DI Ray season 2: Release date, cast, plot and trailer

DI Ray season 2: Release date, cast, plot and trailer

As a seasoned movie critic who has spent years navigating the complexities of crime dramas and exploring the depths of human emotions portrayed on screen, I must say that I am thoroughly excited for the return of DI Ray. Having witnessed the captivating performance of Parminder Nagra in the first season, I can only imagine the heights she will reach in this new installment.


As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m eagerly anticipating the return of the gripping ITV crime drama, DI Ray, for its second season! Star Parminder Nagra assures us that we’re in store for yet another exhilarating journey.

Executive Producer Madonna Baptiste expressed her delight that the distinctive mix of fast-paced crime storytelling addressing racial matters resonated with viewers on ITV1.

We’re overjoyed to continue our collaboration with our exceptional team of actors and technicians for another series, all thanks to ITV1 and the viewers who have shown us their backing.

During the subsequent series, “DI Ray from Leicester is probing the homicide of a notable criminal figure.

In the official summary, it’s stated that “Racial tensions flare up due to sensitive ethnic matters linked to the case at hand, placing Rachita in a challenging position, not only as a British Asian woman but also as a police officer. She struggles to maintain peace and prevent a violent territorial dispute from breaking out on the streets of Birmingham.

Read on for everything you need to know about DI Ray season 2.

DI Ray season 2 release date: When is it airing?

DI Ray season 2 arrives on Sunday 20th October.

There are six episodes in total, with the first three airing across 20th, 21st and 22nd.

The final three will air across 27th, 28th and 29th October.

All six episodes will also be available to stream on ITVX from 20th October.

DI Ray season 2 cast: Who’s returning?

DI Ray season 2: Release date, cast, plot and trailer

Alongside Parminder Nagra as Detective Inspector Rachita Ray, the returning cast includes:

  • Gemma Whelan as DCI Kerry Henderson
  • Sam Baker-Jones as DC Liam Payne
  • Steve Oram as DS Clive Bottomley
  • Peter Bankolé  as DS Kwesi Edmund
  • Ian Puleston-Davies as Supt Ross Beardsmore

Jamie Bamber also returns as Ray’s ex-partner Martyn Hunter.

New cast includes:

  • Lauren Drummond 
  • Michael Socha 
  • Patrick Baladi 
  • Witney White
  • Taha Rahim
  • Syreeta Kumar
  • Dinita Gohil

DI Ray season 2 plot: What will happen?

Season 2 picks up two months after DI Ray was suspended.

She’s tasked with investigating a fatal drive-by shooting outside a Birmingham hospital.

Two individuals have passed away – the youthful nurse, Megan Parks, and the leader of a infamous neighborhood criminal organization, Frank Chapman.

DI Ray is hurriedly seeking the truth to prevent the Chapman family’s vengeance from escalating, potentially igniting a full-blown street conflict among the gangs.

For a full breakdown of what happened at the end of season 1, we’ve got you covered.

DI Ray season 2 trailer: Is it available?

Yes – you can watch the thrilling new trailer right now.

Detective Inspector Rachita Ray and her team are once again delving into the realm of organized crime in the fresh season 2 of D.I Ray, starting this coming Sunday, 20th October, airing at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX #DIRay

— ITV (@ITV) October 11, 2024

DI Ray’s second season will debut on ITV1 this coming Sunday, October 20th, at 9pm. Further installments will air throughout the rest of the week.

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2024-10-16 18:03