Happy Valley: Season 2, DIRECTED BY Sally Wainwright. Darker shadows loom in Happy Valley: Season 2. Crimes escalate, lives collide.
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Happy Valley: Season 2 - Synopsis:
Happy Valley is a British crime drama television series that aired its second season in 2016. The show is set in the Calder Valley, a rural region in Northern England, and follows the story of police sergeant Catherine Cawood as she deals with a new series of crimes in her area.
Season 2 picks up where the first season left off, with Catherine still reeling from the events of the previous season. She is now tasked with investigating a string of brutal murders that are linked to a serial killer named John Wadsworth, who is played by Kevin Doyle.
As Catherine delves deeper into the case, she discovers that John is a former colleague who has been leading a double life. He is married to a woman named Clare, played by Siobhan Finneran, who is also Catherine's sister. This revelation adds an extra layer of complexity to the case and creates tension within Catherine's family.
Meanwhile, Tommy Lee Royce, the local drug lord who was responsible for Catherine's daughter's death, is still at large and causing trouble in the community. Catherine is determined to catch him and bring him to justice, but this proves to be more difficult than she anticipated.
The second season of Happy Valley delves deeper into the personal lives of its characters, including Catherine's family and colleagues. We see more of Catherine's struggles with her grief and her relationship with her grandson, Ryan. We also get to know John and Clare's family, which adds a new dimension to the show.
The writing in season 2 is just as strong as in the first season, with intricate plot twists and turns that keep the audience engaged. The performances from the cast are also excellent, with Sarah Lancashire delivering another powerful performance as Catherine Cawood. Siobhan Finneran is also fantastic as Clare, and Kevin Doyle gives a chilling portrayal of John Wadsworth.
Overall, Happy Valley: Season 2 is a worthy follow-up to the first season. It maintains the tense and gripping narrative while exploring new themes and characters. The show continues to tackle complex issues such as addiction, trauma, and corruption, all while keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
If you're a fan of crime dramas and haven't watched Happy Valley yet, Seasons 1 and 2 are a must-see. With their excellent writing, strong performances, and gripping storylines, they are sure to leave you wanting more.
DIRECTED BY
Sally Wainwright ... (8 episodes, 2014-2023)
Euros Lyn ... (3 episodes, 2014)
Patrick Harkins ... (3 episodes, 2023)
Fergus O'Brien ... (3 episodes, 2023)
Tim Fywell ... (2 episodes, 2014)
Neasa Hardiman ... (2 episodes, 2016).
PRODUCED BY
Sally Wainwright...executive producer (18 episodes, 2014-2023)
Matthew Read ...executive producer: BBC (12 episodes, 2014-2016)
Nicola Shindler ... executive producer (12 episodes, 2014-2016)
Jonathan Leather ... line producer (6 episodes, 2014)
Karen Lewis ... producer / producer (6 episodes, 2014)
Juliet Charlesworth ... producer (6 episodes, 2016)
Mark Kinsella ... line producer (6 episodes, 2016)
Emma Blauciak ... assistant producer (6 episodes, 2023)
Lisa Corkill ... line producer (6 episodes, 2023)
Rebecca Ferguson... executive producer: BBC (6 episodes, 2023)
Ben Irving ... executive producer: BBC (6 episodes, 2023)
Will Johnston ... executive producer (6 episodes, 2023).
