It's safe to say that The Responder season 2 retains the unstoppable momentum of the first, delivering another thrilling crime story that also packs plenty of genuinely moving moments.
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Martin Freeman leads the cast as cop on the brink Chris Carson, who is faced with the prospect of seeing his daughter and ex-wife move hundreds of miles away unless he can finally get off the night shift.
Meanwhile, colleague Rachel Hargreaves (Adelayo Adedayo) is still psychologically recovering from the abuse she suffered from her ex-boyfriend, with the lingering trauma beginning to manifest in unexpected and worrying ways.
Set in Liverpool, the show is written by scouse screenwriter and former policeman Tony Schumacher, while its soundtrack features artists local to the region – here's a quick overview of the songs in The Responder season 2.
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
