'Hidden' Season 2: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Acorn TV thriller
One of the most acclaimed and chilling Welsh dramas is returning with a second instalment. Winner and four-category nominee of the prestigious BAFTA Cymru Awards (including Best Actor and Best Actress), 'Hidden' returns with a powerful second season with the all-new multi-faceted investigation of a brutal and senseless murder in North Wales.
The gritty series also brings its formidable protagonists — the newly-promoted DCI Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams) and DS Owen Vaughan (Siôn Alun Davies) in their element as they race against time to bring to justice an old ex-teacher whose mysterious death has little clues. The series, which is filmed back-to-back in Welsh and English, is an acclaimed noir crime thriller that will leave you at the edge of your seats eager to find out more. Before the show returns, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
Release date
'Hidden' Season 2 premieres on Acorn TV on Monday, June 15.
Plot
According to the official synopsis, "Nine months after the action in Series 1, Cadi and Owen head out on their next major assignment when an anonymous phone call is received at the police station about a local retired chemistry teacher, Geraint Ellis, who was found murdered in his bathtub. Rumours about the victim - and the reasons for his sudden and unexpected retirement — soon emerge."
"While Cadi and Vaughan have a new case on their hands, three teenagers have blood on theirs. As their lives - and the investigation - unravel, they soon find out there is nowhere to hide. Was Ellis targeted for previous sins, or an innocent man unjustly singled out by disaffected teenagers? The investigation draws Cadi and Owen deeper into the troubled lives of these young mysterious characters - as they uncover a world of lies, revenge, cruelty and neglect."
"When not hotly pursuing new leads and navigating endless twists over the course of this complicated investigation, Cadi and Owen deal with major life events: Cadi is grieving over the recent death of her ex-police detective father and feels guilt about disproving an important case of his before his passing, while lending much-needed emotional support to her family. Meanwhile, Owen adjusts to caring for his newborn baby girl."
Cast
Sian Reese-Williams as Detective Chief Inspector Cadi John
The Welsh actress and singer is best known for her performance of Genesis Walker in 'Emmerdale'. Her roles of Manon on 'Hinterland' and Trudy Franken on 'Requiem' are also well appreciated.
Siôn Alun Davies reprises his role of DS Owen Vaughan. The actor is known for his roles on 'Britannia', 'The Left Behind' and Requiem'. Apart from the series regulars, season 2 will also star Annes Elwy as Mia Owen, Steffan Cennydd as Connor Pritchard and Siôn Eifion as Lee Williams.
Creators
The series is created by Mark Andrew and the award-winning co-creator and producer of the global hit 'Y Gwyll'/ 'Hinterland' Ed Talfan. Series writer Caryl Lewis talks about working on Season 2. "Writing the second series of 'Hidden' was a great opportunity to visit one of those small towns and examine a complex cultural and socio-economic setting. The three young people ricochet through the storyline and commit what seems to be a senseless act of violence. We stuck with the 'why done it' formula again this season in order to spend time with our three characters and drill down into their worlds. Among other things, we touch upon young people's lack of agency; poverty, neglect, political apathy and abuse, and reflect on the fact that perhaps, in some ways, we all share the blame as a society for the outcomes of these problems."
Lewis adds, "'Hidden' is not meant to be an easy watch. It pushes us sometimes into difficult spaces. 'Hidden' is about shining a light into dark places. Bracing yourself and trying not to judge. It is an exercise in understanding and compassion, and ultimately, because of that, an impulse towards hope."
Trailers
You can watch the trailer for the psychological thriller below:
Where to watch
Series 2 premieres on Acorn TV on Monday, June 15, 2020, as a binge premiere, where the bilingual version - English and Welsh - with English subtitles will be released.
Season 1 recap
Series 2 could be viewed independently of Season 1 since most of the action focuses on this new season-long investigation. The detectives' backstories and a few Season 1 elements are covered with sufficient explanation in the upcoming instalment. But you can watch the recap here:
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