The Split: Barcelona Revisits the Defoe Family in Sun-Soaked Drama

The BBC special explores family dynamics, romance, and personal growth in a new setting, continuing the story of the beloved divorce-lawyer drama.

The two-part BBC special picks up two years after the original series ended, focusing on Hannah and Nathan's family reunion in Barcelona for their daughter Liv's wedding.
Nicola Walker delivers a standout performance as Hannah, balancing her professional life with personal struggles, including a potential new romance with lawyer Archie.
The special shifts the series' tone with a sunlit setting and a focus on personal relationships, offering a reflective and heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and moving forward.
Subplots include the Defoe sisters navigating their own challenges, such as Nina's romantic dilemmas and Rose's evolving relationship with Glen, while Ruth provides sage advice to her daughters.
Critical reception highlights the mix of emotional depth and melodrama, with praise for the cast's performances, though some critics note a departure from the series' earlier nuanced storytelling.