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BBC orders third season of hit gangster series
20 Oct
Summary
- Gang drama 'This City is Ours' gets a rare third season renewal.
- The renewal occurred before the second season has even premiered.
- The show was 2025's biggest new drama launch with nearly 8.5 million viewers.
The popular BBC gangster drama 'This City is Ours' has secured a rare early renewal for a third season. This decision comes ahead of the highly anticipated second season's premiere, underscoring the show's significant impact.
Launched as 2025's biggest new drama, the series drew nearly 8.5 million viewers for its initial episode. Creator Stephen Butchard expressed determination to surpass previous success with the upcoming second season, hoping the early commission for a third indicates they have achieved this goal.
The series, created by Stephen Butchard, stars Sean Bean and James Nelson-Joyce as rival gang leaders in Liverpool. Season two will see characters Michael and Diana drawn back into conflict in Spain following a death.
New additions to the cast for season two include Shaun Evans and Álvaro Morte. The series is commissioned by Lindsay Salt for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with Sony Pictures Television handling international distribution.
