The Pact season 2 — air date, cast, plot, trailer and all we know about the crime drama sequel
It's not long until The Pact season 2 hits our screens and the BBC has told us to expect another 'suspenseful and emotional crime thriller'.
After the success of The Pact season 1 which followed five brewery workers whose lives unraveled when their boss died in suspicious circumstances, creator Peter McTighe has written a brand new six-part story.
BAFTA-winning actor Rakie Ayola played a detective in the first series, but she'll take on the leading role of a social worker whose loyalties are tested when she and her family are confronted by a stranger. Ayola will also be serving as an executive producer on the sequel.
Here's everything we know about the new series, which is a co-commission between BBC Drama and BBC Wales...
The Pact season 2 release date
The Pact season 2 will begin on Monday, October 24 at 9 pm on BBC One. The whole series will be available on the iPlayer from that date and new episodes are set to air on BBC One every Monday night.
The show is a key part of the BBC's Autumn TV schedules and if you need to catch up on The Pact season 1 all six episodes are available on BBC iPlayer.
There is no news about The Pact coming to the US but we will update this page if new information is released.
The Pact season 2 plot
In this six-part series, Rakie Ayola plays social worker Christine Rees, a mother of three children trying to move on after the tragic death of her son Liam, when the arrival of a stranger named Connor, opens the door to a host of dark secrets from Christine’s past.
An official BBC synopsis says... "Christine’s family, oldest son Will, youngest son Jamie and daughter Megan, are trying to get on with their lives after the recent tragic death of their brother Liam. As they look forward to Megan’s wedding, the family have their lives turned upside down when a stranger, Connor, arrives in town claiming a connection that nobody could have imagined.
"As buried secrets come to light, they must consider who they are and grapple with morality and divided loyalty. As their lives spiral out of control, a terrible pact may be all that can save them."
The Pact season 2 cast
Who’s who in The Pact season 2 cast
Christine — Rakie Ayola
Welsh star Rakie Ayola will take on the lead role of Christine. Her previous screen credits include Holby City, Black Mirror and Doctor Who. Most recently she has starred as ACC Vosper in the hit ITV drama, Grace. Christine claims she has no idea who Connor is and refuses to talk to her children about their father Harry, who left when they were young.
Will — Lloyd Everitt (Casualty, The Deceived)
Christine’s eldest son is married with a child and has a successful career in property development.
Jamie — Aaron Anthony (Behind Her Eyes and Emmerdale)
Christine’s youngest son works in a seafront cafe with Megan and isn’t convinced his mother is telling the truth about Connor.
Megan — Mali Ann Rees (Tourist Trap, Hidden)
Megan is about to get married to Gethin and wants to meet Connor after seeing how much the stranger looks like her late brother Liam.
Connor — Jordan Wilks (Freshers)
Connor is the mysterious stranger who turns up and claims to have been raised in care and has been searching for his real family for years.
Kate — Elizabeth Berrington (The Nevers, The Responder)
Kate is a colleague of Christine who’s concerned by Connor’s arrival and helps her friend investigate his past.
Lisa Palfrey (Chloe, Line of Duty), Christian Patterson (Mr Selfridge, In My Skin), Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch, Keeping Faith) and Jacob Ifan (Bang, A Discovery of Witches) will also have prominent roles in the six-part drama.
Rakie Ayola on The Pact season 2
"I'm thrilled to be working again with Little Door and BBC Wales leading this talented cast to bring Pete's wonderfully mysterious story to life," says Rakie Ayola. "As an Exec-Producer on this series, it's hugely important to me to see the wealth of opportunity this production is offering both to established talent and those new to the industry both behind and in front of the camera.”
When it comes to her character, Rakie says she was really intrigued by Christine when she read the script: "She’s like a quiet tiger as a mother and she’ll do anything for her children, but she’s also grieving the loss of a child. I think she feels like Liam’s death was a failure on her part and she's got that grief and guilt. So she's on high alert when it comes to her other children, she doesn’t want to lose any more.
"She's really controlling, but in a very quiet way. You could know her and not know how controlling she is. Her children are used to that, but she’s someone that's just different with different people."
Is there a trailer for The Pact season 2?
Yes, there is a new trailer and it looks like season 2 is going to be just as gripping as the first season. The clip sees Christine saying how hard she has worked to make a life for her kids, but soon a mysterious arrival sends shockwaves through the family... and it looks like it won't be long before secrets are revealed.
How does The Pact season 2 compare to season 1?
Rakie Ayola says: "There are so many twists and turns in this season! It’s odd, because I’ve started to talk to people about it and they’ll tell me they binge-watched the first series, so I feel like I've got a lot to live up to. This is what Pete does best though, just when you think you know where it’s going, it goes in a completely different direction. You think you’re ahead of the game, but you’re not! If you loved series one then this is for you and I hope people enjoy it just as much."
Where was The Pact season 2 filmed?
The new season of The Pact was filmed in Wales, not far from where Rakie Ayola is from: "I grew up in Ely, which is West Cardiff, and when I was a kid, we would go to Barry Island a lot, but we never made it down to Penarth, which is just a few miles further down the road.
"We filmed a lot of this in Penarth and Penarth pier, which is lovely and I never knew it existed. Working there was a real eye-opener for me and it filled me with joy, but also sadness, because I realised it could have been my childhood. I don’t know why my parents didn’t take us there more when we were kids!"
