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Meet the cast of Ellis season 2 on 5
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date: 2026-03-10T15:30:51.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Sharon D Clarke leads the new detective series, but who else stars?
encoded: 5 detective drama Ellis is back on our screens for more after a hit first season run back in 2024. The new season, which consists of four hour-long episodes, follows DCI Ellis as she’s tasked with investigating failing cases in various British towns, accompanied by her right-hand man, DS Chet Harper. Ellis proved to be a huge hit among fans and critics alike on the release of season 1, with many viewers praising its exploration of racial and sexist bias within the police force, as well as its star-studded cast, which is led by Mr Loverman’s Sharon D Clarke as the way as the witty and smart DCI Ellis. Outlander’s Andrew Gower, meanwhile, appears as her sidekick, DS Harper – but their dynamic is set to shift a little this time around. Speaking about the uncertainty that surrounds Ellis and Harper this season, Gower told Radio Times: "And I think that’s a real clever subtle threat that [series creator] Siân [Ejiwunmi-Le Berre] and the team have put in there. It’s quite a selfish thing for Harper to do but ultimately, without Ellis, his career now doesn’t exist." As is the way with procedural dramas, every pair of episodes of Ellis features a new guest cast, with popular stars from various British dramas set to be recognised. But who stars in the new season of Ellis? Read on to find out more about the season 2 cast of the 5 drama, as well as who starred throughout season 1. Ellis season 2 cast: Full list of characters and actors in Channel 5 drama You can find the main cast for Ellis below, but scroll on to find out more about the characters and where you may have seen the actors previously. If you want to know more about the guest casts for each episode, scroll further to find out. Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis Andrew Gower as DS Chet Harper Allison Harding as ACC Alison Leighton Charlotte McCurry as DC Kate Trent Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis Who is DCI Ellis? Hailing from London, Ellis is one of the top murder detectives, and so, in order to use her expertise, she is p…

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Ellis season 2: Release date and latest news
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date: 2026-03-10T14:00:29.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Sharon D Clarke will be returning to our screens as the titular detective.
encoded: 5's Ellis is returning for season 2 this week and that means that fans have four brand new episodes to look forward to. Unlike the first season's run of three feature-length episodes, we're now getting two two-part instalments, which will be released across a couple of weeks. That means this week will be seeing one case unfold and next, we're set to go on a whole other investigation. The new season sees the return of Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower, who are reprising their lead roles as DCI Ellis and DS Harper respectively. As well as taking on a variety of new cases throughout towns in the north of England, the pair are set to face a new "uncertain" dynamic this time around with the progression of Ellis's relationship with her daughter, Grace. Chatting to Radio Times about it, Gower said: "A threat to that happening and the relationship ending is kind of the uncertainty about Grace – where’s that going to leave Ellis? And I think that’s a real clever subtle threat that [series creator] Siân [Ejiwunmi-Le Berre] and the team have put in there. It’s quite a selfish thing for Harper to do but ultimately, without Ellis, his career now doesn’t exist." The detective drama quickly proved to be a hit for 5 upon its season 1 release, not least because of a standout performance from Clarke, who brought the smart and witty detective to life. But when will new season 2 episodes of Ellis air and who will star? Read on for everything you need to know about the second season. Ellis season 2 release date The first episode of the new season will air on 5 at 9pm on Tuesday 10 March, while the second instalment will follow just one day after on Wednesday 11 March. The remaining two episodes will then follow the following week on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March. On the announcement of Ellis being renewed for season 2, Paul Testar, commissioning editor for scripted at 5, said: “Following the huge success of the first series of Ellis, we are thrilled for it to return with the brillian…

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Ellis star teases "uncertain" new character dynamic – and what it means for the show’s leads
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date: 2026-03-10T12:00:25.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Are Ellis and Harper going to be alright in season 2?
encoded: Throughout the first season of Ellis, Sharon D Clarke's titular character kept clasping her phone close and we eventually saw that in the final episode, she was overjoyed that her daughter Grace texted her to arrange a call. Well, in this new second season, it appears as though their mother-daughter relationship is only going from strength to strength. While it's lovely to see, it's also new ground for Ellis and Harper (Andrew Gower) to navigate. Speaking to Radio Times about the lead's changing dynamic for season 2, Gower revealed: "I think they’ve developed their language. There’s a lot said without speaking, there’s a lot of looks between them, that shorthand has become stronger. But also, I think, it's interesting that with Grace and Ellis, not that Harper sees that as a threat but ultimately, he’s gone all in. "If it was a game of poker, he’s laid out all his cards like, 'Ellis, I’m in. I’ve given up the station I know, the life I know and I’ve got my life in a suitcase and I want to be into this'." He went on: "A threat to that happening and the relationship ending is kind of the uncertainty about Grace – where’s that going to leave Ellis? And I think that’s a real clever subtle threat that [series creator] Siân [Ejiwunmi-Le Berre] and the team have put in there. It’s quite a selfish thing for Harper to do but ultimately, without Ellis, his career now doesn’t exist. "He’s got so much to learn and the experience that Ellis has – working in London and on a plethora of cases that Harper hasn’t experienced yet. It’s great to pick up where they’re comfortable with each other but there’s still that threat of ‘Is this going to be forever?’ or ‘Does Ellis need Harper as much as Harper needs Ellis?’. Which is such a great dynamic to play." Grace has, of course, always been a looming figure within Ellis's life but where season 1 had a bit of a question mark over her identity and whether she even wanted to talk to Ellis, this season that's replaced with Ellis being more …

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Ellis's unconventional dynamic is the most heartwarming thing about this detective series
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date: 2026-03-10T10:00:07.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Comment
description: We've seen this dynamic before – but season 2 sees Ellis and Harper go to new heights.
encoded: The last we saw of Ellis (Sharon D Clarke) and Harper (Andrew Gower) on our screens, they were enjoying a bottle of Jamaican white rum in a small town pub. After an awkward first encounter in Ellis's first episode, the pair went on to reach a genuine working rhythm and by the end of the three-parter, the walls had clearly come down a little bit for them both. Now, we're thankfully back for season 2 and as well as the cases in Ellis remaining gritty and complex, the dynamic between Ellis and Harper continues to be a major draw of this loveable show. It's not exactly reinventing the detective drama wheel to have two leads who seem like complete opposites on paper, have to navigate a stage of awkwardness and eventually, start swapping smiles instead of quips. While not always to that degree, we've certainly seen that dynamic play out in shows like True Detective, Unforgotten, McDonald & Dodds and even, more recently, Lynley. That push-pull in any relationship dynamic is always interesting to see magnified on screen and with Ellis and Harper's union, it started off in a place that many fans didn't really think would grow to be genuine friendship. Waiting in the lobby for Harper to only then see him think that the other white woman in the waiting area was Ellis was the kind of painful moment that deserved to be shown, visualising the kinds of micro-aggressions that Black women often face in the workplace. But with plenty of apology, well-meaning attitude and a similar dedication to the jobs at hand, any initial discomfort was eased over the course of the first series. I, for one, couldn't have quite imagined that now we'd be at the point where they'd be gently ribbing one another about The Godfather while driving to crime scenes, Harper would take such a vested interest in Ellis's daughter Grace or even that he'd be stepping up in order to allow Ellis to take a moment of respite. But hey, here we are – and it's a lovely thing to see. This season of Ellis sees the pair co…

