As a seasoned reader of Peter James’ Roy Grace series, I can’t help but feel like I’m unraveling the threads of a complex tapestry with each new installment. The suspense is as palpable as ever, and the characters are more intriguing than ever before.
*Warning – Contains full spoilers for Grace season 4*
In simple terms, we’ve reached the conclusion of the fourth installment of “Grace,” offering both us viewers and Roy some resolution to the series’ longest-lasting enigma.
After many long years, John Simm’s character, Roy, met his missing wife, Sandy, again. This encounter provided him with a measure of resolution regarding their situation. Yet, this reunion was not without its heavy cost.
Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that we said goodbye to Norman in the series, as actor Craig Parkinson decided not to return for season 5. Interestingly, his character remained with the team, implying that Parkinson made his decision after the filming of the episodes had been completed.
Regardless, the series continues, as a fifth season has already been approved. However, fans are left wondering when they’ll get to watch it.
Read on for everything you need to know about Grace season 5.
When will Grace season 5 be released?
The fifth season of Grace hasn’t been given a release date as of now, but it was confirmed for renewal in March 2024, so fans might not have to wait much longer.
Over time, fresh installments of the series have been rolled out at a reasonable pace, appearing on ITV1 and ITVX annually. Although the specific release date for season 5 might be earlier or later in the year compared to season 4 (which premiered in September), it’s quite plausible that we can expect season 5 to debut around 2025.
We’ll provide updates on this page once more details about when Grace season 5 will be released become available.
What will Grace season 5 be about?
In the fifth season, Grace will take inspiration from an additional four novels penned by Peter James – namely, “Deadly Pursuits”, “Deadly Sight”, “Wanted: Dead or Alive”, and “Find Them Dead”.
For now, we lack detailed summaries (synopses) for each episode. However, we do possess descriptions (blurbs) for all the books that serve as a guide.
As a cinema enthusiast, I’d rephrase that as follows: “In my case, I’m Kipp Brown, a businessman who’s been having an unlucky streak and a gambling addict to boot. I thought attending a football match with my teenage son, Mungo, would offer a brief reprieve – but boy, was I wrong. The nightmare started right there at the stadium.
In just a few moments after reaching the game, Mungo mysteriously vanishes, and Kipp receives a chilling message – someone has kidnapped his child. To secure his child’s safe return, Kipp is faced with a demand for payment.
Detective Roy Grace initially encounters what appears to be a simple abduction case. However, as the investigation unfolds, he delves into the shady criminal side of the city, where norms are twisted and appearances can be deceiving…
In the meantime, the book description for Dead at First Sight reveals: “A man anticipates his cherished one’s arrival at a London airport. Concurrently, a former police officer waits in a Florida Keys bar for his initial date with the woman destined to be his soulmate. These two gentlemen are on the verge of learning that they have been tricked out of nearly all their money – and that these women they believe in don’t actually exist.
During the same span of days, Detective Roy Grace is summoned to probe a supposed suicide in Brighton, but appearances deceive. As he delves deeper into the case, an attractive self-help speaker emerges. It turns out that his identity has been misused for swindling no less than eleven women online.
“The first he knew of it was a phone call from one of them saying, ‘You don’t know me, but I thought I knew you’. That woman is now dead. Roy Grace realises he is looking at the tip of an iceberg. Can he bring down the murderous global empire built on clever, cruel internet scams?”
“In Need You Dead, Lorna Belling yearns to flee her miserable marriage and gets drawn into the allure of a man who seems too good to be true. However, as Lorna discovers, real life often strays far from our carefully laid plans.
Upon discovery of a female corpse, Grace is summoned to the crime scene. Initially, it seems like a straightforward case with a definite main suspect. However, things take an ominous turn when Grace discerns a much more chilling and sinister possibility…
Ultimately, the synopsis for “Find Them Dead” goes like this: After wrapping up his assignment with London’s Metropolitan Police, Roy Grace receives information about a prominent drug lord based in Brighton. On his very first day back on the job, he is summoned to investigate a murder that initially appears senseless.
As I delved deeper into Grace’s investigation, I found myself inexorably being sucked into the sinister orbit of a remorseless drug lord standing trial. A man so cold-hearted that he wouldn’t hesitate to orchestrate the demise of anyone who stood between him and his freedom from court.
Meg Magellan serves on the jury, as her daughter’s life hangs in the balance, threatened by an unknown stranger who demands that if she wishes for her daughter to survive, it’s surprisingly straightforward. At the trial’s conclusion, all Meg needs to do is ensure the jury utters only two words… ‘Not guilty.’
Regarding the ongoing plot of the series, it’s expected that character Roy might seek out his son Bruno, who was mentioned in a letter from Sandy that he discovered following her tragic suicide.
Who will star in Grace season 5?
The majority of main characters from Grace’s fourth season are likely to reappear in the fifth installment, except for Craig Parkinson, who won’t be playing his role as Norman Potting anymore.
Before the premiere of Season 4, Parkinson revealed his choice, and although the final episode left Norman as an integral member of the group, it’s probable that we’ll discover his whereabouts when Season 5 begins.
This time, the main characters will include John Simm, Richie Campbell, Zoë Tapper, Laura Elphinstone, Brad Morrison, and Sam Hoare.
Here’s a full list of the central cast we would expect to be back for Grace season 5:
- John Simm as Roy Grace
- Richie Campbell as Glenn Branson
- Laura Elphinstone as Bella Moy
- Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey
- Brad Morrison as Nick Nicholl
- Sam Hoare as Cassian Pewe
Is there a trailer for Grace season 5?
For now, you can rewatch the trailer for season 4 right here.
Right now on Amazon, you have the chance to buy the Peter James Roy Grace series books that are set to be adapted for season 5. These include ‘Dead If You Don’t’, ‘Dead at First Sight’, ‘Need You Dead’ and ‘Find Them Dead’. Enjoy reading before they come to life on screen!
Grace season 4 will continue on ITV1 and ITVX at 8pm on Sunday 22nd September.
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