After the Flood (TV series)
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| Created by | Mick Ford |
| Written by | Mick Ford Roanne Bardsley Nina Metivier Joe Forrest Maxine Alderton |
| Directed by | Azhur Saleem |
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| Composer | Blair Mowat[1] |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Producer | Juliet Charlesworth |
| Cinematography | Phil Wood |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Quay Street Productions |
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| Release | 10 January 2024 – present |
After the Flood is a British crime mystery thriller series created by Mick Ford and directed by Azhur Saleem. It stars Sophie Rundle as a police officer investigating the death of an unidentified man after a flash flood strikes a small English town. The first series commenced airing on 10 January 2024.[2] On 15 November 2024, it was announced that the show has been commissioned for a second series.[3] Series 2 commenced airing on 18 January 2026, with all episodes being released simultaneously on the streaming platform ITVX.[4]
Plot
When an unidentified man is found dead in an underground car park after a devastating flood, PC Joanna Marshall is commissioned to investigate the truth of the man's death.[5][6][7]
Cast
- Sophie Rundle as PC/DC Joanna Marshall
- Anita Adam Gabay as Tasha Eden
- Jonas Armstrong as Lee Ellison
- Daniel Betts as DCI Roy
- Jacqueline Boatswain as Sarah Mackie
- George Bukhari as Keith
- Nicholas Gleaves as DS Phil Mackie
- Faye McKeever as Kelly
- Matt Stokoe as Pat Holman
- Tripti Tripuraneni as Deepa Das
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Molly Marshall
- Philip Glenister as Jack Radcliffe
- Leo Flanagan as Finn
- Arthur McBain as Daniel Eden
- Amy Forrest as Emma
- Jeanette Percival as Amy
- Gary Hanks as PC Gibson
- Nathalie Armin as Layal Ellis (series 2)
- Alun Armstrong as Alan Benson (series 2)
- Steph de Whalley as Harriet Benson (series 2)
- Anil Desai as DCI Ravi Balsara (series 2)
- Jill Halfpenny as DS Sam Bradley (series 2)
- Matthew McNulty as Xav Palmer (series 2)
- Tony Marshall as Fraser Tempest (series 2)
- Roger Morlidge as Geoff Dixon (series 2)
- Oliver Nelson as Declan Rower (series 2)
- Jenny Platt as Donna Rower (series 2)
- Ian Puleston-Davies as Tony Rower (series 2)
- Jason Walsh as Todd Drake (series 2)
Episodes
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 6 | 10 January 2024 | 14 February 2024 | |
| 2 | 6 | 18 January 2026 | 2 February 2026 | |
Series 1 (2024)
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) [8] | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Underwater" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 10 January 2024 | 5.69 | |
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In the wake of a devastating flood, PC Jo Marshall discovers a man's body. As she investigates the suspicious death, the case takes a personal turn changing her life forever. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Arrival" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 17 January 2024 | 5.61 | |
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Jo's actions bring an unwelcome visitor to Waterside when they threaten to reveal her covert investigation. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Connections" | Azhur Saleem | Nina Metivier | 24 January 2024 | 5.74 | |
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Jo grows uneasy about Lee's ties to Tasha and Daniel, while Pat's suspicions deepen as the investigation progresses. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "In Too Deep" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford and Roanne Bardsley | 31 January 2024 | 6.15 | |
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As suspicion mounts around Tasha, Jo makes a crucial breakthrough, just as Molly's safety is suddenly put at risk. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Gathering Storm" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 9 February 2024 | 6.10 | |
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Jo and Tasha uncover a surprising truth about Daniel, bringing Jo one step closer to the killer. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Breaking Cover" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 14 February 2024 | 6.14 | |
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Jo finally gets to the truth but it comes at a price. | |||||||
Series 2 (2026)
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) [9] | |
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| 7 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 18 January 2026 | 3.43 | |
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A year after the devastating flood, Jo Marshall, now a detective, investigates a perplexing murder. | |||||||
| 8 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Azhur Saleem | Joe Forrest | 19 January 2026 | 3.25 | |
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As Jo and Sam struggle to connect Xav Palmer to Todd Drake, a shocking discovery redirects their investigation toward the powerful and secretive Benson family. | |||||||
| 9 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 25 January 2026 | 3.56 | |
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When Jo uncovers that the two murder victims were part of a plot to sabotage a chemical plant owned by Alan Benson, she races against time to track down their missing accomplice. | |||||||
| 10 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Azhur Saleem | Maxine Alderton & Mick Ford | 26 January 2026 | 3.52 | |
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Jo and Sam detain two unexpected suspects, while Mackie makes a shocking discovery. | |||||||
| 11 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Azhur Saleem | Maxine Alderton | 1 February 2026 | 3.59 | |
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Jack and Mackie butt heads over his lost investment with Pat being led to a secluded spot for a rendezvous with Jo, but when someone else shows up his life could be in danger. | |||||||
| 12 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Azhur Saleem | Mick Ford | 2 February 2026 | 3.62 | |
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With both Declan and Pat missing, Jo learns about Sam's true intentions in Waterside. Can Jo convince Sam to help bring down Mackie? | |||||||
Production
The series is produced by Quay Street Productions for ITV and ITVX.[10]
Development
In a press conference announcing the series' commission, executive producers Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee stated their interest in producing the series after Ford presented the outline to them.[11][12][13]
Casting
On 16 February 2023, it was announced that Sophie Rundle was cast as lead character PC Joanna Marshall, alongside Philip Glenister, Lorraine Ashbourne and Nicholas Gleaves.[14]
Filming
Filming for series 1 began in March 2023 in Glossop and New Mills, Derbyshire.[15]
Reception
Lucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded the first episode four stars out of five, praising the quality of the characters and the weaving in of global warming.[16] Nick Hilton in The Independent awarded the series three out of five stars.[17]
References
- ^ "Blair Mowat Scoring ITV's 'After the Flood'". Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "'It's A Sin' EP Nicola Shindler's Quay Street Productions Behind Latest ITV/BritBox International Drama 'After The Flood'". 16 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "ITV renews After the Flood for second season with Peaky Blinders star after cliffhanger ending | Radio Times".
- ^ Fear, Helen (18 January 2026). "After the Flood series 2 cast includes real-life married couple Sophie Rundle and Matt Stokoe". www.tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "After the Flood: Everything you need to know about ITV's latest crime drama". Virgin Radio UK. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Peaky Blinders' Sophie Rundle leads new ITV mystery After the Flood". Radio Times. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Sophie Rundle to Star in New Mystery 'After The Flood'". Tellyvisions. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Weekly top 50 programmes - As Viewed (Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 select date from dropdown box)". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Weekly Top 50 Shows (select date from dropdown box)". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "ITV commissions six part mystery thriller, After the Flood". ITV. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "ITV's After The Flood: this new mystery thriller sounds truly gripping". Stylist.
- ^ "ITV commissions six part mystery thriller, After the Flood". ITV. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Mystery-thriller After the Flood starring Sophie Rundle commissioned by ITV". Royal Television Society. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Sophie Rundle and Philip Glenister star in Quay Street Productions drama". Prolific North. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Ash, Joseph (28 March 2023). "After the Flood ITV: Glossop town centre transformed into set of new police mystery drama". Derbyshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (10 January 2024). "After the Flood review – an unexpectedly riveting disaster drama". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "After the Flood review: classic police procedural meets climate change drama". The Independent. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.