CAST
Sarah Lancashire Sarah Lancashire ... Catherine Cawood18 episodes, 2014-2023
Siobhan Finneran Siobhan Finneran ... Clare Cartwright18 episodes, 2014-2023
James Norton James Norton...Tommy Lee Royce18 episodes, 2014-2023
Rhys Connah Rhys Connah ...Ryan Cawood18 episodes, 2014-2023
Charlie Murphy Charlie Murphy..Ann Gallagher17 episodes, 2014-2023
Shane Zaza Shane Zaza ...Shafiq Shah15 episodes, 2014-2023
Ishia Bennison Ishia Bennison ... Joyce Metcalfe / ...15 episodes, 2014-2023
Rick Warden Rick Warden ...Mike Taylor14 episodes, 2014-2023
George Costigan George Costigan ... Nevison Gallagher13 episodes, 2014-2023
Karl Davies Karl Davies...Daniel Cawood12 episodes, 2014-2023
Derek Riddell Derek Riddell..Richard Cawood11 episodes, 2014-2023
Con O'Neill Con O'Neill...Neil Ackroyd11 episodes, 2016-2023
Mete Dursun Mete Dursun..Gorkem Tekeli10 episodes, 2016-2023
Vincent Franklin Vincent Franklin ... Andy Shepherd9 episodes, 2016-2023
Chord Melodic Chord Melodic ... Sledge9 episodes, 2016-2023
Susan Lynch Susan Lynch ...Alison Garrs7 episodes, 2016-2023
Jill Baker Jill Baker...Helen Gallagher7 episodes, 2014-2016
Mark Stanley Mark Stanley ... Rob Hepworth6 episodes, 2023
Kevin Doyle Kevin Doyle ...John Wadsworth6 episodes, 2016
Joe Armstrong Joe Armstrong...Ashley Cowgill7 episodes, 2014-2023
Steve Pemberton Steve Pemberton ...Kevin Weatherill6 episodes, 2014
Adam Long Adam Long...Lewis Whippey7 episodes, 2014-2023
Katherine Kelly Katherine Kelly ...Jodie Shackleton6 episodes, 2016
Oliver Huntingdon Oliver Huntingdon ... Ivan Sertic6 episodes, 2023
Jack Bandeira Jack Bandeira ...Matija Jankovic6 episodes, 2023
Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh ... Amanda Wadsworth6 episodes, 2016
Amit Shah Amit Shah ...Faisal Bhatti6 episodes, 2023
Shirley Henderson Shirley Henderson ... Frances Drummond6 episodes, 2016
Madison Brown Madison Brown ...Amber Wadsworth6 episodes, 2016
James Senneck James Senneck ...Ben Wadsworth6 episodes, 2016
Felix Johnson Felix Johnson ...Jack Wadsworth5 episodes, 2016
Yasmin Ali Yasmin Ali ...Maira Bhatti5 episodes, 2023
Julia Ford Julia Ford ...Jenny Weatherill5 episodes, 2014
Bethany Stott Bethany Stott ...Florence Hepworth5 episodes, 2023
Bonnie Stott Bonnie Stott ...Poppy Hepworth5 episodes, 2023
Myra-Sofia Iftikhar Myra-Sofia Iftikhar ... Haniya Bhatti5 episodes, 2023
Mollie Winnard Mollie Winnard ...Joanna Hepworth5 episodes, 2023
Kelly Harrison Kelly Harrison ...Ros Cawood5 episodes, 2014-2023
Hannah John-Kamen Hannah John-Kamen ... Justine4 episodes, 2014
Amer Nazir Amer Nazir ... Twiggy4 episodes, 2014
Robert Emms Robert Emms ... Daryl Garrs4 episodes, 2016
Rina Mahoney Rina Mahoney ...Anisha Bhatti4 episodes, 2023
Olwen May Olwen May...Mrs Beresford4 episodes, 2014-2016
Sara Bahadori Sara Bahadori ...Binita Bhuppal4 episodes, 2023
Matthew Lewis Matthew Lewis ... Sean Balmforth4 episodes, 2016
Anthony Flanagan Anthony Flanagan... Viktor4 episodes, 2023
Sophie Rundle Sophie Rundle ...Kirsten McAskill3 episodes, 2014
Rachel Leskovac Rachel Leskovac ...Julie Mulligan3 episodes, 2014
Ramon Tikaram Ramon Tikaram...Praveen Badal3 episodes, 2014-2016
