After the Flood Series 3 Buzz: Cast Speak Out on Future of ITV Drama
The gripping ITV police drama After the Flood has left audiences clamouring for more following the conclusion of its second series, with exclusive comments from the cast now fuelling speculation about a potential third instalment.
Series Two Captivates Viewers with New Mystery
After the Flood made its highly anticipated return for a second series earlier this month, premiering on 18 January 2026. The entire series became available to stream immediately on ITV X, allowing fans to binge the new episodes at their leisure. The show continues to follow the compelling narrative of PC Jo Marshall, portrayed by the talented Sophie Rundle.
The first series centred on the discovery of an unidentified man's body in an underground car park following a catastrophic flood, with Jo Marshall tasked to uncover the truth behind his death, leading to shocking revelations.
In this latest chapter, a newly promoted Detective Jo Marshall finds herself embroiled in a perplexing new murder investigation. Set against the tense backdrop of Waterside, where the threat of moorland fires and subsequent flooding looms large, a body is found under bizarre circumstances.
Jo's relentless pursuit of the killer forces her into direct confrontation with powerful and influential figures within the town. This draws her into an investigation that becomes intensely personal, requiring her to operate in secrecy if she hopes to expose the deep-rooted corruption that has plagued the local police force and her own family for decades.
Fan Demand for Series Three Skyrockets
The first episode of series two aired on 18 January, with weekly instalments scheduled for Sundays and Mondays on ITV. However, the availability of the full series on ITV X led to a surge of viewers binge-watching the entire season.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), fans were quick to praise the show and express their desire for a third series. One viewer exclaimed: "#aftertheflood series 2 was brilliant. Surely there’s gonna be a series 3!!"
Another fan commented: "Just finished watching the 2nd series of #AfterTheFlood on @ITVX. It was the best thing I’ve seen in ages! Compelling characters and great acting, supported by a fantastic, credible plot and script."
Further enthusiasm was shown by a viewer who stated: "I'm going to need a 3rd series of #AfterTheFlood effective immediately! Sophie Rundle, Jill Halfpenny, Lorraine Ashbourne, Matt Stokoe, Nicholas Gleaves... Maxine Alderton - One of the best script writers in the game! Take a bow!!! Brilliant series."
Additional posts echoed this sentiment, with comments like "Binged #AfterTheFlood season 1 and 2 @ITVX loved it. Wonders if there will be a 3rd" and "What an ending #AfterTheFlood series 2 hopefully will be a 3rd series."
Cast Members Express Enthusiasm for Return
In an exclusive interview, actors Matt Stokoe and Nicholas Gleaves, who portray Detective Pat Holman and Sergeant Phil Mackie respectively, revealed their keen interest in returning for a potential third series.
When asked if they would like to come back for series three, both actors, aged 37 and 57, confirmed they would love the opportunity.
Nicholas Gleaves elaborated, saying: "Yeah. I think there's much, I think what he's done is he's created a depth that it could go deeper. And there are unanswered questions at the end of season two. So hopefully we will get to come back."
This statement from the cast adds significant weight to the possibility of After the Flood continuing its story, aligning with the overwhelming fan demand witnessed across social media platforms.
After the Flood continues to air weekly on Sundays and Mondays on ITV, with all episodes available for streaming on ITV X.
