Bloodlands Season 2: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

Published On

July 12, 2024

Bloodlands Season 2
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Bloodlands Season 2 continues to delve into its protagonist’s troubled past while unveiling a new mystery. 

After delivering a straightforward detective drama, Northern Irish series Bloodlands returns for another instalment with a new crime to decipher.

James Nesbitt’s DCI Tom Brannick also continues to struggle with his haunting past as an undercover operative. But with a new case reminding him of events he’d rather forget, he must confront the horrors of his previous life to solve another puzzling crime. 

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The new season of the BBC One series is streaming in Australia on BritBox, which also offers complete episodes from Bloodlands Season 1. 

Fortunately for new customers, BritBox still offers a 7-day free trial. 

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Season 2 is set to premiere on BritBox on Thursday, 25 July, with all six episodes likely dropping on the service at once. 

Season 2Release DatesStreaming Service
Episode 1Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox
Episode 2Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox
Episode 3Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox
Episode 4Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox
Episode 5Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox
Episode 6Thur, 25 July 2024BritBox

Season 2 of the procedural crime series is streaming on BritBox from July 25. For a refresher, BritBox also streams all episodes from Bloodlands Season 1. 

BritBox Australia’s catalogue of shows also include more BBC titles with the likes of Line of Duty, Happy Valley, Luther, Hope Street, and more available to stream instantly.

More than third-party series and movies, BritBox also grows its original programming – latest originals include Archie, Three Little Birds, Magpie Murders, Crime, Murder in Provence, and Hotel Portofino.

Thinking of giving the service a try? BritBox Australia still offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. After that, there’s only one streaming tier plan to sign up for, priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 yearly.

There’s already 4K streaming on BritBox, although it’s only supported for selected devices, including Samsung smart TVs with 4K. Users can do concurrent streaming on the BritBox app for up to four devices.

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Bloodlands is a Northern Irish crime drama revolving around Detective Chief Inspector Tom Brannick (James Nesbitt). Tom’s troubled past as an undercover operative somehow finds its way to seep into his present cases. Joining him in his investigations are his trusted colleague DS Niamh McGovern (Charlene McKenna) and boss DCS Jackie Twomey (Lorcan Cranitch). 

In Season 2, DCI Tom and DS Niamh are tasked to investigate a shooting on the shores of Strangford Lough. But when the victim turns out to be someone from Tom’s troubled past, he knows his mysterious death is somehow connected to a secret they had been hiding for years. 

The procedural drama is written and created by Chris Brandon with episodes directed by Pete Travis, Jon East, and Audrey Cook. Bodyguard and Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio executive produced the show alongside Jimmy Mulville, Mark Redhead, Tommy Bulfin, and Tom Lazenby. 

Check out the trailer for the latest season below. 

The complete cast of the series for season 2 are as follows: 

  • James Nesbitt as DCI Tom Brannick
  • Lorcan Cranitch as DCS Jackie Twomey
  • Charlene McKenna as DS Niamh McGovern
  • Chris Walley as DC Billy “Birdy” Bird
  • Lola Petticrew as Izzy Brannick
  • Victoria Smurfit as Olivia Foyle
  • Diarmaid Murtagh as Robert Dardis
  • Jonjo O’Neill as Ryan Savage 

If you’re looking for more crime dramas to watch, there’s plenty of similar TV shows to try on streaming, including other British shows like Shetland, Unforgotten, Vigil, Endeavour, Vera, Death in Paradise, Silent Witness, Hope Street, Father Brown, DI Ray, and many more. 

For US crime dramas, you might find shows like True Detective, Criminal Minds, 9-1-1, Chicago Fire, Law & Order: SVU, and Sugar  just as engrossing. 

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