Filming Underway on Highly Anticipated Second Series of ITV Thriller After the Flood

London, 3 January 2026 – Cameras are rolling once again in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire as production begins on the second series of ITV’s gripping mystery thriller After the Flood. The six-part drama, produced by Manchester-based Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios) with BritBox International as co-production partners, promises more high-stakes tension, natural disasters, and dark secrets in the fictional town of Waterside.

Created and written by BAFTA-nominated Mick Ford, the series was recommissioned following the success of its debut season in 2024, which drew praise for its blend of environmental catastrophe and police procedural. ITV’s Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair-Jones, who oversees the project, hailed it as a standout in the channel’s slate.

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Sophie Rundle reprises her lead role as PC Jo Marshall, now newly promoted to detective after her dogged pursuit of justice in the flood-ravaged aftermath of series one. Known for her standout performances in Gentleman Jack and Peaky Blinders, Rundle also serves as an executive producer alongside Nicola Shindler, Richard Fee, and director Azhur Saleem.

Returning alongside her are key cast members Nicholas Gleaves (The Crown) as the troubled Sergeant Phil Mackie, Lorraine Ashbourne (Sherwood, Bridgerton) as Jo’s mother Molly Marshall, Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) as enigmatic developer Jack Radcliffe, Matt Stokoe (Bodyguard) as Jo’s husband Pat Holman, and Faye McKeever (The Responder) as Kelly Kamali.

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The ensemble expands significantly with exciting new additions. Veteran actor Alun Armstrong (Sherwood, Breeders) joins as Alan Benson, while Jill Halfpenny (The Long Shadow) steps in as DS Sam Bradley, Jo’s new investigative partner. Ian Puleston-Davies (Pennyworth) plays Tony Rower, and Matthew McNulty (The Jetty) portrays Xav Palmer.

Further bolstering the cast are Oliver Nelson as Declan Rower, Roger Morlidge as Geoff Dixon, newcomer Lola Brown as Izza, and Tony Marshall as Fraser Tempest. Returning supporting players include Tripti Tripuraneni as PC Deepa Das, Heider Ali as DS Babak, Leo Flanagan as Finn, Jacqueline Boatswain as Sarah Mackie, George Bukhari as Keith Kamali, and Maui Connock as Sophie Kamali.

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Casting director Andy Pryor praised the “brilliant writing by Mick Ford,” noting that the calibre of talent reflects the compelling characters and thrilling storyline.

The new series picks up with Jo delving into a baffling murder case amid escalating environmental threats. As moorland fires rage and the risk of further devastating floods looms, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances. Jo’s pursuit of the killer uncovers deep-rooted corruption within Waterside’s police force – corruption that extends dangerously close to her own family. Forced to operate in secret, Jo faces personal and professional peril as she battles influential forces in the town.

Directing duties are shared by Azhur Saleem (Doctor Who), returning for episodes 1-3, and Tom McKay for the final three. Fiona McAllister produces, with executive producers including Ford, Shindler, Fee, Saleem, Rundle, Kennair-Jones for ITV, and Robert Schildhouse and Stephen Nye for BritBox International.

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After the Flood series two will premiere on ITV1 and STV, streaming simultaneously on ITVX and STV Player. International viewers can catch it on BritBox in North America, Australia, and the Nordics, with transmission dates to be announced later.

With its mix of pulse-pounding drama, topical climate threats, and moral ambiguity, the return of After the Flood is set to captivate audiences once more. Filming continues across picturesque yet perilous locations in the North West, bringing Waterside’s simmering tensions vividly to life.