ITVX’s Red Eye Season 2: An Unmissable Psychological Thriller Experience
ITVX’s Red Eye Season 2: An Unmissable Psychological Thriller Experience
The Plot Unfolds
ITVX viewers are abuzz with excitement over the highly anticipated second season of Red Eye, featuring stellar performances by Jing Lusi (Crazy Rich Asians) and Martin Compston (Line of Duty). This six-part psychological thriller made its debut on New Year’s Day and has already ensnared audiences with its gripping narrative and outstanding acting.
The series follows Detective Sergeant Hana Li, who becomes embroiled in a perilous hostage situation at the US Embassy. While Richard Armitage portrayed Dr. Matthew Nolan in the first season, which ranked among ITV’s top ten dramas of 2024 and amassed nearly 30 million streams on ITVX, Martin Compston joins the cast as Clay Brody, Head of Embassy Security.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
Before its release, HELLO!’s Acting TV Editor Nicky Morris lauded the show, stating, “Martin Compston has a knack for choosing compelling scripts, having starred in gripping dramas like Line of Duty and Fear. He will undoubtedly be a fantastic addition to an already captivating show. If season two is even half as nail-biting as the first, I’ll certainly be binge-watching all six episodes.”
Viewers have flocked to social media to share their enthusiasm for the second season. One viewer tweeted, “Can’t stop watching. Amazing cast and storyline,” while another commented, “OMG, season one was incredible! I didn’t think it could get any better, but it did. It was SO good, I couldn’t stop watching! Please make another season!!!”
The Cast and Their Roles
The second season revolves around DS Hana Li, who must form an unlikely alliance with Clay Brody, the Head of Embassy Security. The synopsis reads: “Inside the US Embassy, the celebrations for a newly-appointed US Ambassador to London are disrupted when a call threatening to blow a British plane out of the sky if anyone leaves triggers an immediate embassy lockdown, trapping guests and staff inside. That’s when the murders begin, landing Hana Li, a British cop, in a political and jurisdictional nightmare.”
Compelled to join forces with the Head of Embassy Security, Clay Brody, played by Martin Compston, a former colleague who once betrayed her, Hana must overcome her distrust of him and focus on the investigation… because this time, it’s personal. The plane that will be blown up is a government jet, and Director General Madeline Delaney is on board.
With a killer wreaking havoc inside the Embassy and evading them at every turn, Hana and Brody must uncover who is behind the treacherous plot before time runs out for the hostages within the Embassy and the passengers on board Delaney’s plane.
Meet the Cast
Jing Lusi reprises her role as DS Hana Li, alongside new guest star Martin Compston. They are joined by Lesley Sharp as the Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and Jemma Moore as journalist Jess Li.
Returning cast members include Jonathan Aris, Robert Guilbert, Cash Holland, and Steph Lacey. New cast members include Isaura Barbe-Brown, Nicholas Rowe, Danusia Samal, Trevor White, and Guy Williams.
During filming, Jing Lusi expressed her excitement: “I’m incredibly thrilled to return to the world of Red Eye and excited to share this rollercoaster with the brilliant Martin Compston.”
Martin Compston added, “I’m delighted to be joining the Red Eye team. Hoping to build on the massive success of the first series and give viewers another thrilling ride.”
Don’t miss out on the thrilling action and suspense of Red Eye Season 2, now streaming on ITVX. For more information, visit the official ITV website.