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Ellis star reflects on returning to key format feature for season 2: "It’s what makes us unique"
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date: 2026-03-09T16:23:16.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The 5 detective drama returns to our screens this week.
encoded: With just three episodes making up Ellis's first season, the 5 detective drama is now back for more with season 2. As well as the show digging into some more grisly cases, the format of Ellis remains the same as we follow the titular detective (Sharon D Clarke) and DS Harper (Andrew Gower) as they continue to make their way around the country for new investigations. That cross-country element to the series has always been an important part of the job for actors Clarke and Gower, being something they were keen to continue in the show's second outing. Thankfully, that format has remained intact and it's been an "amazing" element to return to, Gower told Radio Times. In an exclusive chat ahead of the release of season 2, Gower reflected on the show continuing to showcase lesser-known pockets of the UK. He said: "That was a big appeal for us signing onto the project so to stay true to what makes Ellis unique, that sort of stuff is what makes the show unique. "I think season 1 is always establishing the show anyway so to build from that, to make it more cinematic, make the stories darker but keep the lightness and brevity to it that makes the show unique … obviously with Sharon D Clarke at the helm, it’s always going to be unique in its sense." He added: "But ultimately, I think, it’s always great when you get a second series, to build on what was good about the show. That was why we signed on and that is where we want to keep going with it." Now, fans will be treated to a four-part run of season 2 episodes, which will see Ellis and Harper once again back on the road and looking into all things related to local communities, crime and more. With the first season landing on screens in 2024, fans haven't had to wait too long for new cases and episodes. But it's safe to say that the first batch of episodes went down a treat with viewers, who clearly enjoyed Ellis enough for it to be renewed for season 2. Read more: Line of Duty legend's popular crime drama gets future confir…

Bridgerton season 5: Release date speculation and latest news
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date: 2026-03-07T11:50:55.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Everything we know so far about the upcoming fifth season of Bridgerton.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Bridgerton season 4.* It's now been over a week since the final batch of episodes from Bridgerton season 4 were released, and already fans are clamouring to see the show's next great love story. Season 4 focused on the romance between Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), with the duo finally getting their happy ending in the final moments of the new episodes. In fact, their marriage was actually only seen in a surprise, post-credits scene. Ha teased in a recent interview with Business Insider that her character could struggle with adjusting to nobility in future episodes and revealed that she already has the scripts for season 5 in her inbox. "I haven't read any of them, but I hope that's the case," she said. "Because I do think it's so hard to undo habits in an instant, even if it's a year, if you've dealt with it for 16 years and you know how it is to be treated on the other side of things." She added: "I think the Sophie that we've seen in season 4 is someone with so much heart and kindness and grace that I would hope that that continues on and that we continue to see the downstairs world. That would be so, so nice to see. "But yeah, I think it would be a struggle. Like, I think she would still serve food for people, or take flowers from people. That would be really cool to see." Showrunner Jess Brownell also teased a bit more about what to expect in the next season during an interview with Radio Times - although she's remaining tight-lipped about whose love story we will see next. Read on for everything we know so far about Bridgerton season 5. Bridgerton season 5 release date speculation As of now, there's not been a confirmed Bridgerton season 5 release date. Judging by previous seasons, we could hazard a guess and assume that season 5 will be on our screens some time in 2028 – however, showrunner Jess Brownell has revealed to Radio Times that she has a desire to get that turnaround even quicker than…

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Outlander season 8 release schedule: When is episode 2 on MGM+?
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date: 2026-03-07T08:00:19.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: It's time to say goodbye to Outlander.
encoded: It's the week that Outlander fans have both been excited for and silently dreading because while we do get brand new episodes of the hit drama, they will be the very last. The eighth and final season is set to be an emotional farewell to our cast, which as ever is led by Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe as Jamie and Claire. While we have a way to go yet until the final episode, the ending of Outlander is obviously something we're all wondering about. Executive producer Maril Davis remarked to Radio Times and other press: "You don’t want your whole eight years or eight seasons to come down to that one episode, but it is kind of the one episode that people remember and that’s the last thing you have." But when do new episodes of Outlander get released? Read on for everything you need to know about the season 8 schedule. When did Outlander season 8 premiere on MGM+? Outlander season 8 premiered on MGM+ in the UK on Saturday 7 March 2026, one day after it debuts in the US on STARZ on Friday 6 March. That means that going forward, episodes will be released on Saturdays here in the UK and on Fridays in the US. What is Outlander season 8's release schedule? The full release schedule for Outlander season 8 can be found below, with there also being a hiatus week after episode 8. That means that fans will have to wait 2 weeks until the penultimate episode of the eighth season. Episode 1 - Soul of a Rebel - Saturday 7 March (out now) Episode 2 - Prophecies - Saturday 14 March Episode 3 - Abies Fraseri - Saturday 21 March Episode 4 - Saturday 28 March Episode 5 - Saturday 4 April Episode 6 - Saturday 11 April Episode 7 - Saturday 18 April Episode 8 - Saturday 25 April Episode 9 - Saturday 9 May Episode 10 - Saturday 16 May How many episodes of Outlander season 8 are there? There will be 10 episodes in the eighth and final season of Outlander. Outlander season 8 trailer You can find the trailer for Outlander season 8 below. View Green Video on the source website Outlander season …

