'The Tourist' Season 2 Premieres with Lower Ratings

Jamie Dornan's BBC drama sees drop in viewership, beaten by ITV's 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office'

The second season of 'The Tourist' premiered on BBC One on New Year's Day, with the action shifting from Australia to Ireland.
The series, starring Jamie Dornan, saw a significant drop in viewership compared to its first season, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in for the premiere, compared to 4.6 million for the show's first-ever episode.
The series was beaten in ratings by ITV's 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office', which was watched by 3.6 million viewers.
The second season continues the story of Dornan's character, Elliot, an amnesiac on the run, and his girlfriend Helen, played by Danielle Macdonald.
While a third season has not been confirmed, the show's creators have suggested that the series could continue to reinvent itself with new locations and characters.