DI Ray season 2 start date, cast and episode count: Everything to know about the ITV drama

DI Ray fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the show for its second season on ITV.

It's been a couple of years since viewers last saw DI Rachita Ray, played by Parminder Nagra, in the Birmingham-based series.

The last time we saw her, the detective inspector was suspended by the police chief pending further investigation, leaving fans wondering where her career will stand as she comes back for more.

DI Ray season 2 release date

The good news is that the wait is nearly over, with just a few days left until the popular series returns after a two-year hiatus.

DI Ray's second season is set to premiere on Sunday, October 20, on and ITVX, reports .

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DI Ray season 2 cast

Parminder Nagra, known for her roles in Bend It Like Beckham and ER, will be reprising her role as DI Ray.

She'll be joined once again by Game Of Thrones' Gemma Whelan as DCI Kerry Henderson, Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber as DI Martyn Hunter, and Code 404's Steve Oram as DS Clive Bottomley.

Coronation Street's Ian Puleston-Davies will also return as Superintendent Ross Beardsmore, alongside The Chelsea Detective's Peter Bankole as DS Kwesi Edmud.

New faces joining the cast for the second season include Patrick Baladi, Witney White, Michael Socha, Syreeta Kumar, and Dinita Gohil.

DI Ray season 2 episode count

The second season of DI Ray will comprise six episodes, with the first episode premiering on October 20, followed by the second and third episodes on October 21 and 22 respectively on ITV.

Viewers will then have to wait until the next week for the remaining three episodes, which will air on October 27, 28 and 29.

Alternatively, fans can binge-watch all six episodes on ITVX from the drama's initial release date on October 20.

DI Ray season 2 premieres on Sunday, October 20, on ITV and ITVX.