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Outlander season 8 cast: Who is returning for final episodes?
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date: 2026-03-06T13:00:09.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: The beloved cast are back on our screens.
encoded: The eighth and final season of Outlander is almost upon us – and it's set to be an emotional farewell to our beloved characters. There were plenty of burning questions we had gearing up for this new season, not least what the finale spells for Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitríona Balfe) in regards to young Fanny (Florrie May Wilkinson) and the possible survival of their own daughter, Faith. The series teases that "the Frasers are confronted with the question of what they are willing to sacrifice for the place they call home and, more importantly, what they would sacrifice to stay together". But who returns for season 8 and are there any old faces that will be returning for Outlander's final hurrah? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast. Outlander season 8 cast: Full list of characters and actors in series The full confirmed cast list for Outlander season 8 is as follows, but scroll on to find out more about the characters, plus where you may have seen the actors previously. Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield MacKenzie David Berry as Lord John Grey John Bell as Young Ian Murray Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter Murray Joey Phillips as Dr Denzell Hunter Florrie May Wilkinson as Frances “Fanny” Pocock Lauren Lyle as Marsali Fraser Cesar Domboy as Fergus Fraser Caitlin O’Ryan as Lizzie Beardsley Paul Gorman as Josiah/Kezzie Beardsley Kieran Bew as Captain Cunningham Frances Tomelty as Elspeth Cunningham Carla Woodcock as Amaranthus Cowden Grey Gary Lamont as Evan Lindsay Antony Byrne as Hiram Crombie Harry Jarvis as Henry Grey Alex Bhat as Benjamin Grey Turlough Convery as Benjamin Cleveland Diarmaid Murtagh as Buck MacKenzie Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser Who is Claire Fraser? Having now left the Continental Army, Claire returns to civilian life with Jamie by her side and their new ward, Fanny. Bei…

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Outlander season 8: Release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2026-03-06T11:00:14.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: Outlander will conclude with its eighth and final season.
encoded: The final season of Outlander is almost here and while the end of Diana Gabaldon's book series hasn't actually been released, the series is carving out its own ending for its beloved characters. It's no easy feat, with executive producer Maril Davis telling Radio Times and other press on a set visit for the series: "We’re just trying to be respectful because obviously, it’s weird to be doing the last season of the TV show where she still has a book left. "So, it’s kind of hard because we don’t know where she’s taking the characters. So, we have to figure out a way to conclude it in a way that’s satisfying to everyone but also, doesn’t step on her toes." Nobody knows quite how the show will wrap up, but if the trailer is anything to go by, it's set to be another sweeping, emotional instalment. Read on for everything you need to know about Outlander season 8. Outlander season 8 release date The eighth season of Outlander will officially start airing on MGM+ in the UK on Saturday 7 March 2026, one day after it debuts in the US on STARZ on Friday 6 March. That means 'Droughtlander' – as it is affectionately known – is nearly over and fans of the show will soon get their fill. The eighth and final season will be dropping episodes weekly, with a scheduled hiatus week before the penultimate episode. Who will star in Outlander season 8? The core cast of characters are all reprising their roles for the final season, thankfully. Seeing as season 7 ended with Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitríona Balfe) taking in young Fanny (Florrie May Wilkinson) after the death of her sister Jane (Silvia Presente), we're also set to see Fanny is a recurring character in the show's eighth season. The following cast members are confirmed to return for Outlander season 8. Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield MacKenzie David Berry as Lord John Grey John Bell as Young Ian Murray Charl…

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Ellis season 2 exclusive first-look clip sees beloved detective in hilarious scene with Harper
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date: 2026-03-06T10:35:34.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Ellis and Harper's dynamic continues to be a playful one.
encoded: One of the main draws of the first season of Ellis was not just the exploration of English towns, gritty crimes on show and Sharon D Clarke's stellar leading role, but it was also seeing how the relationship between her and Harper (Andrew Gower) developed over the episodes. From strangers to colleagues who admire each other's way of working, their unlikely bond only continues to grow in this upcoming season of Ellis, it seems. Radio Times has an exclusive first look at season 2 for you – and film buffs be warned, as Harper doesn't seem to know about one of the all-time classic movies. In the clip (which you can watch above), Ellis and Harper are on their way to a crime scene in Ellis's car once again. Harper remarks about one of the points of contention in the case – that someone stuck around to wash some sheets, an act that he admits is bold. "It's a Godfather move," Ellis says but it's quickly evident that Harper is none the wiser to the cinematic reference. While Ellis gently digs into Harper for never having seen The Godfather, Harper does say that it's on his to-watch list. Ellis maps out the central premise of the film, saying that it's all about "how to kill a man in public and get away with it", before Harper jokingly asks if they're now looking for a "middle-aged film buff", to which Ellis says with a smile: "You are looking for a slap, DS." If there's one thing we can count on in this series, it's our fair share of dark crimes but also a touch of humour thrown in for good measure by our two detective leads. Read more: The Handmaid’s Tale sequel unveils moody first-look trailer with returning and new cast Outlander exec talks season 8 return for two popular characters: "It just felt fitting" The synopsis for the new episodes reads: "Fresh from her victories in series 1, DCI Ellis is once again parachuted into failing cases across the north of England. With Harper at her side, she faces a new wave of fractured communities and suspicious deaths that test not …

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Outlander exec talks season 8 return for two popular characters: "It just felt fitting"
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date: 2026-03-06T10:00:31.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: "We didn’t include them in season 7 because they both had things they wanted to do."
encoded: Ahead of the release of Outlander season 8, fans were given another exciting snippet of news that Lauren Lyle and César Domboy would be returning at long last. While everyone knows that the series is helmed by Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Fergus and Marsali have continued to be a fan-favourite couple – and now they're set to make their comeback. On their return, Outlander executive producer Maril Davis told Radio Times and other press during a set visit: “I will say, we didn’t include them in season 7 because they both had things they wanted to do. "We had a story but I think Outlander’s always been difficult because we have a very large ensemble cast." Of course, Lyle has continued to front ITV crime drama Karen Pirie, having also starred in The Ridge, Toxic Town and The Bombing of Pan Am 103. As for Domboy, he has since been seen in SAS: Rogue Heroes and Prime Video's Culte. Davis continued, when asked about the pair's return for season 8: "Obviously Jamie, Claire, Roger and Brianna are our kind of staples but we have these other characters and we don’t, with the limited amount of episodes, always have the time to showcase everyone. "You’ve got actors like Lauren and César, who wanted to do more than just be in a couple of episodes. "So, you know, we kind of said ‘Go off, be free’ last season because we didn’t have enough story to keep them. We just felt like, for our last season, we really wanted to bring the gang back together." Davis added: "We had a story we thought was good to tell and is a very strong story for them, this last final season. It just felt fitting that they – the gang who is alive – is all back together. We obviously have a lot of people that have been killed off!” View Green Video on the source website The official Outlander season 8 synopsis reads: "As season 8 begins, Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence. "Wit…

