{"id":10494,"date":"2022-01-28T16:25:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T15:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1574964"},"modified":"2022-01-28T16:41:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T15:41:09","slug":"will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Will The Tourist return for season 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Lauren Morris\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 28 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><strong>Warning: this article contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Contains spoilers for all episodes of The Tourist*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The final episode of The Tourist \u2013 BBC One\u2019s latest thriller \u2013 airs on Sunday, with the story of Jamie Dornan\u2019s amnesia-stricken character coming to an end after a dramatic series.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Baptiste\u2019s Jack and Harry Williams, The Tourist sees The Man wake up in an Australian hospital after being run off the road with no memory of who he is and why he\u2019s there, with the likes of Shalom Brune-Franklin, Danielle Macdonald and Damon Herriman appearing in <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/the-tourist-cast-bbc\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Tourist cast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All episodes arrived on BBC iPlayer at the start of the month so if you binge-watched the whole series and are wondering after that <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/the-tourist-ending-explained\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Tourist ending<\/a> whether Dornan will be back in the outback, then we have some information for you.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for everything we know so far about The Tourist series two, whether it has been commissioned by the BBC and what the creators have said about the hit thriller.<\/p> <h2><strong>Will The Tourist return for season 2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The BBC has <strong>not yet announced<\/strong> whether The Tourist season 2 will happen.<\/p>\n<p>However, considering the drama left viewers on a cliffhanger with the first season\u2019s finale, it\u2019s very possible that The Man \u2013 who we found out was called Elliot \u2013 may be back.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Dornan certainly thinks so, with the show\u2019s star telling <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> in an exclusive interview that while they originally planned for it to be a one-off, the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/jamie-dornan-tourist-exclusive-newsupdate\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">demand seems to be there<\/a> for a follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI guess it\u2019s a little bit open-ended with the end, people still have questions,\u201d he said. \u201cObviously we had good plans for it, wanted it, but the response to it, as you know, has been insane and the amount of people [who have] watched it, and the love for it is very real.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw something the other day that they said that there\u2019s talk of\u2026 they\u2019d be looking into how they could do a second series of it if there is a want, and it seems there is a want,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;p1&quot;\">\u201cSo who knows, the plan was only ever to play The Man once, but we\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, The Tourist creators Harry and Jack Williams told\u00a0<strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong> before the show aired that they were <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/the-tourist-season-2-return-exclusive-newsupdate\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">talking about possible ideas for a second series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would love to make this show again with these people,\u201d Harry said. \u201cI\u2019m not entirely sure it\u2019s possible. I love the tone, I love the world. It\u2019s been our lives for three years and we\u2019ve been very, very involved with it, more so than any other show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His brother Jack added: \u201cWe are talking about how we could return to this world, aren\u2019t we?\u201d with Harry replying: \u201cYeah, this world and this tone. I feel like we\u2019re not done with that. In terms of the story, we\u2019ll see how it goes if people like it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fingers crossed!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When could a second season of The Tourist be released?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-jamie-dornan-fa09f9b-e1641206058917.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-jamie-dornan-fa09f9b-e1641206058917.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-jamie-dornan-fa09f9b-e1641206058917.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1542659\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-jamie-dornan-fa09f9b-e1641206058917.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Jamie\" dornan=\"\" in=\"\" the=\"\" tourist=\"\" title=\"&quot;Jamie\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Jamie Dornan in The Tourist<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC\/Stan\/HBO Max &amp; ZDF\/Ian Routledge<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>If The Tourist is renewed for a second season, then it most likely won\u2019t arrive until 2023 at the earliest, taking into account the time necessary to write scripts and shoot and edit new episodes.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re yet to hear official word from the BBC as to whether The Tourist does return, the finale left us with some loose ends that could be tied up in season 2.<\/p>\n<p>When we last saw Elliot, he had drunk a bottle of vodka and swallowed lots of pills in an attempt to end his life, having found out that he was a drug trafficker before losing his memory. However, Constable Helen Chambers (Danielle Macdonald) decided to give him a chance by sending him a burrito emoji \u2013 which a few episodes earlier they established as a symbol of love.<\/p>\n<p>With Elliot now having something to live for, season 2 would reveal whether he lived or died and whether he continued his romance with Helen. We also wouldn\u2019t be surprised if another shady figure from his past popped up to give us a villain for season 2.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which of The Tourist cast could return for a second season?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-danielle-mcdonald-98386c8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-danielle-mcdonald-98386c8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-danielle-mcdonald-98386c8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1542669\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/the-tourist-danielle-mcdonald-98386c8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Danielle\" macdonald=\"\" in=\"\" the=\"\" tourist=\"\" title=\"&quot;the-tourist-based-on-true-story&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Danielle MacDonald in The Tourist<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC\/Two Brothers Pictures\/Ian Routledge<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Nothing has yet been confirmed as for season 2 \u2013 however, it wouldn\u2019t be The Tourist without Jamie Dornan and given that he\u2019s not rejected the suggestion of returning to the show for a second round, we can expect the international superstar to reprise his role as Elliot if the drama does come back.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, it\u2019s a fair bet we\u2019d see Danielle Macdonald return as Constable Helen Chambers and potentially Damon Herriman as DI Lachlan Rogers, who was jailed for murdering Rodney Lammon.<\/p>\n<p>However, we know that Shalom Brune-Franklin, \u00d3lafur Darri \u00d3lafsson and Alex Dimitriades won\u2019t be back as their characters died in season one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Tourist season one is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\">TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0<a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/&quot;\">Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for more news, interviews and features.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lauren Morris Published: Friday, 28 January 2022 at 12:00 am Warning: this article contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing. *Contains spoilers for all episodes of The Tourist* The final episode of The Tourist \u2013 BBC One\u2019s latest thriller \u2013 airs on Sunday, with the story of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":10495,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2.jpg",620,413,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2.jpg",620,413,false],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2.jpg",620,413,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2.jpg",620,413,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/01\/will-the-tourist-return-for-season-2.jpg",620,413,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Lauren Morris Published: Friday, 28 January 2022 at 12:00 am Warning: this article contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing. *Contains spoilers for all episodes of The Tourist* The final episode of The Tourist \u2013 BBC One\u2019s latest thriller \u2013 airs on Sunday, with the story of&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/10494"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}