Hope Street is a recently launched British crime drama filmed in Northern Ireland. The series was released on BBC One Northern Ireland in November 2021. It was later released in the whole UK and North America in January 2022, on the channel BBC One and Britbox, separately. The series was created by Paul Marquess alongside Susanne Farrell and features Des McAleer, Amara Karan, Niall Wright, Kerri Quinn, Aaron McCusker, Niamh McGrath, Brid Brennan, and Ciarán McMenamin. The story centers on a fictional Northern Ireland coastal hamlet of Port Devine, with a prominent law department.
“I am overjoyed to be returning home to produce Hope Street after over 30 years of creating theatre in England,” series creator Paul Marquess stated.
In its debut season, it garnered 1.6 million viewers who tuned in to watch the first five episodes. Undoubtedly, the first season is a huge success and viewers are now looking forward to a new season of Hope Street. Let’s get on with the deets.
‘Hope Street’ Season 2 Release Date: When Is It?
As of now, BBC is yet to renew the series for a second-season run. Given the immense popularity of the first season, it’s highly expected that the program will return with season 2.
As per Emily Powers, Boss of BritBox, “Hope Street provides the mystery series popular with BritBox fans a contemporary twist and a new locale. It’s a unique take on a well-known genre in a historically relevant setting.”
Coming back to the release date, fans can anticipate the new episodes to come out by the end of 2022 or sometime in 2023.
The ‘Hope Street’ Season 2 Cast
It’s likely that most of the characters who appeared in the first season will return in the potentia second season including–
- Des McAleer will portray the role of Barry Pettigrew
- Amara Karan in the role of DC Leila Hussain
- Niall Wright will reprise his role as PC Callum McCarthy
- Kerri Quinn will play her character as Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew
- Aaron McCusker will be seen playing as Clint Dunwoody
- Niamh McGrady in the role of Nicole Devine
- Brid Brennan will reprise his character as Concepta O’Hare
- Ciarán McMenamin will return as Inspector Finn
‘Hope Street’ Season 2 Plot: What Can We Expect?
The official premise of the Hope Street reads:“Set on Northern Ireland’s stunning shoreline, the series is a celebration of local writing, acting, and production abilities. Hope Street, which is friendly, engaging, and amusing, gives the rest of the world a fresh perspective on Northern Ireland.”
As per BBC, Hope Street clearly illustrates in
“Highlighting the town’s warm-hearted and good-humored inhabitants — as they create a future together rather than lingering on the differences of the past.”
Every new episode depicts a different criminal tale, but the series also pursues the challenges of colleagues of the force as they deal with police work regularly around Port Devine.
Carla-Maria Lawson, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak, says, “I’m thrilled that we’ll be bringing the beautiful backdrop of Northern Ireland to BBC One Daytime viewers in this exciting new drama, which is coming from such a stellar team.” I’m convinced that our followers will love immersing themselves in Hope Street’s fascinating personalities.” With that said, chances are high for the series to return with another season with some more new criminal cases and mysteries to be solved.
Where To Watch ‘Hope Street’ Season 2?
Season 2 of ‘Hope Street’ will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
