Move over, Saint Marie — Jersey’s getting darker by the minute. Following a wave of critical praise and a perfect100% Rotten Tomatoes score,Bergeracis officially returning for Season 2 on U&Original. A reimagining of the classic 1980s BBC series, the modernBergeracstarsDamien Molony(Brassic) as Jim Bergerac, the troubled Channel Islands detective now retooled for a grittier generation.
The second season is already in production on the island of Jersey, and the cast is expanding.Adrian Edmondson(Midsomer Murders) andLesley Sharp(Red Eye) are joining the series as Nigel and Monica, respectively. Edmondson plays a love interest forZoë Wanamaker’sreturning character Charlie, while Sharp’s role hints at new emotional entanglements for Jim. Developed byBeing HumancreatorToby Whithouse, the show was hailed in its debut run as a moodier, more psychologically rich take on the beloved sleuth. The updated synopsis for Season 2 reads:
“Troubled detective Jim Bergerac is forced to confront a troubling past case when a wealthy woman is murdered, pushing him to overcome personal demons and reignite his investigative prowess to navigate family tensions and law enforcement scrutiny.”
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Returning cast members includePhilip Glenister(Life on Mars),Robert Gilbert(Big Boys), andLuke Nunn(Grantchester). The first season quickly found fans on U&Original, with some praising the new version as “brilliant” and “a great binge,” while others took issue with the darker tone and shift away from the original’s understated humor.
But many agree: Damien Molony owns this new Bergerac. AsThe Timeswrote, “Welcome back, Jim.”Digital Spypraised the reboot’s clever narrative pivots, andThe Nightlydeclared Molony “persuasively carries Bergerac’s darkness and dynamism.” Which is a very wordy was of saying the show is really good and so is the actor. Of course, not everyone was on board — some longtime fans of the 1980s version felt the newBergeraclacked the charm ofJohn Nettles’original portrayal. Still, with high-profile additions to the cast and a committed creative team, Season 2 aims to deepen the character’s mythology while continuing to explore crime, trauma, and redemption on the island of Jersey.
All six episodes ofBergeracSeason 1 are now streaming onU, with Season 2 expected to premiere in 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest updates on your favorite British crime dramas.
