BBC’S ACCLAIMED CRIME DRAMA SECURES SEASON 3 BEFORE SEASON 2 HAS EVEN FINISHED — AND A DANGEROUS NEW ARRIVAL THREATENS TO TURN LIVERPOOL’S CRIMINAL UNDERWORLD UPSIDE DOWN

The BBC has made a remarkable decision about one of its most gripping crime dramas. With the second season only just arriving on screens, the broadcaster has already confirmed a third — suggesting that the violent struggle for power in Liverpool is far from over.

This City Is Ours, the acclaimed British crime thriller starring James Nelson-Joyce and Hannah Onslow, has officially been renewed for a third season.

The announcement comes following the success of its debut in March 2025, which attracted millions of viewers and earned BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Drama and Leading Actor.

The third season will consist of eight episodes, with filming scheduled to begin in Liverpool in 2027.

A NEW SEASON BRINGS MICHAEL BACK INTO DANGER

Season 2 premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 25 October 2026, bringing viewers back into the dangerous world of Michael Kavanagh.

Played by James Nelson-Joyce, Michael had hoped to escape his criminal past and build a different future with Diana Williams, portrayed by Hannah Onslow.

However, their plans begin to collapse almost immediately.

After barely arriving in Spain, the couple are drawn back into the criminal world they desperately wanted to leave behind.

Questions surrounding Ricardo’s death threaten to expose unresolved tensions, while the remaining members of Liverpool’s criminal organisation struggle to maintain control.

With rival interests emerging, Michael discovers that walking away may be far more difficult than he imagined.

SHAUN EVANS JOINS AS A DANGEROUS NEW PLAYER

One of Season 2’s most intriguing additions is Shaun Evans, best known for Endeavour.

He plays Ozzie Thompson, an old-school gangster recently released from prison who believes he is owed compensation by the criminal organisation.

His arrival threatens to disrupt an already fragile balance of power.

Álvaro Morte, internationally recognised for Money Heist, also joins the cast as Felipe, adding another notable name to the expanding ensemble.

Returning stars include Jack McMullen, Julie Graham, Laura Aikman, Kevin Harvey, Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Mike Noble.

Together, they portray characters caught between loyalty, ambition and the consequences of past decisions.

WHY THE BBC IS ALREADY PLANNING SEASON 3

The early renewal reflects the broadcaster’s confidence in a drama that has already established a strong reputation.

Praised by viewers as “phenomenal”, the series combines organised crime with family conflict, complicated relationships and the personal cost of betrayal.

Unlike conventional police procedurals, This City Is Ours places viewers inside a criminal organisation where trust can disappear overnight.

Its central conflict follows a man trying to leave a dangerous life behind while the people surrounding him continue fighting for power.

That struggle becomes even more complicated as new enemies emerge and old alliances begin to fracture.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Although the BBC has confirmed eight episodes for Season 3, further casting and storyline details have yet to be announced.

For now, the immediate focus remains on Michael’s increasingly dangerous situation in Season 2.

With a former gangster demanding his share, unresolved questions surrounding Ricardo’s death and tensions spreading through Liverpool’s underworld, the story is entering another unpredictable chapter.

The BBC’s decision to commission a third season so early suggests that viewers should not expect every conflict to be resolved quickly.

Season 1 is available on BBC iPlayer, while Season 2 began airing on 25 October 2026. Season 3 is scheduled to begin filming in Liverpool in 2027.

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