Hit ITV thriller Red Eye is getting a second series, with Martin Compston (Line of Duty) taking the lead role. Jing Lusi will return as Detective Sergeant Hana Li, facing a new conspiracy.
Here’s the Lowdown: The first series of Red Eye, which aired last year, was a big success, drawing over 8 million viewers. It followed a tense story unfolding during a flight from London to Beijing. Alongside Compston, familiar faces Lesley Sharp (as MI5 Head Madeline Delaney) and Jemma Moore (as journalist Jess Li) are also back.
What This Means Now: Fans of the first series have a new season to look forward to, with a fresh storyline and the addition of a popular actor in Compston. The announcement confirms the show’s popularity and ITV’s confidence in its continued success. The first series is ready to watch on demand via ITVX.
The Bigger Picture: The return of Red Eye reinforces the current trend for high-stakes thrillers on television. The show’s initial success, achieving audiences in excess of 8 million, demonstrated a strong appetite for this type of drama. Bringing in a well-known actor like Martin Compston is a clear move to build on that success and potentially attract an even larger audience.
