BBC’s Bodyguard got the highest ratings and also had the highest number of viewers. Fans are asking whether there will be a second season of Bodyguard. Here is the updated Bodyguard Season 2 Renewal Status and Release Date details.
When will the second season of Bodyguard be released?
Bodyguard is a military drama that was a big success on television. On the 26th of August 2018, BBC One broadcasted the first episode of the season. After a decade, it got the largest number of viewers on BBC. After that, the final episode received 17.1 million views. The series eventually became the most-watched drama on BBC.
Season 2 of Bodyguard is already in the works, and no renewal has been confirmed. They never said anything about Bodyguard being a limited series. As a result, fans are anticipating the arrival of Bodyguard Season 2 and are excited to learn the exact date. The show’s producers will release more details in the coming days.
“It’s probably safe to say we will probably approach any thoughts of a second series with the expectation that it will provide an opening for a third or fourth,” Mercurio said about Season 2 in 2018. As a result, you can anticipate the release of Bodyguard Season 2 quite soon.
The series received a positive response from the viewers, prompting the creators to consider doing more. Bodyguard Season 2 does not yet have a release date. Bodyguard Season 2 can, however, be released by the end of 2021, according to a few reports. It could also be postponed due to Mercurio and Madden’s busy schedules.
Season 2 of Bodyguard – Plot
The Bodyguard series follows Police Sergeant David Budd (Richard Madden), a PTSD-affected British Army war veteran. He can be seen working for the Metropolitan Police Service’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch in London.
He’ll finally be allocated to Julia Montague, the ambitious Home Secretary, as her principal security officer (PPO) (Keeley Hawes). He despises and opposes the few politicians in the region. Montague will be assassinated by a terrorist bombing. Budd would later be convicted of her murder.
Budd, the official has a concern about the terrorist attack. They become suspicious of him, and he sets out to solve the murder mystery. He finally discovers that the whole plot is a well-planned heist involving police corruption. The series also tackles the debate about government surveillance of personal data.
Sergeant David Budd will be assigned to protect a member of the royal family or a foreign dignitary if Bodyguard Season 2 is renewed, according to writer Mercurio. As a result, instead of another politician, Budd will be defending a royal member or foreign dignitary this time.
Cast of Bodyguard Season 2
Richard Madden, who played Police Sergeant David Budd, will be returning in Bodyguard season 2. The following cast members may return, but this has not been confirmed:
- Cmdr Anne Sampson is played by Gina McKee.
- Vicky Budd is played by Sophie Rundle.
- DS Nina Toussaint-White Louise Rayburn is a British actress.
- Ash Tandon As DCI Deepak Sharma
