Get ready to return to the treacherous shores of Mystery Bay. The critically acclaimed and beloved crime drama, Bay Of Fires, is set to make its explosive return to ITVX for a highly anticipated second series, landing on the streaming platform on Sunday, November 30.
A Hit Series Makes Its UK Comeback
After captivating audiences and becoming a huge hit upon its debut last autumn, the show is back with more dark comedy and criminal intrigue. The first season proved to be a massive success for ITV's streaming service, amassing an impressive over six million streams. The Australian import, which also dominated the ratings as the number one drama on its home broadcast channel, quickly built a dedicated UK fanbase.
The series stars the brilliant Marta Dusseldorp as Stella Heikkinen, a woman who unexpectedly finds herself in the remote, and far from idyllic, community of Mystery Bay. This is not a peaceful holiday destination; it's a place rife with simmering feuds, crime, and murder.
What to Expect in the Chaotic Second Season
Season two has already aired to rave reviews in Australia, with fans taking to social media to praise it. One viewer declared the new episodes "absolutely brilliant," while another confirmed, "S2 is just as good as S1! What an incredible show."
The new season picks up with Stella now the established leader of the Mystery Bay residents. She is juggling the challenges of solo parenting while desperately trying to keep her criminal bosses at bay. A synopsis for the new series reveals: "Mystery Bay is prospering under Stella’s guidance - albeit in a somewhat chaotic fiscal manner."
However, this fragile peace is shattered when Stella and her children find themselves caught in a perfect storm of threats. They are sandwiched between:
- An unhinged apiarist drug lord
- A maniacal millenarian doomsday cult
- The resurrection of her nemesis, Russia
- A growing civil war within the town itself
"Slowly it dawns on Stella that she may be the cause of much of this nightmare. Perhaps the only way out is to go back to the source and blow it sky high," the synopsis teases, promising an explosive narrative.
A Stellar Cast Returns and Expands
Marta Dusseldorp leads a talented ensemble cast who are all reprising their roles. Returning stars include Toby Leonard Moore (Billions), Nicholas Bell (Scrublands), and Pamela Rabe (Wentworth).
The series also welcomes new faces to the fray for its second outing. Joining the star-studded line-up are Benedict Hardie (Total Control), Alex Dimitriades (Strife), and Darren Gilshenan (Colin from Accounts).
Filmed on the visually striking West Coast of Tasmania, the show's unique setting remains a character in itself. For UK fans who have been eagerly awaiting the air date, the wait is almost over. The brand new second season of Bay Of Fires will be available to stream exclusively on ITVX from November 30. The entire first series is available to watch on the platform now for those needing a refresher or discovering the show for the first time.
