ITV's Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure returns for second series - what we know so far
There's not long to wait until the new series of ITV's Trigger Point hits our screens
Hit ITV series Trigger Point will be returning to our screens this month, almost two years after the first series aired.
The show, starring Nottingham’s Vicky McClure, had viewers on the edge of their seats in early 2022 and a second series was commissioned within weeks of the final episode.
Trigger Point follows the life of McClure’s character Lana Washington, a Metropolitan Police bomb disposal expert who deals with terror threats in the capital.
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With the show’s second series hitting our screens within a matter of weeks, we’ve rounded up everything we know so far about what to expect.
Please note: the following article contains some spoilers!
When does the new series of Trigger Point start?
Frustratingly, ITV is yet to confirm when the new series will air.
All we know so far is that the first episode will be broadcast in January.
In March last year, ITV confirmed that filming for the new series has started ahead of its release in early 2024.
At the time, McClure said: “After such a great response to the first series of Trigger Point, we are so pleased to be back!
“The scripts are filled to the brim with twists, turns, those explosive moments, and along with our returning cast and brilliant new cast members it’s set to be an exciting shoot!”
What is the new series of Trigger Point about?
Before we get into what the new series could be about, it’s worth reminding ourselves what happened at the end of series one.
In the series finale, it was revealed that Karl Maguire was the bomber behind a string of attacks.
Maguire was shot dead in episode six after strapping a bomb to himself.
So, in terms of what to expect in season two, it looks like the plot will be based on real-world events.
Back in March, ITV said: “In episode one, Lana is just back from secondment training Ukrainian bomb disposal teams, but has not returned to active duty.
“She is giving a routine talk to security officers from major financial institutions about the issues surrounding bomb-centred terrorism, when there is a bomb attack in the heart of the city.
“Lana is closest to the incident, but is she ready to take it on?”
Yes! The trailer for series two was released in December - and it looks like we’re in for some action-packed episodes.
You can watch the trailer here.