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Why and how Outlander is ending with season 8 when the Diana Gabaldon books haven't finished yet
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date: 2026-03-05T17:08:19.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "We would've gone on."
encoded: When the news that Outlander was to end with its eighth and final season was announced, there were plenty of fans who were left in a state of mourning over their favourite series. It's never nice to bid farewell to one of your most beloved shows but nevertheless, Outlander's eighth season is set to be its last. When asked why they thought ending Outlander with season 8 was a good idea at a set visit, Outlander showrunner Matthew B Roberts and executive producer Maril Davis actually admitted to Radio Times and other press in unison: “We don’t!” Davis continued: "I mean, we would’ve gone on. I think there was – or I would say, I would’ve gone on, I don’t want to speak for you. I just think, you’d have to talk to Caitríona [Balfe] and Sam [Heughan], see how they felt but I do think that after 10/12 years of doing this, people probably want to move on and do something else for a change, spread their wings. "But I mean, I would like to finish out Diana’s books. We don’t have book 10 out yet so I mean, there’s an opportunity to come back, depends on how we leave this season 8.” Of course, throughout the tenure of the Outlander TV series, the team have always worked and consulted with original novel author Diana Gabaldon. But due to the fact that Gabaldon's 10th Outlander book is still not out, how does the team behind the show ensure that they're somehow honouring it? Roberts said: “We talked to her quite a bit about it. But what she’s gonna do, what we’re gonna do are gonna be – just like the show and the books – they’re two separate things. They have the same DNA, obviously but she’s gonna do what she’s gonna do and we’re gonna do what we’re gonna do. But she knows about it.” Davis continued: “We’re just trying to be respectful because obviously, it’s weird to be doing the last season of the TV show where she still has a book left. So, it’s kind of hard because we don’t know where she’s taking the characters. So, we have to figure out a way to conclude it in a way that’…

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Will there be a Hijack season 3? Latest news and speculation
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date: 2026-03-04T14:54:53.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: Will Idris Elba be returning for more?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Hijack season 2.* Sam (Idris Elba) was in the thick of it even more so in Hijack season 2, with our season 1 hero supposedly orchestrating the dangerous situation we were thrown into in the first episode. Of course, nothing was quite as it seemed and it turned out that Sam was merely a pawn in Stuart's (Neil Maskell) convoluted game of revenge. The finale revealed that there was a lot more to Stuart than it first appeared, with the criminal pulling plenty of strings from behind bars. Thankfully, Sam got out of the whole hijacking situation relatively unscathed, with the glaring question remaining about whether or not Sam will face any consequences in upending the Berlin underground system. Speaking about where we leave Sam at the end of season 2, series co-creator Jim Field Smith told TV Insider: "So what I like about that is it makes Sam more morally questionable. He’s not just a perfect guy who only does things because he has no other choice. Sam is an active participant in what’s going on. He’s choosing to get involved." Things may leave on a slightly open-ended note, but will there be a third season? Read on for everything we know about the future of Apple TV's Hijack thus far. Will there be a Hijack season 3? As of now, it has not been confirmed if Apple TV are renewing Hijack for season 3. When chatting to Radio Times ahead of the season 2 finale, Elba did admit that he wasn't "sure how you could", saying: "People ask me about ‘would you do another season?’ and I say I’m not sure how you could. But actually, I do think that there is another layer of storytelling that it wouldn’t necessarily involve hijacking. At this junction, if you like this series and this story, the hijacks, the hijacking is part of something else, isn’t it?" He added: "I don’t think we’ll ever come back – we’ll have to drag [co-creator Jim Field Smith] from Barbados – but there’s definitely the man Sam Nelson and what trauma looks like pos…

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Hijack season 2 ending explained: Did Sam survive?
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date: 2026-03-04T12:25:55.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: On demand
description: The season started on quite the twist, but how did it end?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the eighth and final episode of Hijack season 2.* The second season of Hijack started on quite the whirlwind as we not only got thrown in headfirst into yet another hijacking situation, but it was also revealed that Sam (Idris Elba) was actually the one orchestrating the whole thing. Since that fateful reveal, we've been on quite the rollercoaster as Sam's true intentions become clear that he's only trying to get answers about his son's death and also, protect Marsha (Christine Adams) from danger. We also had the return of Neil Maskell's season 1 villain Stuart, with plenty being revealed about him in this final episode too. On his return, series co-creator Jim Field Smith told Radio Times: "It was really important to bring Stuart back because at the end of season 1, there's a lot of unanswered questions, there's a lot of unfinished business and Stuart probably represents the pinnacle of that unfinished business. "This guy hurt [Sam's] family and chose to hurt his family and vice versa, Stuart was thrown under the bus by his higher-ups in season 1 and he feels like he's got unfinished business too." But did Sam survive in the Hijack season 2 finale? Read on for a full breakdown. Hijack season 2 ending explained: Did Sam survive? In short – yes, Sam is alive and well by the end of the Hijack season 2 finale despite plenty of close calls. It turns out that while it looked as though Sam had hijacked the train, he'd actually been instructed to do so after being told that Marsha was in danger. The only way to secure her safety was to hijack a train, get the German authorities to cooperate and bring him season 1's other villain John Bailey-Brown (Ian Burfield), who Sam believed had killed his son Kai. Well, while it seemed totally plausible that John had killed Kai, it was actually revealed to be Stuart. Pulling plenty of strings from behind bars, Stuart had been working with MI5 agent Robert Lang (Arsher Ali) and together…

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Bridgerton season 4 part 2 ending explained – Stars break down end credits scene you might have missed
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date: 2026-03-03T14:07:11.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: It was a jam-packed Bridgerton season finale! But fans have been sharing their incredulity at a one rather bold editing choice that concerns none other than Sophie and Benedict's love story.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the final episode of Bridgerton season 4 part 2.* The second half of Bridgerton season 4 is upon us, continuing the love story between the second eldest son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and the mysterious Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). The newest instalment sees grief and sorrow take hold of the Bridgerton household, but fortunately there's happiness and light at the end of the tunnel for many of our characters. It wasn't good news for everyone, however, as multiple characters departed from the Ton, while fans were also left reeling by a breakup and a wedding in the final moments. And, well, it hasn't taken long for some viewers to take to social media to share a crucial lesson with fellow fans: keep watching – right through to the end. Seriously. One post on X reads: "The concept of hiding the main ship’s wedding scene in the mid credits of the show…" And if that isn't enough to make you scroll back to the end of the final episode, we don't know what is. While we wait for more news on season 5, here's what unfolded at the end of season 4 part 2 (plus that sneaky end credits scene that's sent fans into meltdown), complete with exclusive insight from the cast and showrunner Jess Brownell. Bridgerton season 4 part 2 ending explained – What happens to Benedict and Sophie? The finale starts with Sophie remaining banged up in prison for stealing Lady Araminta's shoe clips and for her impersonation as a lady. She feels as though she can't reach out to Benedict but little does she know that Benedict is on a mission to find her, thinking that she has run away and gone to work in the Americas. Lord Stotter proposes to Rosamund (Michelle Mao) but in the midst of the proposal, Rosamund tells Posy (Isabella Wei) that she was instrumental in guiding Araminta to Sophie to have her arrested. Araminta visits Sophie in prison and wants her to confess at her hearing, but Benedict and Lady Violet come to the rescue and get her released…

