Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama

Ellis viewers were quick to issue a show demand after the second episode of the tense Channel 5 drama (Image: Channel 5)

Ellis viewers were quick to issue a show demand after the second episode of the tense Channel 5 drama.

The latest chapter saw DCI Ellis, portrayed by the talented Sharon D Clarke, alongside her assistant DS Harper, played by Andrew Gower, delve into the mysterious vanishing of a local detective named Jenny Rawler in the town of Callorwell.

Despite claims from Jenny's workmates that she left voluntarily, both DCI Ellis and Jenny's husband harboured deep suspicions, sensing that foul play might be involved.

As the episode continued, there were twists and turns including the fact Jenny was pregnant and her controlling husband wasn't the father, as well as the fact Jenny was days away from submitting a complaint of bullying against her colleagues.

Viewers were left gripped to the episode, where they eventually learnt who was really behind Jenny's demise in a shock twist. Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were quick to demand another series of the Channel 5 police drama, reports the Mirror.

Meanwhile, next week's third episode looks just as tense (Image: Channel 5)

One person said: "Hope theres another series. I love this #Ellis" to which another account replied: "Yes absolutely hoping for a series two already #Ellis!" Meanwhile another show watcher penned: "Please let there be a 2nd Series @channel5_tv" while a different viewer responded: "Yes. We need much more of Ellis."

Responding to viewers' praise for the drama, Channel 5's official account replied: "You'll be the first* to hear! *well, second and third. As soon as *we* hear, we'll tell you two. #Ellis."

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Ellis recently made its debut on Channel 5 and it's a gritty cop drama that follows DCI Ellis as she is parachuted into failing investigations joined by her right-hand man, DS Harper. 

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A synopsis reads for the three-part series: "As a black female cop, Ellis is used to being dismissed and overlooked, but she is a first-class murder detective, with a determination for justice and a deep well of compassion for those who need it."

Meanwhile, next week's third episode looks just as tense as a teaser reveals DCI Ellis and DS Harper are called to the village of Brindleton following the report of two missing honeymooners.

A spoiler teases: "With the newlyweds' phones found at the edge of a dangerous stretch of river, the working theory becomes that of a murder-suicide. But when a severed hand is found near the newlyweds' camper van, it becomes clear that the pair have met with foul play." 

Ellis continues next Thursday at 8pm on Channel 5. 

Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama

Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama

Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama

Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama

Channel 5 responds as Ellis viewers issue same demand after second episode of tense drama