BBC Releases Trailer for This City Is Ours Season Two

The BBC has unveiled a new trailer and promotional artwork for the second season of This City Is Ours, bringing the Liverpool-set crime drama back to television on October 25. All eight episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from that Sunday, while BBC One will broadcast episodes on Sunday and Monday nights at 9 p.m., according to the BBC's announcement.

The upcoming season continues the story of Michael Kavanagh, played by James Nelson-Joyce, and his partner Diana Williams, portrayed by Hannah Onslow. The new episodes explore the fallout from a gangland killing, growing tensions among the remaining criminals in Liverpool, and the return of an experienced gangster seeking compensation.

The trailer also introduces two significant additions to the cast: Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson, a former gangster recently released from prison, and Álvaro Morte as Felipe Guzman, a member of a Colombian cartel. Felipe is the younger brother of Ricardo, whose murder at the end of the first season drives part of the new storyline.

According to the BBC's season two synopsis, Michael and Diana have barely arrived in Spain when they are pulled back into events surrounding Ricardo's death. Meanwhile, divisions deepen among the gang members still operating in Liverpool, while Ozzie seeks compensation from the organization associated with the late Ronnie.

Returning cast members include Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan, Mike Noble as Banksey, Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan, Laura Aikman as Rachel Duffy, Kevin Harvey as Bobby Duffy, Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Cheryl Crawford, Darci Shaw as Melissa Sullivan, Adam Abbou as Freddie, and Bobby Schofield as Bonehead.

The BBC commissioned eight 60-minute episodes of the drama, which is created and written by Stephen Butchard. Robbie O'Neill contributes an additional episode, while Saul Dibb returns as lead director alongside John Hayes, with Chris Baugh also directing. Left Bank Pictures produces the series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and Sony Pictures Television handles international distribution.

Filming took place in and around Liverpool, with additional production work in Spain. The series' connection to the wider Liverpool area also extends to Wirral and Haydock, where local reports have identified filming activity associated with the production.

The second season follows the show's successful debut in March 2025. According to the BBC, the first season has averaged 6.2 million viewers, while its opening episode attracted more than 8.3 million viewers, up from an initial overnight audience of 1.9 million. Nearly three million people streamed the finale before its BBC One broadcast in May 2025.

The first season also received BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Drama and Leading Actor for Nelson-Joyce. The actor won the Best Breakthrough Talent Award at the RTS North West Awards 2025 for his performance as Michael Kavanagh.

The BBC will release the complete second season on BBC iPlayer on Sunday, October 25, with the television run beginning the same day and continuing on Sunday and Monday nights at 9 p.m.