Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Ridley Season 2 Debuts on ITV1 and ITVX With Jazz-Infused Crime Thriller

Adrian Dunbar returns as the grief-stricken Alex Ridley in a four-episode run that weaves a violent jewellery heist into a recurring jazz-club narrative

Overview

  • All four feature-length episodes began streaming on ITVX on 10 August following the two-hour opening instalment, which aired on ITV1 at 9pm.
  • Adrian Dunbar reprises his role as retired DI Alex Ridley, who returns as a police consultant still grappling with the loss of his wife and daughter.
  • The opening episode centres on a jewellery heist that escalates into a murder inquiry, introducing guest appearances from John Henshaw and Christine Bottomley.
  • A distinctive musical device underpins the series as Ridley co-owns a jazz club and performs songs written by Richard Hawley to reflect his inner turmoil.
  • Early responses have ranged from harsh criticism of the show’s tone to praise for its suspenseful plotting and innovative use of music, highlighting mixed critical and audience reactions.