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Paradise season 2 release schedule – how to watch new episodes
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date: 2026-03-03T13:00:52.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: When do new episodes of the Disney+ drama land?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for episodes 1-4 of Paradise season 2.* Coming into the second season of Paradise, as well as our main players returning for more, we knew that new characters played by Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty would prove to game changers for the episodes ahead. While we've followed Xavier (Sterling K Brown) on his quest to find his wife, we have also got a window into how the world has continued on in the face of the natural disaster, through the eyes of Annie (Woodley). That's why it makes it all the more heartbreaking that this week's episode has delivered quite the fatal twist for the character. Speaking about the fourth episode, Woodley told The Hollywood Reporter: "It’s so profoundly and poignantly written, that reading it in and of itself evoked every emotion that we needed to bring it alive on the day. "I credit the writers who are so brilliant and so in touch with their own humanity, which made our jobs a lot more seamless." This only continues to throw more spanners in the works for not just Xavier, but the series which really is taking us on every twist and turn imaginable. With an outside world that has continued whirring after the worst natural disaster ever, Xavier has already started to see just what remains but as for whether it'll get him any closer to finding his wife, we'll just have to see. But when do new episodes of Paradise land on Disney+? Read on to find out. When are new episodes of Paradise season 2 released? Paradise season 2 premiered on Monday 23 February with its first three episodes, with further episodes airing weekly. That means you'll want to set a reminder each Monday to make sure you keep up-to-date with new instalments! New episodes of Paradise season 2 land on Disney+ in the UK and on Hulu in the US. Paradise season 2 release schedule The full release schedule for the second season of Paradise can be found below, with episodes landing every Monday. Episode 1 - Graceland - Monday 23 February (…

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Bridgerton season 4 soundtrack – A guide to every pop cover in the Netflix drama
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date: 2026-03-03T12:18:35.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Wondering which orchestral covers of pop songs appear in season 4?
encoded: Bridgerton season 4 part 2 is finally upon us, continuing the love story between the second eldest son Benedict Bridgerton and the mysterious Sophie Baek. The Netflix series might be set during the Regency era, but various efforts have been made to build bridges with modern audiences, from the show’s emphasis on feminist characters, to its use of diverse casting. Another element of Bridgerton that will undoubtedly resonate with modern viewers is the soundtrack, which features a wealth of orchestral covers of modern pop songs. Although, having said that, the first episode in the new instalment (episode 7) – which marks a tonal shift as grief takes hold of the Bridgerton house – doesn't actually feature any musical covers. "We didn’t want to have some cover take away from that emotion," music supervisor Justin Kamps told Tudum. "It didn’t seem like the right episode." But that doesn’t take long to change, with subsequent episodes featuring classical covers of Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, as well as Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Lord Huron. To help you place all the songs, we've put together a comprehensive list of every tune that features in season 4. If you scroll a little further, we've also included the full soundtracks for previous instalments. Without further ado, here are all the songs in Bridgerton season 4 part 2's soundtrack – including the original recording artist and who does the cover. Bridgerton season 4 part 2 soundtrack: Every pop cover featured 360 Episode: 5 Original by: Charli XCX Performed by: Peter Gregson Birds of a Feather Episode: 5 Original by: Billie Eilish Performed by: Gemini Strings Lose Control Episode: 5 Original by: Teddy Swims Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet Just What I Needed Episode: 6 Original by: The Cars Performed by: Altum Quartet Fields of Gold Episode: 6 Original by: Sting Performed by: Music Lab Collective Never Be the Same Episode: 8 Original by: Camila Cabello Performed by: Strings From Paris The Night We Met…

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Industry’s Yasmin has always had the capacity to be awful, but the season 4 finale proves she's gone to new heights
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date: 2026-03-02T17:22:34.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
subject: HBO
description: Yasmin may have just pulled off the career pivot nobody was expecting.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4 episode 8, Both, And.* While this series of Industry thankfully had a bit more of a focus on my beloved favourite Harper (Myha'la), the season 4 finale's last moments were well and truly co-opted by Yasmin-related shock and horror. The two best friends/enemies/surrogate sisters could not be more at odds as to what paths they're now forging in their lives and it's hard to believe that just last week, we were all fangirling over their much-needed clubbing montage. No sooner had we all shouted "They are so back!", than the rug was pulled from under our feet this week, as Yasmin (Marisa Abela) made career decisions that are the stuff of literal nightmares. And while many fans may be complaining about the fact that Yasmin has turned to a life of being a "high-class madame", as Abela herself puts it, I think it's a character arc that actually makes a lot of sense. Stick with me here. There's no denying that the publishing heiress has had quite the trajectory over the course of four seasons of Industry; going from being the graduate many of us rooted for after being subjected to a weird working dynamic with boss Kenny (Conor MacNeill), to the series hinting at a very dark past of abuse, the unexpected (self-orchestrated) death of her father and the trial by media that ensued, to the blossoming romance with Rob (Harry Lawtey). At a high level, we can zoom out and look at Yasmin's life and know it's one that hasn't always been plain-sailing. Despite her family's wealth and seemingly plush upbringing, Yasmin is as layered as any other Industry character – that's what makes her so interesting to watch. But her season 4 arc and its eventual stomach-churning resting place isn't as far-fetched as some may think because she's simply emulating the behaviour of those she's sought to surround herself by. Sure, there is that initial sense of distress we get as we realise the trafficking services she's now helming, but…

