Grantchester and McDonald & Dodds star's popular crime drama gets major update and first look for season 2
The Game first aired on 5 in May 2025.
Following on from its debut season last year, it has been confirmed that The Game will return on 5 for a second season later this year - and it has started filming now.
The new season will sees stars Jason Watkins (McDonald & Dodds) and Robson Green (Grantchester) both return, while Sunetra Sarker (Casualty), Indy Lewis (Industry) and Amber James (Heartstopper) will all also be back.
The synopsis for season 2 says: "Set a year after series one, we see former detective Huw (Watkins), who, after surviving a brutal stabbing, believes he has finally escaped the psychological grip of serial killer Patrick (Green), now safely behind bars.
"Retreating with his wife Alice (Sarker) to an isolated house by the sea, Huw is determined to rebuild a quiet life, far from the violence that nearly destroyed them. But peace, he soon realises, is an illusion."
A selection of behind the scenes images have now been released to mark the start of filming, which show Watkins back in character.
He said in a statement: "I cannot wait to get started on The Game S2. Huw has been through the mill and there’s no let-up this series. I’m excited to get my teeth into what’s ahead for him."
Meanwhile, Green added: "Stepping back into the world of The Game for series two is an exciting challenge. Just when you thought it was over, Patrick is back pulling strings with a vengeance. 5 audiences are in for another brilliant ride."
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It has also been announced that a number of new actors will be joining the cast for season 2, including Sonny Ashbourne Serkis (The Witcher), Tanya Franks (Broadchurch), Dominic Rowan (The Crown), Amanda Bright (The Buccaneers), Richard Pepple (The Hack), Carl Rice (Brassic) and Connor Calland (Adolescence).
Toby Frow (Silent Witness) and Tom Grieves (No Offence) are returning as the director and writer on the series respectively.
The Game season 2 will air on 5 later this year.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
