Trigger Point Series 2: Vicky McClure will reprise her role when drama returns to ITV in 2023

28 February 2022

'Trigger Point' has been recommissioned by ITV for a second season.

Vicky McClure to reprise role in Trigger Point as ITV recommission second season

The broadcaster confirmed the shows renewal after its explosive finale on Sunday night (27.02.22).

‘Line Of Duty’ star Vicky McClure will be reprising her role as London’s Met explosive expert, Lana Washington, in Jed Mercurio’s bomb disposal drama.

The second six-part series, which plot has been kept under wraps, will be back on ITV’s network in 2023.

‘Trigger Point’ debuted a strong reception from fans having been seen by 11 million viewers. It also surged a huge interest in counter-terrorism careers.

Mercurio - who is the mastermind behind police corruption drama ‘Line Of Duty’ - said in a statement that he was “thrilled” by the success of the show.

He said: "Everyone at HTM Television is thrilled by the success of 'Trigger Point'.

"Thanks to all our brilliant cast and crew, and especially to the viewers who watched in such large numbers.

"We’ve received unswerving support from ITV throughout the production and we are delighted to have been commissioned for a second series.”

'Trigger Point' writer Daniel Brierley added: “I’m honoured and excited to be given the chance to continue Lana’s story. I feel there’s many more twists and turns in her future. It’s been thrilling to see how the public have responded to our show and I can’t wait to see what they will make of the next instalment!”

ITV have said that the drama is currently averaging 9.24 million views for episodes 1-4 on BritBox, ITV and ITV Hub and the first episode of the series has been watched by nearly 11 million viewers.

Polly Hill, head of ITV Drama, said: “I am so delighted to see 'Trigger Point' return. Vicky is stunning as Lana and it’s brilliantly produced by Jed and HTM, but I also want to congratulate Daniel for his scripts. To have held the audience in a state of tension for 6 hours so brilliantly, you can’t believe it’s his first show. I can’t wait to see where series two takes Lana and her team.”