ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit

Red Eye: Season 1 trailer

ITV has announced the return of the action-packed thriller, Red Eye, for a second series following its successful debut that attracted millions of viewers. The gripping drama, which aired on ITV1 and ITVX, featured Richard Armitage as Dr Matthew Nolan, a man being extradited to China under suspicion of murder, while Jing Lusi's DS Hana Li unravelled the conspiracy.

The six-part series spanned an overnight flight from London to Beijing, the bustling streets of London, and the power-filled corridors of Whitehall.

Owing to the impressive viewership of over eight million on ITV and 29.3m streams on ITVX, ITV has greenlit the show for a second series. Jing Lusi will reprise her role as DS Hana Li, tasked with solving a new conspiracy, alongside Lesley Sharp and Jemma Moore who will return as Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and journalist Jess Li respectively.

Further casting announcements are expected next year prior to filming. The series is penned and created by Peter A Dowling (Black and Blue, Flightplan) and produced by Wales-based independent production company Bad Wolf, co-founded by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner, known for their work on Doctor Who, Industry, The Winter King, His Dark Materials, I Hate Suzie, and A Discovery of Witches.

Polly Hill, ITV's Head of Drama, expressed her delight at the success of Red Eye, stating: "I am so delighted to see the success of Red Eye. It's incredible to get an audience of over 8 million and a huge thank you to everyone involved for making such a brilliant and addictive thriller.", reports the Mirror.

Red Eye starred Richard Armitage as Dr Matthew Nolan who was framed for murder (Image: Laurence Cendrowicz/Bad Wolf/Sony Pictures Television)

"I can't wait for audiences to see where Pete takes series 2. It's another exciting ride! ".

Dr Matthew Nolan during a scene at Stansted airport in Red Eye (Image: ITV)

Executive Producers Julie Gardner and Lachlan MacKinnon expressed their excitement, stating: "We're thrilled to be embarking on another high-octane ride with Peter A Dowling, Polly Hill and her team at ITV."

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"We're beyond grateful to the audience who embraced all the twists and turns of series 1 with such enthusiasm. Expect more thrills and spills to follow."

Award-winning producer Julie Gardner (I Hate Suzie, Doctor Who) will executive produce the new series alongside Lachlan MacKinnon (Industry, A Discovery of Witches).

Red Eye was initially developed by Bad Wolf’s Director of Content, Dan McCulloch (His Dark Materials, Endeavour).

ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit

ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit

ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit

ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit

ITV action thriller confirmed to return after becoming streaming hit