The second series of the multi-award-winning BBC comedy thriller Black Ops premieres on Thursday, January 8, at 9:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The series consists of eight 30-minute episodes, airing weekly.
Gbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun reprise their roles as Dom and Kay, who have traded their criminal past for desk jobs at MI5. However, their mundane routine takes a thrilling turn when Dom crosses paths with a charismatic spy named Steve, leading them into a world of classified operations.
Akemnji Ndifornyen returns as gang boss Tevin. Guest stars include Tom Stourton, Nigel Havers, Annette Badland, Ed Speleers, and Cathy Tyson.
The opening episode synopsis reveals: 'Dom and Kay are back and working at MI5, but they're struggling to find their feet in the world of intelligence. Dom, ambitious and eager to prove herself, is frustrated to be stuck carrying out menial work in the archives, while Kay misses his former role as a PCSO. Dom takes a big gamble to impress a senior agent, with dangerous consequences for her and Kay.'
Co-creator and writer Gbemisola Ikumelo said: 'It's going to be a bigger, louder, crazier show. I'm actually quite shocked about the things we've been able to achieve in this series.'
