Following the success of the first series, 5 and Acorn TV has announced the recommission of ground-breaking detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen. Having launched with over 2.4million viewers on 5 in October 2024, Ellis garnered critical acclaim for being the first black solo female-led detective series in the UK, with Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman, Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), receiving praise for … [Read more...] about 5 and Acorn TV confirm second series of ratings hit Ellis from Company Pictures
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Paramount+ UK & Ireland announces second season of hit original drama The Ex-Wife
Paramount+ UK & Ireland has announced that psychological thriller series THE EX-WIFE has been recommissioned for a second season. THE EX-WIFE 2 (4 x 60”) will see Celine Buckens (Show Trial, War Horse, The Castaways) and Tom Mison (Sleepy Hollow, Watchmen, See) reprising their roles of Tasha and Jack. Jordan Stephens (Tucked, Foundation, Smothered) also returns to play Sam while Katie McGrath (The Continental, Supergirl, Jurassic World) joins the cast in the lead role of Jen. The … [Read more...] about Paramount+ UK & Ireland announces second season of hit original drama The Ex-Wife
Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
Channel 5 and Acorn TV have announced the commission of new feature length detective series Ellis (3 x 120’) from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International – which will also represent the show outside of the UK – and Northern Ireland Screen. The three-part series will follow DCI Ellis, played by three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations. Each two-hour episode … [Read more...] about Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
