According to reports, the series began in 2021 and has been adapted for television by writer Russell Lewis. The drama is based on the bestselling novels by Peter James, who praised the production team and cast in a press conference.
Returning cast members include Richie Campbell as Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. Guest stars in the sixth season include Rishi Nair as local businessman Neel Siddique, Hannah McClean as Rebecca Langley, and Gurjeet Singh as Devan.
This is the longest I’ve been involved in any show! But it’s such a joy to do, and to be surrounded by a team like this for large chunks of the year makes it impossible to turn down. I’m really looking forward to seeing where Roy’s journey goes in this series.
The plot of the sixth season follows on from the revelation in series 5 that Assistant Chief Constable Cassian Pewe was corrupt and had an affair with Sandy. In the final episode, which is set to air on Sunday, April 19, at 8pm, Grace prepares to marry Cleo Morey, but his life takes a devastating turn. The team investigates a car accident where a local hotelier was killed by a driver who fled the scene, while DC Vee Wilde faces a challenge when she comes face-to-face with her estranged father.
Audience reception has been mixed, with viewers praising the new series and John Simm's performance on social media. However, some viewers found the storyline unrealistic and predictable. ITV promoted the season by sharing a teaser trailer on Instagram.
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The future of the series beyond the sixth season is uncertain, with no confirmation of a seventh season. The series will be replaced in its Sunday night primetime slot by a repeat of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire with Jeremy Clarkson on April 26 at 8pm, followed by Graham Norton's The Neighbourhood at 9pm.