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Industry season 4 ending explained by creators after dark twists for [SPOILER]: "The character isn’t finished"
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date: 2026-03-02T12:15:40.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Who saw that coming?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4 episode 8, Both, And.* Not only has Industry taken itself to new heights in season 4 generally, but its finale is likely one of the bleakest that it's pulled off. There's no major happy ending in the final moments of this fourth instalment but seeing as the show has already been renewed for season 5, we can hedge our bets and guarantee that the new waters we've started wading into will only get deeper (and choppier) in episodes to come. Series co-creator Konrad Kay has reflected on the final episode and where it left Harper as "fun and provocative", telling Vulture: "She’s in a house of horrors. She doesn’t know she’s in a house of horrors. She’s the final girl. Everybody’s evil." The episode starts with increasing pressure on the Labour government as Jennifer Bevan's (Amy James-Kelly) ties to Tender continue to put her party's decision-making into the limelight, with Reform UK politician Sebastian Stefanowicz (Edward Holcroft) painting himself as the answer to everyone's political prayers. View oEmbed on the source website But where do the chips fall for not just the state of politics at the end of Industry season 4 but more importantly, Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela)? It was an episode that left Myha'la feeling "really depressed" upon first reading it, after all. Read on for a full breakdown of the Industry season 4 finale. Industry season 4 ending explained: What happens to Harper? The start of the finale unfolds as a bit of a high for Harper – who is celebrating her company's success at knowing just when to short Tender and expose a now on-the-run Whitney (Max Minghella) in the process – and a bit of a (short-lived) low for Yasmin. The former is celebrating with her team as Tender's value plummets while the latter is telling Henry (Kit Harington) that she wants a divorce. Despite her astronomical success and pay-out to come, Harper only pines to tell one person and that's the now dis…

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Will there be an Industry season 5? Release date speculation and news
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date: 2026-03-02T03:00:50.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
description: The future of the HBO/BBC series has been confirmed.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4.* As we inched closer to the final episode of Industry season 4, many fans were starting to get slightly worried that the future fate of the show hadn't yet been announced. Thankfully, we all just needed to exercise a little smidgen more patience, as ahead of the finale, Industry was renewed for its fifth and final outing. We know, it's sad that the financial drama is drawing to a close with season 5, but we can already anticipate that it'll mean the series will go out with one surefire bang. Show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay said in a joint statement: "For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one." View oEmbed on the source website With things having wrapped up on a very wild note for season 4, just when can we expect season 5 to land on our screens? And more importantly, in what newfound direction will we be going in? Read on for everything we know so far. Will there be an Industry season 5? Yes! The news of the show's fifth season was announced ahead of the season 4 finale on Wednesday 25th February. In their joint statement on the renewal announcement, Industry co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay said: "We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO. This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of Industry and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. "Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Bad Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partn…

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New on Netflix UK March 2026: All the upcoming shows and films
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date: 2026-03-01T09:30:17.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: It's another busy month for the streaming service.
encoded: While it is first coming to cinemas at the start of the month, the highly anticipated sequel film to Peaky Blinders, The Immortal Man, is also on its way to Netflix this month - reuniting fans with Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby for the first time in four years. It's not the only film on the streamer's schedule for this month - there are also some acquired additions, including releases from the past couple of years such as The Fall Guy and the BAFTA-winning I Swear. Film fans can also look forward to a live stream of the Actor Awards 2026, formerly called the Screen Actors' Guild Awards, and Louis Theroux's latest documentary film, Inside the Manosphere. Of course, there is also plenty on the calendar for TV fans, with hit series including One Piece, Virgin River and Heartbreak High returning for new seasons. When it comes to new shows, Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall lead erotic comedy-drama Vladimir, Jo Nesbø adapts his own acclaimed crime novels in Detective Hole and Stranger Things creator the Duffer Brothers executive produce a new horror series, Something Very Bad is Going to Happen. Scroll on to find out more about what's coming to Netflix in March 2026. New on Netflix UK in March Sunday 1 March The A Word seasons 1-3 – All seasons of the BBC drama series following a young boy and his family after it is discovered that he has autism spectrum disorder. The Boss Baby (2017) – Alec Baldwin stars in this animated Dreamworks film about a baby who is also a secret agent, working to make sure adults love babies more than puppies. The Mentalist seasons 1-7 – All seasons of the procedural series starring Simon Baker as a former psychic who is a consultant to the California Bureau of Investigation. Murder on My Doorstep – One off documentary about the killing of Scottish banker Alistair Wilson. One Tree Hill seasons 1-9 – All seasons of the beloved teen drama starring Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty. Person of Interest seasons 1-5 – All seasons of the sci-fi crime d…

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Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha reflects on being the show’s first East Asian lead: "It’s what I dreamed about"
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date: 2026-03-01T08:00:36.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Pass the Mic
description: Yerin Ha chats to Pass the Mic about what being Bridgerton's first East Asian lead means to her.
encoded: Since Bridgerton first landed on our screens back in 2020, the Regency era drama has been a glowing example of a show that champions diversity. With the likes of Regé-Jean Page, Simone Ashley and now Yerin Ha, the series has celebrated those who we often don't see in period dramas as being at the forefront of their own love stories. Season 4 continued to make strides, with Sophie Baek, whose name was changed from the original Julia Quinn novels to honour Ha's Korean heritage. Since the release of this instalment of the hit Netflix series, Ha has rightfully been praised for her performance, but also has had plenty of warming fan reactions to her fronting the show. It's an experience that likely can't be summed up in a few short words but when asked by Radio Times for Pass the Mic about how it's felt to be Bridgerton's first East Asian lead, Ha said: "It’s what I dreamed about and the reason why I moved to Korea was because I didn’t see myself represented in these love stories." She continued: "I never saw myself as a person who was desirable, who was able to be a romantic leading lady. And for people to be able to project themselves and see that on screen and to make them… it’s amazing how much TV can represent characters and the way that they’re seen in society. "And so, for women to see that and think that they’re desirable as well, I think it’s so powerful and that’s what art can do. It can help change perspective and it can help shift something internally that art has made you feel otherwise. "So, to be able to do that, I think, is a dream and I plan to keep doing that. Hopefully, I’m not the last – definitely won’t be the last." A pioneering drama, Ha hopes the series' casting will help the industry "get to the point where it doesn’t have to be a conversation anymore and everyone from every different background can see themselves in all different kinds of roles. Even Katie [Leung] being the antagonist, I think is really refreshing to see as well." View Green Vid…

