The BBC crime drama This City Is Ours returns for a second series on Sunday, October 25 at 9pm on BBC One, with James Nelson-Joyce reprising his role as Michael Kavanagh. The new series sees Michael's hopes of a fresh start with Diana threatened by questions over Ricardo's death and trouble brewing back in Liverpool.
Shaun Evans and Money Heist star Álvaro Morte join the cast for the new series, bringing two characters with ties to the gang's past. Cast members have confirmed that the drama has been given the green light for a third series.
When does This City Is Ours season 2 start?
The second series is scheduled to return to BBC screens on Sunday, October 25 at 9pm, with a synopsis revealing: "Michael and Diana have barely arrived in their Spanish happy town when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo's death."
The second episode follows on Monday, October 26. The series has eight episodes, with new instalments scheduled to air on Sundays and Mondays. The finale is reported to be expected on Monday, November 23, although that date does not align with an uninterrupted twice-weekly run from October 25. The remaining individual episode dates are not listed in the supplied schedule.
Who writes This City Is Ours?
This City Is Ours is written by Stephen Butchard. His previous credits include the historical drama The Last Kingdom and the Disney+ Mafia drama The Good Mothers.
Teasing the forthcoming series, Stephen said: "A major theme this series is consequences – for every action, there is a reaction – the problem is that some reactions are predictable, but most are not. An action can quite often be considered as a domino – it topples, but that is the beginning and not the end. Again, we explore the delicious human emotions and truth of love, desire, greed, fear, anger, betrayal and the need for status and power."
Who is in the This City Is Ours season 2 cast?
James Nelson-Joyce returns as Michael Kavanagh. New arrivals include Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson. Here is the cast in full:
- James Nelson-Joyce as Michael Kavanagh
- Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams
- Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson (new character)
- Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan
- Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan
- Mike Noble as Banksey
- Kevin Harvey as Bobby Duffy
- Laura Aikman as Rachel Duffy
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Cheryl Crawford
- Álvaro Morte as Felipe (new character)
- Darci Shaw as Melissa Sullivan
What happens in This City Is Ours season 2?
The BBC previously revealed: "Picking up from where things were left at the end of series one, Michael and Diana have barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo's death. Back in Liverpool, tensions continue to bubble amongst the remaining members of the gang. Meanwhile, an old school gangster from Ronnie's era, recently out of prison, wants compensation from the firm."
Ahead of series two, James Nelson-Joyce teased: "At the end of the first series Michael had decided that he wanted to choose a life with Diana, and they left for Spain. At the beginning of series two, that's where we find them, in Happy Town, and it's picture-perfect. Then something happens that drags Michael back to Liverpool, and once again, he has to choose between Diana and his other life - he's a complex mix of ruthless and vulnerable."
Viewers will recall the battle for supremacy between Jamie Phelan and Michael Kavanagh following Ronnie Phelan's death. Jamie eventually seized power while Michael chose a different path.
Is there a This City Is Ours season 2 trailer?
The BBC has released a trailer offering a preview of the new series. The broadcaster announced: "Seen for the first time in the newly released trailer are new cast members Shaun Evans (Until I Kill You, Endeavour) as former gangster Ozzie Thompson, recently out of prison, and Álvaro Morte (Money Heist, Immaculate, The Wheel of Time) as Felipe Guzman, member of the Colombian cartel and younger brother of Ricardo, who was murdered at the end of the first series."
The trailer shows Michael telling Diana: "It's all about us now babe, we look ahead." When asked if he was happy, he replied: "Yeah, I'm happy." One viewer wrote: "Man, had no idea there would be a Season 2. I assumed it was just a miniseries. What a treat! This is great news. Most overlooked show in recent years." Another added: "Best show on TV, looks as good as the first series", while a further comment read: "Best BBC drama for years and years."
This City Is Ours returns to BBC One on Sunday, October 25 at 9pm.
