The first series of This City Is Ours drew an average of 6.2 million viewers, with the opening episode reaching over 8.3 million people after its initial launch. Almost three million viewers streamed the series finale ahead of its television transmission in May 2025, demonstrating the high level of audience engagement leading into the new season.
This upcoming release is vital for fans following the dramatic conclusion of the first series. The show, created by Stephen Butchard and produced by Left Bank Pictures, earned BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Drama and Leading Actor. The renewal reflects the significant positive reception from the audience and continued support from BBC Drama.
According to the BBC, the second series follows Michael Kavanagh and Diana Williams as they are pulled into questions regarding Ricardo’s death shortly after arriving in Spain. In Liverpool, remaining gang members face mounting tensions alongside the arrival of Ozzie Thompson, an old-school gangster seeking compensation. The trailer features the return of James Nelson-Joyce as Michael Kavanagh, alongside new cast members Shaun Evans as Ozzie Thompson and Álvaro Morte as Felipe Guzman.
Following the full release on BBC iPlayer, the series will broadcast on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday and Monday nights beginning 25 October.