Amelia Bullmore Amelia Bullmore ...Vicky Fleming3 episodes, 2016
Jamie Dorrington Jamie Dorrington ... Lad 2 / ...3 episodes, 2014-2016
Freddy Smith Freddy Smith ... Cesco3 episodes, 2023
Mina Anwar Mina Anwar ... Mrs Mukherjee3 episodes, 2014
Alan McKenna Alan McKenna ...Phil Crabtree3 episodes, 2014
Adam Nagaitis Adam Nagaitis ...Brett McKendrick3 episodes, 2014
Jason Merrells Jason Merrells ... DC Stead3 episodes, 2023
Judy Holt Judy Holt ...Jane Hepworth2 episodes, 2023
Ellis Todd Ellis Todd ... Lad 12 episodes, 2016
Tom Kilby Tom Kilby ... Lad 32 episodes, 2016
Joe Simpson Joe Simpson ...DC Carey2 episodes, 2016-2023
Ivana Basic Ivana Basic ...Ilinka Blazevic2 episodes, 2016
Emily Barnett Emily Barnett ... Becky2 episodes, 2023
Laura Castle Laura Castle ... DC Harding2 episodes, 2023
Angela Pleasence Angela Pleasence ... Winnie2 episodes, 2016
Greg Kolpakchi Greg Kolpakchi ...Zeljko Knezevic2 episodes, 2023
Alec Secareanu Alec Secareanu ...Darius Knezevic2 episodes, 2023
Matthew Zajac Matthew Zajac ... Surroje2 episodes, 2023
Paul Warriner Paul Warriner ... DC Mitchell2 episodes, 2023
Amelia Young Amelia Young ... Lucy Cawood2 episodes, 2014
Gerard Fletcher Gerard Fletcher ... Solicitor2 episodes, 2016
Sydney Wade Sydney Wade ... Melissa Weatherill2 episodes, 2014
Maddie Barker Maddie Barker ... Catriona Weatherill2 episodes, 2014
Hebe Beardsall Hebe Beardsall ... Leonie2 episodes, 2016
Keeley Forsyth Keeley Forsyth ... Annette2 episodes, 2016
Steve Edge Steve Edge ...Graham Tattersall2 episodes, 2016
Andrew Tiernan Andrew Tiernan ... DC Hayes2 episodes, 2023
Simon Lenagan Simon Lenagan ... Mr Readyough2 episodes, 2023
Paul Brennen Paul Brennen ...Custodial Officer2 episodes, 2016
Natalie Grady Natalie Grady ... DC Owen2 episodes, 2023
Saba Amini Saba Amini ... Nazeem2 episodes, 2023
Michael Hughes Michael Hughes ... Sam Cowgill2 episodes, 2014
David Crellin David Crellin ... Therapist1 episode, 2016
Moey Hassan Moey Hassan ... Newsagent1 episode, 2014
Dominic Kay Dominic Kay ...Patrol Officer 11 episode, 2014
Pauline Jefferson Pauline Jefferson ... Old Lady1 episode, 2014
Ryan Cerenko Ryan Cerenko ... Patrol Officer 21 episode, 2014
Lena Kaur Lena Kaur ... Bryony1 episode, 2016
Karl Haynes Karl Haynes ... Spike1 episode, 2016
Alexis Platt Alexis Platt ...Water Engineer 11 episode, 2023
Ben Wright Ben Wright ... Youth 11 episode, 2014
Louise Atkins Louise Atkins ... Steph1 episode, 2016
Danny Mellor Danny Mellor ...Water Engineer 21 episode, 2023
Phil Featherstone Phil Featherstone...Youth 21 episode, 2014
Margaret Jackman Margaret Jackman ... Little Old Lady1 episode, 2016
James Burrows James Burrows ... Liam Hughes1 episode, 2014
Matt Adams Matt Adams ... Fit Lad1 episode, 2016
Danny Cunningham Danny Cunningham ... Toby Millward1 episode, 2023
Nadia Nadry Nadia Nadry...Girl with Pushchair1 episode, 2014
Luke Williams Luke Williams ... Ollie1 episode, 2014
Gaz Curlen Gaz Curlen ... Prison Barber1 episode, 2023
Frazer Hammill Frazer Hammill..Detective Constable 11 episode, 2014
Caroline O'Neill Caroline O'Neill ... Lynn Dewhurst1 episode, 2014
Ian Sharp Ian Sharp...Detective Constable1 episode, 2014
