ITV's acclaimed environmental thriller, After the Flood, has made a powerful return for its second series, with the next episode set to air tonight. The drama, starring Sophie Rundle, reclaimed its primetime Sunday slot on January 18, picking up a year after the events of the first series.
What's Next for Detective Jo Marshall?
The opening episode saw Rundle's character, Jo Marshall, now promoted to detective, thrown into a harrowing new case. She was tasked with investigating an unconscious man found in a fire amongst illegally dumped waste. The narrative continues at pace in the forthcoming instalment.
Episode two of After the Flood series two will be broadcast on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday, January 19. The official synopsis teases a deepening mystery: "As Jo and Sam struggle to find a link between Xav Palmer and Todd Drake, the discovery of the murder weapon shifts attention to the prominent landowning Benson family."
Star-Studded Cast and New Additions
Sophie Rundle leads the returning cast, which includes Lorraine Ashbourne as Molly Marshall, Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Phil Mackie, Philip Glenister as Jack Radcliffe, and Matt Stokoe as Pat Holman.
Series two also introduces several compelling new characters played by a roster of British talent. Viewers can expect to see Alun Armstrong as Alan Benson, Jill Halfpenny as DS Sam Bradley, Ian Puleston-Davies as Tony Rower, and Matthew McNulty as Xav Palmer.
Your Complete Viewing Guide
The second series consists of six hour-long episodes, airing in a pattern of Sunday and Monday nights in the coveted 9pm slot on ITV1. For those who prefer to watch at their own pace, the entire series is available to stream right now on ITVX, alongside the first series.
Here is the full remaining broadcast schedule for After the Flood series two:
- Episode 2: Monday, January 19 at 9pm
- Episode 3: Sunday, January 25 at 9pm
- Episode 4: Monday, January 26 at 9pm
- Episode 5: Sunday, February 1 at 9pm
- Episode 6: Monday, February 2 at 9pm
Blending tense police procedure with the urgent backdrop of climate change, After the Flood continues to be a standout drama in ITV's schedule, offering both gripping entertainment and subtle social commentary.
