Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama

Ellis new series trailer on Channel 5 starring Sharon D Clarke

Ellis is set to grace our television screens this week, but when exactly can viewers tune in to catch the drama?

The Channel 5 series will follow two detectives as they tackle cases that seem unsolvable, their mission being to achieve the seemingly impossible and crack them.

As fans eagerly await to discover what the new detective show has in store, here's everything you need to know about Ellis.

Ellis release date

The countdown is on for the premiere of Ellis, which is set to air this week on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31, at 9pm on Channel 5.

For those who prefer streaming, the show will also be available on Acorn TV from Monday, November 4.

Ellis stars Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis and Andrew Gower as DS Harper. (Image: CHANNEL 5)

Ellis release date, cast and episodes ahead of chilling detective drama (Image: CHANNEL 5) Ellis cast

Taking on the lead role of DCI Ellis, a "compassionate and determined" police officer, is actress Sharon D Clarke.

Clarke is known for her role as Lola Griffin in Holby City from 2003 to 2019, and more recently in the BBC drama Mr Loverman.

Her other notable roles include Doctor Who, Showtrial, Red, White And Royal Blue, and Rocketman.

Joining Clarke is actor Andrew Gower, who will play her right-hand man, DS Harper.

Gower is recognised for his roles as Prince Charles Edward Stuart in Outlander and Nick Cutler in Being Human.

The cast also includes Charley Webb as Abbie Summerfield, Josh Bolt as DI Archie Dent and Wayne Foskett as Michael Edwards.

Ellis, which consists of three episodes, is to premiere on Thursday, October 31, at 9pm on Channel 5. (Image: CHANNEL 5) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

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How many episodes are in Ellis?

The debut season of Ellis will feature a concise trio of episodes, each boasting an approximate duration of 90 minutes.

Viewers can catch the weekly instalments on Channel 5, with the series reaching its climax on Thursday, November 14.

Yet, the burning question remains: what "impossible" cases will confront our detectives, and what ingenious methods will they employ to unravel them?

Ellis premieres on Thursday, October 31, at 9pm on Channel 5.

Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama

Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama

Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama

Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama

Ellis on Channel 5: Release date, cast details and episode guide for the detective drama