Series synopsis
Ellis is a British mystery crime television series that premiered on 5 on October 31, 2024. It was created by Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Paul Logue. It stars Sharon D. Clarke, Andrew Gower and Alison Harding.
DCI Ellis, a tenacious cop, is parachuted into failing investigations alongside her partner DS Harper. Each case will bring her to a different police station where she'll have to not only immerse herself in the case, but also win over the local police.
Premise
DCI Ellis, a tenacious cop, is parachuted into failing investigations alongside her partner DS Harper. Each case will bring her to a different police station where she'll have to not only immerse herself in the case, but also win over the local police.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sharon D. Clarke as DCI Ellis
- Andrew Gower as DS Harper
- Alison Harding as ACC Leighton
Guest cast
- Daire Scully as Rowan Edwards
- Wayne Foskett as Michael Edwards
- Tom McKay as Eric Mercer
- Barry O'Connor as Peter Kelly
- Chris Reilly as DCI Jim Belmont
- Catherine Walker as Louise Edwards
- Michael Wildman as Stephen Mason
- Kaye Wragg as Linda Bradley
- Noa Baurain as Rain Bradley
- Tallulah Evans as Carrie Booth
- Beau Gadsdon as Amy Mercer
- Freya Hannan-Mills as Maggie Bradley
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 31, 2024 | November 14, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 4 | March 10, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hanmore When 18-year-old Rowan Edwards is found dead, DCI Ellis is called on to take over the investigation. She digs under the surface and sees that the town's parents know nothing about the lives of their children. |
October 31, 2024 |
| 2 |
Callorwell When Ellis investigates the vanishing of a local detective, she finds that the closed ranks of the police station are impenetrable. But soon, an extraordinary web of secrets unravels. |
November 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
Brindleton Ellis investigates the case of two missing honeymooners and, as intrusive internet sleuths descend, she must delve into the village's tangled past. |
November 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashenham (1) | March 10, 2026 |
| 2 | Ashenham (2) | March 11, 2026 |
| 3 | Elmsly (1) | March 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 31, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |