Since the turn of the century, crime drama films have managed to gain a lot of popularity. The way the entire police department goes on a hunt to catch the dangerous fugitive seems intriguing on the screen. These crime series depict the killer instinct of a fugitive, police department trying to find out killer’s next target, and then begins a cat-and-mouse chase between the killer and the police. To make the series visually grand and appealing, the makers use VFX technology that enhances the viewing experience of the audience.
Hollywood has a long list of crime drama series, and adding to this list is renowned director Marc Evans’ British crime drama series Manhunt.
Manhunt: The Night Stalker
Based on the life of the fearless Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton, the Manhunt series first premiered in the UK on January 6, 2019. The series was widely appreciated for its gripping storyline and immersive screenplay. On March 6, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season, titled MANHUNT: THE NIGHT STALKER. Season 2 premiered on September 20, 2021, received similar positive responses from audiences as season 1.
The Night Stalker: What You Should Know?
After a gap of more than a year, Martin Clunes is set to reprise his infamous role of detective Colin Sutton on screen. While season 1 focused on the horrendous murder of French student Amelie Delagrange, the season presents the case of the notorious rapist who instigated fear among citizens of southeast London. Here’s everything we know about the series so far.
Release Date
Martin Clune returned as Colin Sutton in Manhunt: The Night Stalker on September 20, 2021. This will be followed by episodes 2, 3, and final episode 4 consecutively on September 21, 22, and 23, respectively. The season will conclude on September 23, 2021.
Cast
Martin Clune is reprising his role as the fearless detective. Apart from Clune, the series also features Stephen Grace, Katie Lyons, Steffan Rhodri, and Claudie Blakley in significant roles. Additionally, the season might feature Bally Gill, Sule Rumi, David Witts, and Diveen Henry in pivotal roles.
Plot
Based on Colin’s written records, the season will bring Colin face-to-face with a London-based notorious serial rapist who has instigated terror in the minds and hearts of townspeople. It will be interesting to experience firsthand the duel between a deadly killer and a fearless cop.
Review
Episode 1 of the second season received a warm welcome from the audience. People loved the first episode, and they are eager to see how the story will unfold in the future. Season 1 is among the most popular iTV shows in 2019, and it looks like season 2 would be no different.
Conclusion
After a break of more than a year, the cast and crew of Manhunt returned to set the screens on fire with their fabulous performance and strong direction. With an average rating of 7.4 on IMDb, season 1 was already a success among the audience. It seems that season is all set to take the same route of success, with Ed Whitmore taking charge as the writer and Marc Evans returning as the director.
After the smashing response on episode 1, it’s up to the makers to keep up with this momentum and make this season a success like the first one. Stay tuned for more updates.
