without her co-star Martin McCann, who plays Stevie Neil.
Meanwhile, Katherine Devlin will return as Annie Conlon, Nathan Braniff will play Tommy Foster, and Joanne Crawford returns as Helen McNally.
Andi Osho‘s Sandra Cliff will be back, having made the decision not to leave Belfast in the emotional series 2 finale. Hannah McClean is also set to return as Jen Robinson.
More details on the cast for series 3 and 4 will be announced in due course.
Derek Thompson joined the cast of Blue Lights series 2 at the centre of a powerful storyline with roots in the darkest days of Northern Ireland’s past (Credit: Two Cities Television/Christopher Barr)
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