The hit detective drama Bergerac returned to TV screens on Thursday night with its anticipated second season, and viewers have wasted no time getting stuck into the new six episodes.

The Jersey-set series, a reboot of the BBC’s 1980s series led by John Nettles, stars Damien Molony as the iconic detective Jim Bergerac, who navigates life as a widower and recovering alcoholic while solving complex cases on the island.

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Damien Molony stars as Jim Bergerac

Writer Toby Whithouse’s reimagining of the original series was a huge hit with audiences upon its release in 2025 and was the highest-rated series on the TV and streaming channel U&Drama last year.

Before you dive into the new episodes, find out what viewers are saying about the show and what leading man Damien told HELLO! about season two.

What are viewers saying about Bergerac?

Viewers have hailed the new series as “brilliant,” with many binge-watching all six episodes in one go.

Taking to social media, one person penned: “That’s the new series of #bergerac binge watched. What a cast. I enjoyed it,” while another added: “Brilliant. Love it.”

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Viewers have been binge-watching the new six-part series

A third viewer compared the new episodes to the first season, writing: “I’ve just finished it! So so good, much better than S1. The only trouble now is that I have to wait another year until S3!!”

What to expect from season 2

In season two, Bergerac faces one of his most challenging cases when shocking events unfold at a wedding reception in Jersey.

As for his personal life, Jim ventures back into the world of dating, with the encouragement of his daughter Kim (Chloe Sweetlove). He doesn’t hold out much hope of meeting someone until he crosses paths with Nicola (Camilla Beeput), a visitor on the island.

The synopsis continues: “Romance is also in the air for Bergerac’s formidable mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Zoë Wanamaker), who has found a new man in her life, the effervescent, charming Nigel.

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Camilla Beeput plays Nicola

“But in the same breath as meeting Nicola, Bergerac is pulled into his next big case when the groom at a wedding reception is found murdered in his hotel room. Could the groom’s final words hold the key to the killer’s identity? Jersey needs their best detective to start digging.”

What has Damien Molony said about season 2?

Teasing the new series in an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Damien said fans can expect “lots of twists and turns” and ” all those wonderful elements that make a great detective series”.

“What I was really excited about series two was, was a chance to see a new side of Jim,” said the Irish actor.

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Bergerac faces one of his most challenging cases in series two

“Series one was defined by his grief. We’re now 18 months further down the line and people are starting to move on,” he continued. “His daughter Kim is moving on. She’s moving to a music school in England. Charlie Hungerford is moving on, she’s dating, and so Jim’s in danger of being left behind. His support network is kind of disappearing.

“So he is now tentatively, dare I say, reluctantly, dating and starting to put the building blocks to his life back in place,” explained the actor, adding: “But of course, it wouldn’t be a good TV series if we didn’t challenge that.”