ITV1 is reloading the buzzer for another round of high-stakes wordplay, greenlighting a second series of Password with Stephen Mangan set to return as host.
The broadcaster is doubling down on the UK spin of the iconic American format, which first aired last summer and quickly found its groove as a punchy, personality-driven game show built around quick thinking and chemistry. Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper will reprise their roles as team captains, once again partnering with members of the public to crack the all-important one-word clues.
Commissioning a second series suggests ITV sees long-term potential in the stripped-back structure and personality-first casting. With casting now open, producers are clearly banking on everyday contestants adding unpredictability and comic timing to match the show’s irreverent tone.
The gameplay remains simple but sharp: teams toss single-word hints across the stage, trying to cue their partners into guessing the mystery password. The final round ups the ante with a jackpot cash prize on the line—and the added tension of time pressure. The first run delivered strong social buzz and solid numbers, with viewers leaning into the show’s mix of retro mechanics and chaotic improv energy.
Originally an American staple, Password has seen multiple incarnations stateside. ITV’s version keeps the spirit of the original while leaning into British comic flair, positioning it as a buzzy primetime play aimed at cross-demo appeal.
The return of Password gives ITV a low-cost, laugh-heavy weapon for its entertainment slate—an increasingly competitive space where formats need to land fast or disappear quietly. With Mangan, Carr, and Cooper returning, the network is clearly betting on consistency, chemistry and clue-driven comedy to lock in audiences a second time around.
