Ellis was a major hit for Channel 5 when it first aired in 2024 but its series two debut proved to be “uninspiring”.

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Ellis series two has launched and it appears that fans have been expressing the same sentiment about the new season.

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Ellis.

When it first premiered in October 2024, Ellis garnered glowing praise from Channel 5 audiences as straight-talking DCI Ellis (played by Sharon D Clarke) travels across the country assisting local police forces tackling challenging cases.

Therefore fans were eager for its comeback with Ellis launching its second series tonight, Tuesday, March 10, with the opening episode centring on the killing of a generous businessman.

Peter Barron (James Doran) had introduced a fresh programme to support young offenders by giving them jobs at a garden centre but not everyone in the community was pleased with the venture.

It wasn’t long before DCI Ellis and DS Chet Harper (Andrew Gower) were summoned as Peter was discovered dead at his property, launching this week’s case.

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Despite its earlier success, it wasn’t long before fans began voicing complaints about the opening episode of Ellis series two.

“I am not as gripped by the new episode so far,” a viewer remarked.

Another concurred: “Disappointed. Loved the last series, but this has got off to a rather wooden and uninspiring series two.”

A third shared: “New to this but it seems very cliched. Will try and stick with it but so far it’s like it has been written from a kit.”

Another remarked: “Don’t really think much this programme,” whilst someone else commented: “That didn’t really feel like an ‘end of episode one’ scene in #Ellis.

“I suspect this was originally intended to be broadcast as a single two-hour story like the first series, rather than split in two.”

However, some were delighted to see the drama’s comeback, with one fan noting: “Good to have #Ellis back, I’ve been looking forward to it.”

The second series of Ellis will comprise four episodes altogether, with the run divided into two separate investigations. Viewers will be able to discover what became of Peter Barron tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 11 March.

Following this, Ellis will return with a fresh storyline on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18.

Ellis season two continues on Wednesday, March 11, at 9pm on Channel 5.