Everything we know about The Pact Series 2

It’s been announced that hit drama The Pact is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for a second season with an all new cast and story. Here’s everything we know so far about the crime thriller...

20/10/2022

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What to expect from The Pact S2

Bafta-winning actress Rakie Ayola will return to the cast in this suspenseful six-part crime drama, along with show creator Pete McTighe. This season will follow social worker Christine (Ayola), and her children Megan, Will and Jamie, who are trying to get their lives back together after the tragic loss of their brother Liam. However, when a stranger called Connor (Jordan Wilks) comes into their lives claiming to know a dark secret, their loyalties to each other are tested.

the pact series 2 with rakie ayola and jordan wilks

Here’s the BBC’s official synopsis:

"As they look forward to Megan’s wedding, the family have their lives turned upside down when a stranger, Connor (Jordan Wilks), 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 S2 cast

Most of the cast for series 2 of The Pact are new - however, there will be a few familiar faces from season 1:

Rakie Ayola returns as Christine
Laura Fraser as Anna
Julie Hesmondhalgh as Nancy
Jason Hughes as Max
Eiry Thomas as Louie
Helen Gwynn as Cat
Abbie Hern as Tish

New to the cast is:

Aaron Anthony (Behind Her Eyes) as Jamie, Christine’s youngest son
Mali Ann Rees (Tourist Trap) as Megan, Christine’s daughter
Lloyd Everitt (The Deceived) as Will, Christine’s oldest son
Jordon Wilks (Freshers) as Connor
Elizabeth Berrington (The Nevers)
Lisa Palfrey (Chloe, Line of Duty)
Christian Patterson (Mr Selfridge, In My Skin)
Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch, Keeping Faith)
Jacob Ifan (A Discovery of Witches)

How can I watch The Pact S2?

Set in Wales, the murder mystery series will arrive on BBC One on Monday 24th October at 9pm and BBC iPlayer shortly thereafter. Episodes will air weekly but you can also watch the new series as boxset on BBC iPlayer, along with season 1.