ELLIS: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR SECOND SERIES OF CHANNEL 5 DETECTIVE DRAMA STARRING SHARON D CLARKE

Having launched with over 2.4million viewers on 5 in October 2024, Ellis garnered critical acclaim for being the first black solo female-led detective series in the UK, with Sharon D Clarke receiving praise for her portrayal of DCI Ellis – a detective fighting a system rife with flaws.

Series two will once again follow the DCI, played by three-time Olivier Award winner and BAFTA nominee Sharon D Clarke, a tenacious cop who, along with her right-hand man DS Harper, played by Andrew Gower (The Winter King, Carnival Row, Outlander), is parachuted into failing investigations across the north of England.

On entering the world of Ellis again for series two, Sharon D Clarke says: "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."

On bringing the hit series back to 5 screens, Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Scripted, 5 comments: “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”.

Acorn Media Enterprises (Acorn TV), shares: “Ellis was an instant fan-favourite for the Acorn TV audience and met with rave reviews from top critics for its elevated and smart storytelling brought to life by the incomparable Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower. We could not be more excited to dive in on a second season of unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat cases with this dynamic pair.”

Ellis is coming soon to Channel 5.