‘Deadwater Fell’ Season 2: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Channel 4’s British drama

The second part of the series may follow the after-effects of the crime and give a better insight into the factors that could have led to Tom committing the heinous crime
PUBLISHED MAR 30, 2020
Tom Kendrick (Channel 4)
Tom Kendrick (Channel 4)

Fans were highly disappointed when the first season of Channel 4‘s ‘Deadwater Fell’ concluded with a straight forward ending showing David Tennant as the prime suspect in the murdering of his wife Kate and their children. However, the series managed to grab our attention with its realistic approach towards socially and mentally related issues.

Although the previous episode saw the murder mystery unfold, the series calls for a second installment, owing to the fact that the rest of the characters were pivotal to the original plot and there’s much more to the tragedy that befell Kirkdarroch. As Channel 4 has announced the release of ‘Deadwater Fell’ Season 2, here's everything you need to know about the British drama. 

Release Date

‘Deadwater Fell’ Season 2 will premiere on April 6 on Channel 4. 

Plot 

‘Deadwater Fell’ sees a Kendrick household, located in the remote Scottish village catch fire which claims the lives of the mother Kate and her three children. However, only the father, Tom survives the tragedy. An investigation into the case reveals that the fire accident was the result of a pre-existing family war and sees Tom at the forefront of the familicide.

The second part of the series may follow the after-effects of the crime and give a better insight into the factors that could have led to Tom committing the heinous crime. The official synopsis for Season 2 of ‘Deadwater Fell’ is yet to be announced. 

Cast 

David John Tennant 

David Tennant attends the BFI London Film Festival Awards during the 60th BFI London Film Festival at Banqueting House on October 15, 2016, in London, England (Getty Images)

David John Tennant essays the lead role of Tom Kendrick in ‘Deadwater Fell’. He is popular for playing the tenth incarnation of The Doctor in BBC’s sci-fi series ‘Doctor Who’ and Kilgrave in Netflix’s ‘Jessica Jones’ apart from numerous other notable roles in television series and films. 

Cush Jumbo 

Cush Jumbo of 'The Good Fight' speaks during the CBS All Access segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 12, 2020, in Pasadena, California (Getty Images)

Cush Jumbo plays the role of Jess Milner in ‘Deadwater Fell’. She is a friend of Tom and Kate’s. Cush is popular for essaying Lucca Quinn in CBS’ legal drama ‘The Good Fight’. 

Creators/Showrunners

‘Deadwater Fell’ is created and written by Daisy Coulam, who has also served as the executive producer of the show along with Emma Kingsman-Lloyd, Kare Wilson and David Tennant. 

Trailer

The official trailer for Season 2 of ‘Deadwater Fell’ is yet to be released. Watch this space for more updates. 

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