The British are renowned for their gripping crime dramas, with a selection of the finest available for streaming in the United States on BritBox. Among these critically acclaimed series is Blue Lights, a captivating Northern Irish police procedural crafted by the talented duo Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson. The show has garnered significant popularity, achieving remarkable success on the BBC in the UK and internationally on BritBox. Following two highly successful seasons that attracted an astonishing over 4 million viewers per episode in the UK, anticipation soared when the announcement was made regarding the renewal of the series for both Seasons 3 and 4.
Nonetheless, fans were taken by surprise at the length of time it took to receive updates about the third season, especially given that only a year separated the first two seasons. It has now been over a year since Season 2 aired on the BBC, and information regarding the continuation of the series has been sparse. However, recent insights have emerged, thanks to an interview conducted with Radio Times during the prestigious BAFTA Television Awards. Stars Siân Brooke, portraying Grace Ellis, and Nathan Braniff, who plays Tommy Foster, offered fans an exciting glimpse into what they can expect from a third season that promises to be the most thrilling yet.
“[It’s] intense, surprising… we’re just coming to the end of it, so we’re about to enter our last week of filming,” Brooke stated, implying that as the production wraps up, more definitive updates should be forthcoming soon. She elaborated, “The writing I think on this one, it just blows it out the water – I don’t know how these guys get better and better, but they do,” a sentiment echoed by Braniff, who remarked, “It’s the best so far this next one I would say, so we’re all super excited for everybody at home to see it.” After acknowledging that the characters are “so finely crafted and drawn,” Brooke emphasized, “There’s a lot of care that’s gone into making them, and they’re very individual. People have related to them and want to know what happens next, where the story will lead us.”
Discover the Thrilling Plot of ‘Blue Lights’ Season 3
Set against the backdrop of the fictional Blackthorn police station in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Blue Lights delivers an action-packed narrative that immerses viewers in a hard-hitting crime series filled with intricately woven mysteries that reward attentive viewers. The show boasts an impressive 92% critical rating along with an 89% audience score on the popular review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its position as a favorite among fans over its first two seasons. As millions eagerly await news on the release of Season 3, let’s delve into the synopsis of the upcoming series:
“Two years into their roles as response officers, Grace, Annie, and Tommy have become accustomed to life under the blue lights. However, their duties will lead them into a sinister underworld concealed beneath the façade of middle-class life, revealing the realms of accountants and lawyers who enable organized crime. The previous political and criminal order has crumbled, giving way to a new global gang rule in Belfast, bringing unprecedented danger closer to home for our officers than ever before.”
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Source: Radio Times
