Meet the cast of The Devil's Hour season 2
Jessica Raine and Peter Capaldi return for this second season of the fantastical thriller.
The second season of fantastical mystery thriller series The Devil's Hour is now available to stream on Prime Video, featuring a wilder ride than season 1, now that the cat is out of the bag.
That first season ended on the revelation that time repeats itself in a loop, and Peter Capaldi's Gideon was the only one who was not only aware of this, but was using his knowledge to help orchestrate events.
Capaldi recently told RadioTimes.com of Gideon's journey in season 2: "Last time, it was just me in a cell, and so I requested that we give him more humanity in that what he does has a cost, because I think originally, it was slightly more veiled – I wanted to make him more vulnerable.
"But this time, because he's out and about in the world, we see him doing things and we see the cost to him, so this time I said, 'Let's make sure he's still a bit cosmic.' Poor Tom! I'm always asking him for more. I don't want grounded, I want cosmic this time!"
Alongside Capaldi, the series also stars Jessica Raine, Nikesh Patel and Phil Dunster. But who else stars in the series, where might you have seen them before and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Devil's Hour, and if you need a recap for season 1 you can find that here.
Jessica Raine plays Lucy Chambers
Who is Lucy Chambers? Lucy is a social worker with an eight-year-old son, Isaac. She was waking every night from terrifying visions at 3:33am. In season 1 she discovered there was another version of her life, in which she was meant to become a police officer.
What else has Jessica Raine been in? Raine is best known for her roles in Call the Midwife, Fortitude and Patrick Melrose, while she has also appeared in Doctor Who, Inside No 9, Baptiste, Becoming Elizabeth and Line of Duty.
Peter Capaldi plays Gideon
Who is Gideon? Gideon is a reclusive nomad who in season 1 was seen to be driven by a murderous obsession. At the end of the season it was revealed he was solely aware that time operated in a loop, and could remember all of his previous lives. Every murder he was committing was, in his mind, for the greater good, as those people would have gone on to do terrible things.
What else has Peter Capaldi been in? Capaldi is best known for his roles as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who and as Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It and spin-off film In the Loop. He has also appeared in films and series such as The Suicide Squad, Paddington, The Musketeers, Peep Show, Torchwood, The Personal History of David Copperfield and Criminal Record.
Nikesh Patel plays DI Ravi Dhillon
Who is DI Ravi Dhillon? Ravi is a Detective Inspector, who in season 1 was in charge of the investigation into a string of brutal murders. In another life he was married to Lucy.
What else has Nikesh Patel been in? Patel is known for playing Tom in Starstruck and he has also had roles in Doctor Who, Indian Summers, Man Like Mobeen, the Four Weddings and a Funeral series and recent film The Critic.
Phil Dunster plays Mike
Who is Mike? Mike is Lucy's ex and Isaac’s estranged father who has struggled to bond with him.
What else has Phil Dunster been in? Dunster is best known for his role as Jamie Tartt in Ted Lasso and has also appeared in Humans, Save Me, Dracula and Ten Percent amongst other series, along with films Judy and All Is True.
Benjamin Chivers plays Isaac
Who is Isaac? Isaac is Lucy and Mike's son who is withdrawn and emotionless. In season 1 it became clear this is because he is an anomaly, and was not supposed to exist in most timelines.
What else has Benjamin Chivers been in? The Devil's Hour was Chivers' first role, but he has since appeared in Lockwood & Co and Napoleon with Joaquin Phoenix.
Saffron Hocking as DS Sam Boyd
Who is DS Sam Boyd? Sam is detective who assists Dhillon in his investigations, while she was mentored by DI Lucy Chambers in a previous life.
What else has Saffron Hockin been in? Hocking is best known for playing Lauryn in Top Boy, while she has also had roles in White Gold, London Kills, Moon Knight, Riches and Peacock.
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Alex Ferns plays DI Nick Holness
Who is DS Nick Holness? Nick is a Detective Sergeant who was Ravi's partner on the investigation in season 1.
What else has Alex Ferns been in? Ferns is known for his roles in The Batman, Andor, The Irregulars, Chernobyl, Six Four, Nightsleeper and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, amongst other series and films. He is also known for playing Trevor in EastEnders between 2000 and 2002.
Meera Syal plays Dr Ruby Bennett
Who is Dr Ruby Bennett? Ruby is a child psychiatrist who took on Isaac's case in season 1.
What else has Meera Syal been in? Syal is known for appearing in films such as Yesterday, Paddington 2 and Doctor Strange, as well as series such as Doctor Who, Broadchurch, Goodness Gracious Me, Code 404, The Split, The Sandman, We Are Lady Parts, The Wheel of Time and Mrs Sidhu Investigates.
Barbara Marten plays Sylvia
Who is Sylvia? Sylvia is Lucy's mother who suffers from dementia.
What else has Barbara Marten been in? Marten is known for appearing in series such as Casualty, EastEnders, Riviera, A Discovery of Witches, My Lady Jane and Dalgleish.
The Devil's Hour season 2 is available to stream on Prime Video now – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Fantasy hub. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Authors
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.
