The Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, and Adam Rothenberg fronted crime-drama set during the weeks and months following the infamous Jack The Ripper murders, will return in 2014 with 8 brand new 60-minute episodes.
Via official press release:
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning says: “Quality and ambition run through Ripper Street, from Richard Warlow’s original scripts, the incredible cast and the captivating direction. All combine to create a period series with a modern and gripping edge that will return for a second series in 2014.”
Creator and writer Richard Warlow says: "I am enormously grateful to have been given the opportunity to return to 'H' Division once more and will be working tirelessly to ensure that those who have joined us each week will find ever more compelling crime-fighting thrills down on Ripper Street the second time around. The series will move forward into the 1890s: the death rattle of a century coming to a close, the labour pains of a modern world on the rise. It is this sense of climax and calamity that, week by week, our heroes will confront with conviction and heroism."
Will Gould, Head of Drama Tiger Aspect Productions says: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Richard Warlow will be taking us on another unforgettable walk on the wild side of 1890s Whitechapel. Series two will again explore the dark and extraordinary secrets of the Victorian world, and will further mine the hopes and hidden complexities of our heroes.”
Ripper Street premiered strong with over 7 million viewers, and has consistently mustered solid figures of over 6.5 million ever since despite tough competition from ITV's Mr. Selfridge.
This is very welcome news! I've enjoyed this first series of Ripper Street immensely and was hoping it would be given a second. The writing is strong, the characters are engaging and I can't wait for each new episode to air so I can find out what happens next in their lives.
ReplyDeleteThis series is a perfect example of why I love British drama.