Paul Courtenay Hyu Paul Courtenay Hyu ... Mickey Yip1 episode, 2014
Belinda O'Hooley Belinda O'Hooley ... DCS Liz Thornton1 episode, 2023
Dara Bradley Dara Bradley ... Young Becky1 episode, 2014
Hopi Grace Hopi Grace ... DC Willis1 episode, 2023
Shameem Ahmad Shameem Ahmad ... Anaesthetist1 episode, 2014
Amy Garcia Amy Garcia ... Amy Garcia1 episode, 2014
Ian Champion Ian Champion ... Surgeon1 episode, 2014
Rachel Watkinson Rachel Watkinson ... Chief Constable's PA1 episode, 2023
Steven Hartley Steven Hartley ...Marcus Gascoigne1 episode, 2014
Karen Bryson Karen Bryson ...Dr Carol Fowler1 episode, 2016
Tina Harris Tina Harris...Detective Constable1 episode, 2016
Catherine Copley Catherine Copley ... Pathologist's Assistant1 episode, 2016
Wayne Dobson Wayne Dobson ... Prisoner1 episode, 2023
Kent Riley Kent Riley ... Postman1 episode, 2014
George Bukhari George Bukhari ... Khalid1 episode, 2014
Jayne Tunnicliffe Jayne Tunnicliffe...Waitress1 episode, 2016
David Prosho David Prosho ... DI Gaskell1 episode, 2023
Michaela Short Michaela Short ... Secretary1 episode, 2023
Kaya Brady Kaya Brady...DC Christine Whittaker1 episode, 2014
Monica Patel Monica Patel ... Khalid's Mum1 episode, 2014
John Tueart John Tueart ... David Baines1 episode, 2023
Clint Gordon Clint Gordon ... DC Walsh1 episode, 2023
Darren Morfitt Darren Morfitt ... Bar Manager1 episode, 2016
Brett Allen Brett Allen ...Personal Officer1 episode, 2016
Charlotte Armitage Charlotte Armitage.Laila Kaur1 episode, 2016
Paul McEwan Paul McEwan ... Mr Fielding1 episode, 2023
Matthew Booth Matthew Booth ... Receptionist1 episode, 2023
James Varley James Varley ... Jason Tindall1 episode, 2014
Sonny Cusworth Sonny Cusworth ... Cesco1 episode, 2014
Michael Colgan Michael Colgan ... Chaplain1 episode, 2016
Natalie Anderson Natalie Anderson... Leah1 episode, 2023
Marie Critchley Marie Critchley ... Mrs Fielding1 episode, 2023
Christian Foster Christian Foster ... Jamie Lockford1 episode, 2014
Phil Bodmer Phil Bodmer ... Phil Bodmer1 episode, 2014
Lily Stead Lily Stead ... Girl1 episode, 2014
Rory Girvan Rory Girvan ... Abduh Rehman1 episode, 2014
Lizzie Nunn Lizzie Nunn ... Young Mum1 episode, 2014
Paul Cartwright Paul Cartwright ... Vicar1 episode, 2016
Charles De'Ath Charles De'Ath ... Mr Robertson1 episode, 2023
Caroline Harding Caroline Harding ... SIO Mary Whitaker1 episode, 2023
Simon McCoy Simon McCoy ... Simon McCoy1 episode, 2014
Benjamin Curley Benjamin Curley ... Court Usher1 episode, 2023
Chris Kerry Chris Kerry ... Nun 11 episode, 2016
Conor Deane Conor Deane ... Court Lad 11 episode, 2023
Sally Womersley Sally Womersley ... Nun 21 episode, 2016
John Gully John Gully ... Graham Reid1 episode, 2014
Tanya Vital Tanya Vital ... Paramedic 11 episode, 2016
Anthony Skrimshire---Anthony Skrimshire.Josip Matic1 episode, 2023
Tyron Maynard Tyron Maynard ... Paramedic 21 episode, 2016
Joseph Palmer Joseph Palmer ... Ezra Brook1 episode, 2023
Danny Seward Danny Seward ... House to House Officer1 episode, 2014
Maya Barcot Maya Barcot ... Mrs Dragovic1 episode, 2016
Anne-Marie Draycott Anne-Marie Draycott ... DC Betteridge1 episode, 2023
Kate Hampson Kate Hampson ... Woman1 episode, 2016.