Who is the new Whistledown? Bridgerton boss reveals they know secret identity
type: item
date: 2026-02-28T09:00:07.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: There's a new Whistledown in town!
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 2.* On top of all the romantic, interpersonal and familial drama going on in the Bridgerton season 4 part 2 finale, another surprise was thrown our way when it was revealed that there's a new Whistledown. With Penelope's (Nicola Coughlan) identity as Lady Whistledown having been unmasked last season, this season saw Penelope try to navigate a life outside of the shadows and in the spotlight. It ended up not being for her and, not feeling inclined to write her gossip pamphlet any longer, she retired from Whistledown altogether. However, in season 4's final moments, she's seen writing away at her desk once again. She's not writing Whistledown, but a novel of her own, she tells Colin (Luke Newton). But Colin is confused, handing Penelope a copy of Whistledown before asking her who has written that then. And with that, it seems as though Bridgerton is back to having that mystery element that made season 1 so delicious in the first place! When asked about whether or not the powers-that-be know who the new Whistledown is, showrunner Jess Brownell told Radio Times: "Shonda and I and all my writers know who Whistledown is and we’ve been writing to that. But that was what was really exciting to us was to A: let Penelope move onto a next chapter as a novelist, in her romance with Colin et cetera. "But I think once we revealed that Penelope was Whistledown at the end of season 1 and especially now that she’s come out publicly at the end of season 3, the stakes of it – we lost a bit of them in season 4." Read more: Bridgerton showrunner reveals why season 4 part 2 isn't about Francesca and Michaela's romance Bridgerton showrunner talks approaching Benedict’s "beautiful" queer storyline She continued: "It was really fun telling the story of her having to face some accountability with the people she’s written about, but it’s also so fun now to have red herrings and clues and have no one know because it’s not fr…

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Bridgerton showrunner reveals how Lady Violet shake-up leads to "empowering" future storylines - and a potential spin-off
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date: 2026-02-27T12:53:38.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: Those finale scenes reference Violet's younger years, but could we be getting a spin-off in the future?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 2.* In the final episode of Bridgerton season 4 part 2, there were surprises galore being dished up – not least for Lady Violet (Ruth Gemmell) who seemed to cut off her engagement to Lord Marcus (Daniel Francis). Despite the pair sharing an undeniable connection throughout the season and being a beloved couple for fans everywhere, Violet didn't feel ready to tell her children about their engagement, before revealing that actually, she'd rather like to keep their unwed arrangement as it is. With Marcus being taken aback by Violet's request, simply wanting to be married to her, their relationship hangs in the balance but certainly seems over for now. While it was a sad moment for the pair, it was also one that was empowering for Violet, showrunner Jess Brownell reveals. Speaking to Radio Times, Brownell revealed: "Yeah, you know I love the chemistry between them and it’s been so fun to see people reacting to ‘I am the tea’. View Green Video on the source website "But it also felt too early for Violet, when this is the first person she’s dated since her husband died, to get back into a marriage. I think she does have some self discovery to do and it is quite empowering, I’m quite excited for her to go on that journey over the next couple seasons." In the finale, we also saw how Violet reflected on her own younger years and saw much of herself in Benedict and the way he has gone through life. Could reference to a young Violet be pointing at another spin-off series, perhaps? "That’s up to Shonda!," Brownell told Radio Times. Read more: Bridgerton season 4 leads on tackling steamy book scene: "We’re not there to please people" Bridgerton showrunner talks approaching Benedict’s "beautiful" queer storyline "Maybe it’s my way of being like, ‘Please, let’s do a spin-off!’. I would so love a young Violet spin-off. I think that’s up to Shonda [Rhimes] and I’m so focused on the hopeful eight seasons that we ha…

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Bridgerton showrunner talks approaching Benedict’s "beautiful" queer storyline
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date: 2026-02-27T09:00:39.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: "I felt like it was a beautiful moment for the two of them to see, acknowledge and accept each other."
encoded: Over the course of previous Bridgerton seasons, fans have come to know Benedict (Luke Thompson) as the bohemian brother marching to the beat of his own drum. Last season saw the exploration of Benedict's queer storyline with Paul Suarez (Lucas Aurelio), and this season sees Benedict fall deeply in love with maid Sophie (Yerin Ha). All doe-eyed and in love, it's hard to believe that Benedict was once having to be woken from his slumber (alongside his bedfellow) by his mother and forced to uphold his familial and societal duties. Well, fans get a heartwarming look into Benedict's thoughts about sexuality and society's parameters in the new batch of Bridgerton episodes – and it's an important scene for the show's queer fans, as well as showrunner Jess Brownell. The scene in question sees Benedict tell Sophie: "Society should not be allowed to dictate the rules of how one lives life. Or who one loves... I am capable of caring for you, just as I have cared for women I have known who are of the ton. Just as I have cared for some men whom I have known intimately. And I refuse to be at all ashamed about that." While Sophie looks away and takes a moment to collect her thoughts, she simply smiles at Benedict and says: "Love is always a thing to be proud of. The world needs more of it." It's clearly something that Benedict is relieved to hear as he takes a deep breath and confesses his love for Sophie, saying it's greater than anything he's ever felt before. View Green Video on the source website Speaking exclusively to Radio Times about the scene and why it was an important one to nail, Brownell said: "I think for those of us who identify as queer and are attracted to multiple genders, no matter who we end up with, we will always identify as queer, it’s a part of our identity. "For Benedict to tell Sophie every part of himself and be completely embraced and loved for who he is, that’s the only form of true love. Any version of love where you are hiding a part of yourself or n…

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Bridgerton showrunner reveals why season 4 part 2 isn't about Francesca and Michaela's romance
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date: 2026-02-26T19:00:19.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
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description: If you're looking for a blossoming romance, you'll have to wait a while longer.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 2.* With the surprise arrival of Michaela (Masali Baduza) at the end of Bridgerton season 4 part 1, many fans have been anticipating a second half of episodes filled with lingering stares, yearning and a blossoming connection between Michaela and Francesca (Hannah Dodd). However, with the tragic loss of John (Victor Alli) in this latter half of the season, the focus of Michaela and Francesca's connection isn't one that's concerned with romance, but rather a more profound connection, according to Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell. When asked how she went about depicting Francesca and Michaela's dynamic in season 4 part 2 – despite many fans expecting some romance – Brownell told Radio Times: “Yeah, something I love in When He Was Wicked, the book that Fran’s story is based on, is the friendship between – in the case of the book – Michael and Francesca." She continued: "Obviously, there’s this little moment of frisson when Michaela and Fran first meet but I think for Fran, she doesn’t really have a frame of reference to know what that meant. She’s also not a character who’s very self-aware or who looks deeply internally. "So, it really is for these two about developing a platonic friendship. That scene where Michaela, Fran and John are all sitting doing that jigsaw and all three of them are great friends, it’s one of my favourite scenes of their storyline. Just seeing that they could get to that really beautiful place of acceptance.” View Green Video on the source website As Brownell mentions, the season sees Francesca clearly harbouring some kinds of feelings around living with Michaela back in Scotland and upon Michaela's arrival, the pair finally nip their problems in the bud. They hash things out and get to a genuine place of friendship, with John's death bringing the pair together even more. As we know, Michaela has been gender-flipped from the novel's Michael character and we can expect the …

