Bodyguard (2018) Season 2: Release date, Rumors, Cast and Plot

Last updated on Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Bodyguard (2018) TV Series season 2nd information updated. It would air on 2027-03-28 near similar time as 1. Here’s what we know so far.
Countdown to season 2:
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DAYS22
HOURS47
MINUTES58
SECONDSBodyguard (2018) TV series is a thriller created and produced by Jed Mercurio. First time TV Show was released worldwide on BBC One on 2018-08-26. There are 6 episodes in 1st season. Richard Madden starred in the TV show as David Budd.
Bodyguard (2018) Season 2nd premiere date and schedule
Next season will consist of six episodes. They will be accessible on BBC One on demand immediately after release. Premiere episode will start on 2027-03-28. More detailed episodes list provided below:
Episode Number | BBC One Release Date | Episode Name |
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2X01 | March 28th, 2027 | Episode 1 |
2X02 | March 29th, 2027 | Episode 2 |
2X03 | April 4th, 2027 | Episode 3 |
2X04 | April 11th, 2027 | Episode 4 |
2X05 | April 18th, 2027 | Episode 5 |
2X06 | April 25th, 2027 | Episode 6 |
Characters and cast season 2nd
The essential characters probably back. Richard Madden will be back as David Budd with Sophie Rundle as Vicky Budd. Along with Keeley Hawes as Home Secretary Julia Montague, Gina McKee (Commander Anne Sampson), Stuart Bowman as Stephen Hunter-Dunn, actor Nina Toussaint-White will be playing DS Louise Rayburn, star Ash Tandon as DCI Deepak Sharma, Vincent Franklin as Mike Travis and Pippa Haywood as Chief Superintendent Lorraine Craddock.
The Plot
Set in and around the corridors of power, Bodyguard tells the fictional story of David Budd, a heroic but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch (RaSP) of London's Metropolitan Police Service.When he is assigned to protect the ambitious and powerful Home Secretary Julia Montague, whose politics stand for everything he despises, Budd finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs. Responsible for her safety, is he actually her biggest threat?
Bodyguard (2018) Season 2 trailer and announcement
Watch live video describing new season of thriller drama crime. Official video trailer will be uploaded few weeks before the premiere date.