ITV have confirmed what the future holds for hit crime drama DI Ray. The show, which stars Parminder Nagra in the title role, is returning for a second series on the channel. 5 ITV crime drama DI Ray is returning for a second series Credit: ITV 5 Starring Parminder Nagra in the lead role, the show premiered back in 2022 Credit: ITV 5 Parminder is reprising her role as DI Rachita Ray Credit: ITV It comes as series two already aired for US audiences earlier this year.
In the new episodes, DI Rachita Ray is on the case to investigate the murder of a high-profile criminal. However, the situation intensifies when racial tensions are ignited from sensitive ethnic issues relating to the case. In turn, this causes a personal conflict for Rachita, as both a British Asian woman and as a police officer.
Read more on DI Ray DI-YING TO KNOW Find out if there will be a second series of DI Ray ray of hope ITV confirms future of DI Ray as Parminder Nagra issues statement to fans She must overcome this to prevent a turf war erupting on the streets of Birmingham. How will Rachita's journey ultimately play out? Gemma Whelan is also returning for series two, reprising her role as DCI Kerry Henderson. Meanwhile, former Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies, who played Owen Armstrong, is back as Superintendent Ross Beardsmore.
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