Channel 4’s biggest drama of 2025 is to return for a second series with Jessica Hynes (Spaced, W1A) joining the cast.
Patience averaged 4.2m viewers and filming is currently underway in York.
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama (The Couple Next Door, Professor T), the extended 8 episode series is centred around Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis), a young autistic woman who’s based at the police criminal records department of City of York Police.
Having now established herself as an invaluable member of the team, she brings her unique insight into a series of perplexing cases.
“The response and popularity of Series 1 was staggering, so I am beyond thrilled to dive back into the world of Patience for a Series 2, especially because we have some brilliant new cases to crack. Buckle up!” said Ella Maisy Purvis.
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However, a new boss Detective Frankie Monroe (Jessica Hynes) brings a very different management style, and it proves tricky for them both to navigate.
“I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Patience as DI Frankie Monroe – I hugely enjoyed the first series as a viewer and looking forward to joining the team for the second series to be in the middle of the action,” added Hynes.
Also returning are Nathan Welsh (Trying, Am I Being Unreasonable?) as DS Jake Hunter, Mark Benton (Smoggie Queens, Shakespeare and Hathaway) as Calvin Baxter, Adrian Rawlins (Chernobyl, Living) as Douglas Gilmore, Ali Ariaie (The Great, Doctor Who) as DC Will Akbari, Connor Curren (Dodger, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) as Billy Thompson, Liza Sadovy (A Real Pain, The Rumour) as Dr. Loretta Parsons and Tom Lewis (Gentleman Jack, Redeeming Love) as Elliot Scott.
“We’re so proud of Patience’s success in the UK and the extended recommission is a real testament to the quality of our cast and talented crew, guided by our outstanding director Maarten Moerkerke,” explained Jo McGrath, Chief Creative Officer at Eagle Eye Drama, which is part of ITV Studios.
“Series 2 promises to be even more action packed, culminating with a nail-biting hostage storyline and a shocking family revelation for Patience.”
Patience is adapted from the original series Astrid & Raphaëlle produced by JLA Productions for France TV,.
Six of the episodes from series two are written by Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers with additional episodes written by Rachel Smith and Jacqui Honess-Martin.
