It's good news, Ridley Fans.

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The detective drama, which airs on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and PBS Masterpiece in the US, is returning for season 2.

Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar will, of course, be back as the eponymous sleuth, who is now working as a police consultant following his exit from the force.

The show was based on real life retired detectives who have been re-joining police forces in a consultancy role to help out in the face of increasingly over-stretched resources, which would surely mean there are plenty more stories to tell given that wealth of inspiration to draw from.

Read on for everything you need to know about Ridley season 2.

Ridley season 2 potential release date: When could it air?

Ridley: Bronagh Waugh is DI Carol Farman (ITV)
Bronagh Waugh as DI Carol Farman in Ridley.

Season 2 arrives in the US on Sunday 15th September at 8 pm ET / 5pm PT.

There's currently no UK release date.

We'll keep this page updated with any news as we get it.

Ridley season 2 cast: Who will be back for more?

Adrian Dunbar as Ridley, Bronagh Waugh as DI Carol Farman, Terence Maynard as DCI Paul Goodwin and George Bukhari as DC Darren Benton in Ridley.
Ridley, DI Carol Farman, DCI Paul Goodwin and DC Darren Lakhan in Ridley. ITV

The main cast for season 2 is as follows:

  • Adrian Dunbar as Alex Ridley
  • Bronagh Waugh as DI Carol Farman
  • Terence Maynard as DCI Paul Goodwin
  • George Bukhari as DC Darren Lakhan
  • Georgie Glen as Dr Wendy Newstone
  • Aidan McArdle as Michael Flannery
  • Bhavna Limbachia as Geri Farman
  • Julie Graham as Annie Marling
  • Tareq Al-Jeddal as Jack Farman

Ridley season 2 plot: What's it about?

In season 2, Ridley is working as a police consultant alongside DI Carol Farman, who is now manning the ship.

Together, they will tackle a "new slate of mysteries, investigating crimes that will take them from the atmospheric British moors to the pulsating beats of an illegal rave", reads the official synopsis.

Ridley will be put through his paces as he faces "formidable challenges, working tirelessly to solve the most intricate and perplexing cases".

Ridley season 2 trailer: When can I watch it?

You can enjoy the thrilling trailer for Ridley season 2 right now.

Watch it below.

There isn't a trailer for Ridley season 2 just yet, but we'll keep this page updated as and when any new footage is released. For now, you can rewatch the trailer for season 1 right here.

Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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