Bloodlands cast revealed for series 2 of BBC One drama

Bloodlands series 2 has arrived on BBC One – here’s a full run down of who’s on the cast.

The first series aired in 2021 and ended with shocked viewers after revelations about the complex character of DCI Tom Brannick and what his future might entail.

A teaser for the new second series shares: “When the murder of a crooked accountant unravels a trail of greed that threatens to expose his identity as legendary assassin, Goliath, DCI Tom Brannick and the accountant’s widow, Olivia Foyle must keep each other dangerously close.

“As they try to solve the riddle her husband left behind, and become more and more immersed in the puzzle of each other, Tom and Olivia draw in Tom’s fellow officers DS Niamh McGovern, DCS Jackie Twomey and DC “Birdy” Bird, as well as Tom’s daughter, Izzy until deceit and betrayal force Tom to question just what lengths he will go to, to keep his legacy intact.”

Bloodlands 2022 cast

Here’s a full rundown of who’s on the cast of series 2 of Bloodlands:

James Nesbitt plays Tom Brannick
Lorcan Cranitch plays Jackie Twomey
Charlene McKenna plays Niamh McGovern
Lola Petticrew plays Izzy Brannick

Chris Walley plays Birdy
Victoria Smurfit plays Olivia Foyle
Diarmaid Murtagh plays Robert Dardis
Jonjo O’Neill plays Ryan Savage

Watch Bloodlands on TV and online

The new series of Bloodlands currently airs Sunday nights on BBC One at 9PM. The series has six episodes with the final episode on Sunday, 23 October.

You’ll also be able to watch episodes online and catch up via iPlayer where series one is currently available on demand.

A teaser for the last instalment shares: “Tom falters on the tightrope between his police investigation and his illicit pursuit of the murder weapon and the gold, as it all threatens to come tumbling down.”