BBC confirms beloved comedy is returning to screens after rave reviews
THE BBC has confirmed that a beloved comedy will be back for a second series after rave reviews.
Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival today that Black Ops has been recommissioned for a second six-part series.
In the first series, characters Dom and Kay joined the Met Police as Police Community Support Officers in the hope of cleaning up their community, but found themselves unwittingly thrust into the murky world of deep cover infiltration and a powerful criminal enterprise.
In series two, Gbemisola Ikumelo will be reprising her role as Dom and Hammed Animashaun will be back as Kay, with the duo set to be thrust into a new adventure.
Akemnji Ndifornyen also reprises his role as gang boss Tevin.
Jon Petrie said: “The first series of Black Ops had BBC viewers hooked
with a perfect balance of big laughs and gripping plot.
“Gbemisola, Akemnji, Joe and Lloyd have created something special, and we look forward to seeing what Dom and Kay get up to next.”
Gbemisola added: “It’s been such a joy to see how audiences have got behind this show. So, it feels like a no-brainer to get the band back together and create more danger, adventure and laughs for everyone.
“This next season promises to have Dom and Kay really surprising us. Can’t wait!”
Akemnji agreed, saying: “And we’re back! We had so much fun doing the first one we just had to go again.
“Much love to our audience for watching and to the BBC for their support. I can’t wait to show you what’s next for Dom, Kay – and of course – Tevin. Let’s go!”
Black Ops was created by BAFTA-winners Gbemisola and Akemnji alongside writing duo Joe Tucker and Lloyd Woolf.
Production on series two of Black Ops will begin in 2024 with further casting announced in due course.