Suspect Season 2: Release date, cast and what to expect

The highly-anticipated return of the mystery drama series "Suspect" is finally here. Two years after its debut, "Suspect Season 2" is set to air with Anne-Marie Duff reprising her role as Dr. Susannah Newman.

The new season will premiere on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Wednesday, July 17th, with the first two episodes airing back-to-back, followed by episodes 3 and 4 on Thursday, July 18th at the same time, as mentioned in a report by Radio Times.

New Additions to the Cast

The second season of "Suspect" welcomes an impressive lineup of new characters. Notable additions include Dominic Cooper, known for his role in "The Gold," and Vinette Robinson from "Sherlock." Other new cast members are Tamsin Greig ("Friday Night Dinner"), Eddie Marsan ("Back to Black"), Celine Buckens ("The Castaways"), Nicholas Pinnock ("Top Boy"), and Gina McKee ("The End We Start From").

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Ben Miller returns as Richard, but James Nesbitt's character, Danny Frater, will not be returning this season, as per the Radio Times report.

Plot Overview

"Suspect Season 2" picks up from where the first season left off, with Dr. Susannah Newman now on a desperate quest to stop a self-confessed serial killer.

The official synopsis reveals that a new client, Jon, played by Dominic Cooper, admits under hypnosis that he is a murderer and plans to kill another young woman that evening. With her former lover, Detective Superintendent Richard Grove (Miller), refusing to take action, Susannah is forced to embark on a dangerous mission to save a potential victim's life, a mission that mirrors her own personal loss.

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Season 1 Recap

In its first season, "Suspect" starred James Nesbitt, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Miller, Joely Richardson, Richard E. Grant, Niamh Algar, Antonia Thomas, Sacha Dhawan, Sam Heughan, and Imogen King.

The plot centered around Danny Frater (Nesbitt), who was investigating the mysterious death of his estranged daughter, initially believed to be a suicide. The gripping narrative and stellar performances left fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Premiere Details

"Suspect Season 2" is scheduled to begin its broadcast on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Wednesday, July 17th, promising a night of suspense with its double-episode premiere. The following night, episodes 3 and 4 will continue the thrilling story at the same time slot.

FAQs:

Will there be a Season 2 of Suspect?
Two years after its first season aired, the mystery drama series "Suspect" is returning for its second season, with Anne-Marie Duff stepping into the lead role. Duff reprises her character Susannah, while James Nesbitt's Danny Frater is not expected to return.

What does the ending of Suspect mean?
In the final installment of "The Suspect," Joe O'Loughlin's name was cleared, and the truth behind the conspiracy to frame him for Catherine McCain's murder was exposed. The real murderer, who also killed Joe's former patient Cara (played by Bronagh Waugh) and several others, was revealed.