Bergerac Series 2 Premieres to Viewer Acclaim

The second series of the rebooted detective drama Bergerac premiered on Thursday, drawing immediate acclaim from viewers who binge-watched all six episodes in a single day. Set on the island of Jersey, the series follows troubled detective Jim Bergerac as he investigates a murder at a wedding reception while navigating personal challenges as a widower and recovering alcoholic.

Starring Damien Molony in the lead role, the show reimagines the 1980s BBC classic originally portrayed by John Nettles across 87 episodes from 1981 to 1991. This contemporary version, written by Toby Whithouse, focuses on one major case per season, blending intricate police work with Bergerac's emotional recovery. The first series, which aired in February 2025, earned a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and became one of the highest-rated programs on UKTV's UDrama platform.

In the new episodes, Bergerac reluctantly reenters the dating scene at the urging of his daughter, Kim, played by Chloé Sweetlove. He meets Nicola, a visitor to the island portrayed by Camilla Beeput, sparking a tentative connection. Meanwhile, his mother-in-law, Charlie Hungerford, acted by Zoë Wanamaker, begins a romance...