Grace TV show: will there be a season 3 of ITV crime drama series? Expected release date and cast rumours

ITV drama mini-series Grace is based on the best-selling crime novels of British author Peter James
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The second season of crime series Grace continued to follows the lead detective, Roy Grace, played by John Simm, who cracks cases on his Brighton patch but remains obsessed with a cold case that has haunted him for years.

Ten years ago, Grace’s wife vanished, leaving behind no evidence as to the nature of her disappearance, and no body to bury.

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Unable to solve the mystery of his own wife’s fate, Grace puts all of his energy into new pressing cases, but no matter how many mysteries he solves, he won’t have peace until he uncovers what happened to his wife.

John Simm as Detective Roy GraceJohn Simm as Detective Roy Grace
John Simm as Detective Roy Grace

Whill there be a season 3 of Grace?

Yes, ITV have confirmed that crime series Grace has been renewed for a third season, following the season two finale on 22 May.

What happened in Grace season 2?

Season one of Grace consisted of just one feature-length episode, but season two was four episodes long, each featuring a different case for Grace to take on.

The first episode of the second season concerned a woman who had been brutally murdered, the victim in episode two was a wealthy socialite, and in episode three the remains of a woman are found in a storm drain.

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The final episode of the second season sees a body retrieved from the English channel, and when a further two bodies are discovered the case takes a strange turn.

The second season ended with Grace in a relationship with love interest Cleo, only for him to receive an eleventh hour phone call telling him that his wife might still be alive.

What is the plot of Grace season 3?

So far, ITV has adapted Peter James’ Roy Grace novel series in order and it’s likely that this will continue in season three to maintain continuity.

Therefore, assuming season three is three episodes long it will follow the plot of Dead Like You, Dead Man’s Grip, and Not Dead Yet.

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The plot of the Dead Like You book surrounds two brutal rapes which Grace suspects were carried out by the same perpetrator.

Dead Man’s Grip focuses on a woman who survives a traffic accident only to learn that others involved in the crash were later tortured and killed - and she may be next. When she refuses to go into hiding, Grace and the Sussex police must work to find those determined to kill her.

Not Dead Yet sees a major Hollywood production come to Brighton, but with a stalker on the loose, one of its stars may not be safe.

James has published 18 Roy Grace novels so far, and with another due to be published in September, it’s possible that ITV may continue to adapt the novels across several more seasons of the show.

John  Simm and Richie Campbell star in detective drama GraceJohn  Simm and Richie Campbell star in detective drama Grace
John Simm and Richie Campbell star in detective drama Grace

Who will be in the Grace season 3 cast?

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John Simm is almost certain to return as detective John Grace for the third season.

Simm is well-known for portraying another detective, Sam Tyler, in the crime drama Life on Mars. He is also recognisable for his role as The Master on Doctor Who.

Richie Campbell is also likely to be back as DS Glenn Branson, a colleague and friend of Grace.

Campbell’s other roles include playing Sergeant Nightingale in sci-fi series The Frankenstein Chronicles, and Chris in London gang series Top Boy.

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Zoë Tapper is expected to return as Grace’s partner Cleo. Tapper’s credits include playing Ellen Love in Mr Selfridge, Sam Stenham in Safe House, and Vanessa Jenkins in Rules of the Game.

Other cast members likely to reprise their roles are Craig Parkinson as Norman Potting, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl.

When is the Grace season 3 release date?

An official release date has not been confirmed and filming for the new season has not yet started.

Filming is expected to begin this August, and based on the release of seasons one and two, season three is likely to premiere on ITV in the spring of 2023.

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