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Bridgerton season 4 leads on tackling steamy book scene: "We’re not there to please people"
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date: 2026-02-26T15:00:32.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
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description: The tub scene awaits...
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 2.* Like previous seasons of Bridgerton, this new batch of fourth season episodes sees plenty of book fans waiting on tenterhooks to see how the Julia Quinn novel will be adapted for the small screen. In the world of book-to-TV adaptations, there will always be some select notable scenes that bookworms are keen to see depicted precisely and thoughtfully. When the season 4 part 2 trailer dropped, plenty were quick to point out what looked to be the anticipated tub scene between Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha) – and those eagle-eyed viewers were right as it plays out in the latter half of the season. The new episodes explore the fallout of Benedict's mistress proposition to Sophie, their recognition of their feelings for one another and their growing connection. Of course, that is all pulled together in the finale's steamy bathtub scene. When asked if there was any added pressure to nail the scene for book fans, Thompson told Radio Times: “No, there were loads of scenes that are from the book that actually make it into the show this season so it just became one other of those scenes that you have to do. View Green Video on the source website "It’s funny, isn’t it? A lot of that stuff is just design. I remember walking into Benedict’s bedroom in the cottage and being like, ‘Oh, this is exactly how I pictured it’. That’s nice for the fans but we just have to get on with it, don’t we?” Ha continued: “And stay true to the story. I think, as nice as it is for fans to be so excited to see a certain scene, that’s not our job. Our job is to be as honest and truthful to what these characters need at that time and share the love. "But yeah, we’re not there to please people, we’re actually there to take them on a different journey perhaps and surprise them! And entertain them perhaps in a different way.” Thompson added: “You have to take that thing and put it at bay a little bit.” The scene itse…

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Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha explains how surprise end credits scene is touching nod to Sophie’s story
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date: 2026-02-26T12:46:45.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
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description: Make sure you stick around till the very end of the finale!
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the Bridgerton season 4 part 2 finale.* Bridgerton season 4 part 2 has snuck in a cheeky end credits scene that many fans may miss, but is actually very much worth sticking around for. That's because the end credits scene is none other than the wedding between Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), after the pair got engaged at the Queen's extravagant ball earlier in the episode. While some fans may have thought that the ending of the pair dancing under the moonlight as the clock strikes midnight is romantic enough, Bridgerton just continues to deliver on its heart-warming moments. The wedding was not only a chance for the Bridgerton family to come together, but is also a chance for Sophie's chosen family to see her embark on an exciting new chapter. Chatting exclusively to Radio Times about the wedding scene in question, Ha said: “Yeah it was so nice and for Alfie to walk her down the aisle, I think it’s also a message of family is the people who you make it to be. She’s really struggled to, I think, let people in and actually, love is all around you. You just have to be willing to see it and not be blind to it. "But yeah, it’s so funny when you put on a wedding dress and you’re like, ‘I should be wearing this in my real life and I’m here, getting married’. But to have Jonathan and Simone there as well and just all the people there to celebrate our love story, it was just the perfect way to, I think, end the series." Ha added: "Everyone from crew was also wearing nice clothing attire, they got told to wear nice shirts and stuff like that so it did feel like a real celebration. It was really sweet.” For now, fans can continue to revel in Benedict and Sophie's love story but as is often the case, thoughts will likely soon turn to who will be taking up the mantle next. Thankfully, showrunner Jess Brownell previously revealed which of the Bridgerton siblings will be the focus of seasons 5 and 6. Read more: Adjo…

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Bridgerton season 4 cast guide: New and returning characters in Netflix hit
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date: 2026-02-26T12:03:00.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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description: Bridgerton season 4 is about to land on our screens, so here's your guide to the exciting new cast additions and old favourites.
encoded: It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the second half of Bridgerton's fourth season has landed on Netflix. The new instalment picks up where part 1 left off, with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) reeling from Benedict Bridgerton's (Luke Thompson) wild proposition. Elsewhere at the end of the first half, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza) arrived from Scotland, with part 2 set to delve further into the dynamic between her and Francesca (Hannah Dodd). With the leads for season 5 and 6 having now also been confirmed, all eyes are on season 4 to see how it will also set up the stories of Francesca and Eloise. But for now, who's who in season 4? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast, including returning players and new additions. Bridgerton season 4 cast: New and returning characters The full cast list for Bridgerton is as follows, but scroll on for all the key characters throughout this new third season, as well as seasons 1 and 2. Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich Ruth Gemmell as Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom of Great Britain Adjoa Andoh as Agatha, Lady Danbury Polly Walker as Portia, Dowager Baroness Featherington Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich Hugh Sachs as Brimsley Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li Isabella Wei as Posy Li Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs Varley Oli Higginson as Footman John Sophie Lamont as Celia Geraldine Alexander as Mrs Wilson Here is al…

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When does Bridgerton season 4 part 2 come out on Netflix? Release date, latest news
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date: 2026-02-26T11:34:39.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
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description: What time does the rest of Bridgerton season 4 come out on Netflix?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 1.* Benedict's (Luke Thompson) wild proposition to Sophie (Yerin Ha) at the end of the first part of Bridgerton's fourth season left the characters – and audiences – reeling. Part 2 picks up where the first half left off, with Sophie still processing the proposal. As well as exploring what's next for Benedict and Sophie, the second half sees Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela (Masali Baduza) continue to explore their tricky dynamic, which Dodd previously described as "confronting". Chatting exclusively to Radio Times, Dodd said of what is to be expected in part 2: "It’s quite a confronting feeling for Francesca and a new feeling, a challenging one. I just think there’s an exploration of those feelings." But when is the second half of season 4 released on Netflix? And what time will viewers be able to get stuck in? Read on for everything you need to know. When is Bridgerton season 4 part 2 being released on Netflix? Bridgerton season 4 part 2 was released on Netflix on Thursday 26 February 2026. That's right – it's out now! The first half of season 4 premiered on Thursday 29 January so it's been a little wait between the two parts dropping, only building up the anticipation between episodes! What time does Bridgerton season 4 part 2 come out in the UK? Bridgerton season 4 part 2 premiered on Netflix at 3am ET/ 12am PT on Netflix on Thursday. This means that viewers in the UK were able to tune into the new instalment from 8am GMT. How many episodes are in Bridgerton season 4 part 2? There are four episodes in Bridgerton season 4 part 2, meaning that the total episode count of season 4 is eight. The episode titles for each part can be found below: Part 1 Episode 1: The Waltz Episode 2: Time Transfixed Episode 3: The Field Next to the Other Road Episode 4: An Offer from a Gentleman Part 2 Episode 5: Yes or No Episode 6: The Passing Winter Episode 7: The Beyond Episode 8: Dance in the Country What is…

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