ITV has shared a new look at the second season of Red Eye, a high-octane thriller starring Gangs of London's Jing Lusi and Line of Duty actor Martin Compston. It follows the hugely successful first season, which was one of ITV's top ten dramas of 2024 and drew in almost 30 million streams on ITVX.
While Richard Armitage, who played the lead role of Dr Matthew Nolan in the first series, won't be back for series two, Martin has joined the series in the role of Head of Embassy Security, Clay Brody.
The new season, which arrives on New Year's Day, couldn't come at a better time. When we're still curled up on our sofas, polishing off the chocolate selection boxes from Christmas and perhaps recovering from the previous night's New Year's celebrations, there's no doubt we'll be looking for a new series to keep us occupied. If season two is half as nail-biting as the first, then there's no doubt I'll be binge watching all six episodes. Plus, Martin Compston knows a good script when he sees one, having starred in gripping dramas such as Line of Duty and Fear, and will make a great new addition to an already compelling show.
The new trailer shows a glimpse at the high-stakes series, with DS Hana and Clay Brody forced to work together after a murder takes place inside the US Embassy. The clip teases the frosty relationship between the pair, with Brody telling Hana: "Let's be clear, I'm running things. Don't get in my way, and you answer to me."
Meanwhile, new photos tease the tense second season, including one snap of DS Hana and Clay Brody poised for action, pointing their guns outside a closed metal door.
The series, which is described by ITV as "epic" and "high-octane", sees DS Hana Li and Head of Embassy Security, Clay Brody, forced to set aside past differences to solve a new high-stakes conspiracy after a murder occurs inside the US Embassy.
Viewers can also expect to see the return of Lesley Sharp (Scott and Bailey) as the Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and Jemma Moore (Silent Witness) as journalist Jess Li.
Also reprising their roles in season two are Jonathan Aris (His Dark Materials), Robert Guilbert (Killing Eve), Cash Holland (Out of Her Mind) and Steph Lacey (Stay Close).
Meanwhile, joining the show alongside Martin are Isaura Barbe-Brown (The Gold), Nicholas Rowe (The Crown), Danusia Samal (The Great), Trevor White (Industry) and Guy Williams (London Has Fallen).
The series is once again penned by Peter A Dowling, whose producer credits include the 2005 psychological thriller Flightplan starring Jodie Foster, while playwright Jingan Young will write an episode.
The drama is produced by Bad Wolf, which boasts an impressive list of high quality dramas on its slate, including His Dark Materials, Industry and Doctor Who. Meanwhile, Kieron Hawkes (The Burning Girls) directs the first three episodes, with Camilla Strøm Henriksen (Grace) directing the last three, so it's safe to say viewers are in for a gripping watch.
Red Eye will premiere on New Year's Day on ITV and STV
When will Red Eye season 2 be released?
Red Eye will premiere on New Year's Day on ITV and STV and will be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player.
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