THE FUTURE of a hit ITV drama has been revealed after five series on air – but will fans be happy or sad with the outcome?
Hit show Grace is written by the critically-acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis, with the future of the drama now officially revealed.
The adaptation of the bestseller by Peter James, starring John Simm, is a beloved show that has run for five seasons.
But will it be coming back for more?
The series, which follows Brighton-based Detective Roy Grace,has now been confirmed for a sixth series
ITV has said that the production of the sixth series is now under way, and fans will be thrilled to learn of one actor defitineltey returning.
John Simm will be seen portraying Detective Superintendent Roy Grace once again.
Not only will John be at the helm, but he will rejoin forces with some of his beloved castmates.
John will reunite with Grace co-stars Richie Campbell, who appears as DI Glenn Branson, and Laura Elphinstone who plays DS Bella Moy.
Series six will deliver a slew of titles including: Left You Dead, Picture You Dead, and One Of Us Is Dead.
John has spoken out since being confirmed as making a comeback to the show for the sixth series.
He said: “I’m really looking forward to seeing where Roy’s journey goes in this series.”;
John added: “This is the longest I’ve been involved in any show! But it’s such a joy to do, and to be surrounded by a team like this for large chunks of the year makes it impossible to turn down.”;
Grace series five wrapped up on ITV1 and STV last month.
While waiting for the sixth series, viewers can stream all episodes on and STV Player.
To date, all five series of Grace have amassed 16 million streams on ITVX.
Series five alone announces for over nine million of the aforementioned streams.
Speaking of the sixth series, executive producer Phil Hunter commented on how “thrilled”; they are to be working on more episodes.
He said: “Grace is such a joy to make so we are thrilled at how well received series five was.
“It’s great to be back in Brighton with our brilliant and talented cast and crew to shoot another four episodes this .”;
