Grace series 6: Detective duo Roy and Glenn are back to tackle more 'chilling crimes' in this 'taut thriller'
As tensions run high during an anti-corruption probe, Grace grapples with secrets of his own
Grace series 6 is due to land on our screens any day now, with John Simm and Richie Campbell returning as “tenacious detectives” DS Roy Grace and DS Glenn Branson.
The detective duo are back to tackle more “chilling crimes” in the “taut” ITV thriller that has been running since 2021. And this time, tensions run high during an anti-corruption probe, while Grace grapples with secrets of his own. Yes, more secrets!
Here’s everything we know about Grace series 6, including the plot, cast, start date, and number of episodes.
Is there a series 6 of Grace on ITV?
ITV has confirmed there will be a series 6 of Grace. The detective series, based on the novels of Peter James, will return in 2026 with another set of episodes. And, by the looks of the promo shots released thus far, it looks like Roy Grace and Glenn Branson have had a glow-up!
Author Peter James, who has sold over 21 million copies of his Grace novels, said: “I have been blessed with the most brilliant cast an author could wish for, and the most communicative and creative production team. I’m inundated, daily, with emails from the public both in the UK and around the world telling me how much the series is loved. And that is a true testament to the sheer quality of the episodes.
“I hope there will be many more series to come. They are the best adaptations of my work that I’ve ever experienced. Working with ITV and all involved is a total and ongoing joy.”
That sounds like there’s hope for plenty more series in the future.
What’s the plot?
Grace series 6 will once again follow DS Roy Grace and DS Glenn Branson as they tackle challenging cases in Brighton. This time, the cases are based on Left You Dead, Capture You Dead, Dead Man’s Game, and One Of Us is Dead. The series will also deal with the fallout of the series 5 finale, where Grace learnt that his wife’s death was not suicide.
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Of course, we also know that a dangerous criminal network – the Benchdale crime group – was responsible for the death of Grace’s wife Sandy. The group is now targeting Roy and his son, Bruno.
There are 21 books in the Roy Grace series by Peter James, with a 22nd coming soon. They are, in order:
- Dead Simple (2005)
- Looking Good Dead (2006)
- Not Dead Enough (2007)
- Dead Man’s Footsteps (2008)
- Dead Tomorrow (2009)
- Dead Like You (2010)
- Dead Man’s Grip (2011)
- Not Dead Yet (2012)
- Dead Man’s Time (2013)
- Want You Dead (2014)
- You Are Dead (2015)
- Love You Dead (2016)
- Need You Dead (2017)
- Dead If You Don’t (2018)
- Dead At First Sight (2019)
- Find Them Dead (2020)
- Left You Dead (2021)
- Picture You Dead (2022)
- Stop Them Dead (2023)
- They Thought I Was Dead (2024)
- One Of Us Is Dead (2024)
- As yet untitled Roy Grace thriller coming in autumn 2026
Executive Producer Phil Hunter said: “It’s fantastic to know we are coming back for a 6th series. The recommission is testament to the amazing work the cast and crew do. It’s such a joy to work with such a talented bunch, and I’m thrilled we are back in Brighton filming four more episodes.”
Of course, Grace fans will know the popular detective series is set and filmed in and around Brighton.
What’s the start date?
ITV has teased that new episodes are “coming soon”.
Although we are sworn to secrecy, we can tell you that it will be March or April 2026.
Who is in the cast of Grace series 6?
John Simm will reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for series 6. He’s famous for his roles in The Lakes, Life on Mars, and Mad Dogs.
Top Boy’s Richie Campbell returns as DS Glenn Branson. He’s also known for Liar, Wisting, and The Frankenstein Chronicles.
Zoë Tapper will also be back as Cleo Morey. She and John Simm recently appeared together in I, Jack Wright, which was recently recommisioned for a series 2. Chernobyl’s Laura Elphinstone is back as DS Bella Moy, opposite Outlander’s Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. We Are Lady Parts star Juliette Motamed will also return as DC Vee Wilde.
Like previous series, each episode will have a cast of guest stars. Grantchester favourite Rishi Nair will appear in episode 1. Ali Khan, Sara Powell, Chizzy Akudolu, Dylan Corbett-Bader, Peter De Jersey and Amir Wilson are also faces to watch out for.
How many episodes will it be?
Grace series 6 will be four standalone films. Each film will be 120 minutes.
That’s eight hours of gnarly crime drama, right there.
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