The sixth series of ITV's detective drama Grace concluded on Sunday, April 19 at 8pm, ending on a cliffhanger as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace's wedding is interrupted and his bride Cleo is kidnapped.
John Simm plays Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a role he has played since the series began. According to major media reports, Richie Campbell returns as Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper returns as Cleo Moray, Laura Elphinstone returns as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison returns as DC Nick Nicholl. Finn Geugan also returns as Bruno. Guest stars for series 6 include Rishi Nair as Neel Siddique, Hannah McClean as Rebecca Langley, and Gurjeet Singh as Devan, according to major media.
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 drama is set in Brighton and Hove and is based on the bestselling novels by Peter James. The series has been adapted for television by writer Russell Lewis. According to major media, Grace first aired in 2021. Peter James expressed enthusiasm about the television adaptation, saying in a press release: "I have been blessed with the most brilliant cast an author could wish for, and the most communicative and creative production team. I'm inundated, daily, with emails from the public both in the UK and around the world telling me how much the series is loved, and that is a true testament."
The series initially attracted over seven million viewers. Viewers have praised John Simm's performance as 'excellent', with one fan on X writing: "John Simm is a ridiculously underrated actor." Another viewer said: "Wonderful to have @ITV #Grace back on my telly. Excellent 1st episode of the new series." However, some viewers thought the storyline was 'unrealistic' and 'predictable'.
I'm sorry that tonight is the last of this series we have loved it my hubster reads the books and he feels that all the characters are brilliantly portrayed - can't wait for next series already.
In the finale, Grace's wedding day with Cleo is interrupted by footage of gang leader Albazi at the hospital where Sandy died. Cleo is kidnapped after fighting off a henchman to protect Bruno. The episode ends with Grace demanding 'What do you want?' from Albazi. The official synopsis also mentions a car accident case and DC Vee Wilde facing her estranged father.
Series 5 revealed that Assistant Chief Constable Cassian Pewe was corrupt and had an affair with Sandy. John Simm said this is the longest he has been involved in any show, stating: "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."
Oh no not the last episode I hope there is more series to come,I really love the drama.
ITV shared behind-the-scenes photographs from the shoot on social media. A teaser trailer for series 6 was shared on Instagram, which includes a voiceover saying 'Something sinister is going on here'. Fans have pleaded for a seventh series, with one viewer writing: "Hurry up with season 7 please." Another said: "Brilliant finale. Edge of the seat stuff! Bring on season 7."
ITV has not officially confirmed a seventh series. ITV will replace Grace with a repeat of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on April 26 at 8pm. At 9pm on April 26, Graham Norton's The Neighbourhood will air. The Neighbourhood launches on Friday, April 24.
Brilliant finale. Edge of the seat stuff! Bring on season 7.
Watched the final this morning. Wow what a cliffhanger ending..... I need more Grace. This has been my Sunday fix for the past month. Roll on season 7.
This is such a good series, just absolutely brilliant, can't wait for the final installment. Can't wait for more series to come.
Hurry up with season 7 please.
I have been blessed with the most brilliant cast an author could wish for, and the most communicative and creative production team. I'm inundated, daily, with emails from the public both in the UK and around the world telling me how much the series is loved, and that is a true testament.
Something sinister is going on here.