The story follows Chris as he attempts to retrieve a large stash of stolen cocaine, which is robbed by a young addict desperate to start a new life somewhere else.<\/p>\n
However, getting involved in such a dangerous situation puts his deteriorating mental health and ailing marriage under even greater strain, while a rookie partner suspicious of his methods soon becomes another concern.<\/p>\n
After the huge reaction to the five-episode series, fans have been left to wonder if they\u2019ll be catching up again with Chris in the future \u2013 here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n
Will there be a The Responder season 2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Martin\"]( "\\"\"the-responder-martin-freeman\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nUnfortunately, there has been no word yet from the BBC on whether The Responder will return for a second season, but both Freeman and writer Tony Schumacher seemed enthusiastic about the idea ahead of the premiere.<\/p>\n
\u201cI set out to write Fawlty Towers \u2013 just get out while the going\u2019s good and just go,\u201d said Schumacher. \u201cAnd yet we ended up with a story that naturally has stayed alive and we can take it to other places.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd personally, I\u2019m just excited to even think about exploring that\u2026 So if it happens, it might not, but if it did, it would be exciting just to see where we can take it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Freeman concurred, saying that he\u2019d \u201clove to do it again\u201d, while co-star Warren Brown later told RadioTimes.com<\/a> that there had indeed been \u201cmurmurs\u201d of a follow-up but \u201cnothing set in stone\u201d.<\/p>\nIn a poll shared to Twitter<\/a> after The Responder finale\u2019s terrestrial broadcast, more than two-thirds of viewers said they would like to see the show return, so there\u2019s certainly demand \u2013 but alas, we won\u2019t know for sure until the BBC shares more.<\/p> Who could be in a potential The Responder season 2 cast?<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf The Responder were to come back for a sophomore run, Martin Freeman would almost certainly be leading the cast once again, as he has firmly established himself in the juicy Chris Carson role.<\/p>\n
We would also expect MyAnna Buring to reprise the role of his wife Kate, as their marriage remains in a critical position following the events of the finale.<\/p>\n
Adelayo Adedayo would be a likely contender to return as rookie cop Rachel Hargreaves, who very nearly reported Chris for misconduct after suffering through a few night shifts with him.<\/p>\n
![\""Adelayo\"]( "\\"\"the-responder-adelayo-adedayo\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Adelayo Adedayo in The Responder<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nShe was strung along by Ray Mullen, played by Trigger Point<\/a>\u2018s Warren Brown, who told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> that he\u2019d \u201clove to go back\u201d if The Responder is renewed for a second season.<\/p>\nThere would be scope to bring back Casey and Marco, played by Emily Fairn and Josh Finan respectively, but there is no guarantee Schumacher would choose to do so as it could easily be argued that their character arcs are complete.<\/p>\n
The same can be said for other supporting figures from the first season including Diane (Christine Tremarco) and Jodie (Faye McKeever), both of whom distance themselves from Chris after he satisfies their demands.<\/p>\n
Rita Tushingham could potentially return as the troubled cop\u2019s mother, June, although notably she was depicted as terminally ill in the first season, with precious little time remaining.<\/p>\n
What would the plot be if The Responder returns?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Warren\"]( "\\"\"warren-brown-the-responder\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Warren Brown in The Responder<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Responder wraps up its main storyline surprisingly neatly in just five episodes, leading us to assume that a potential second season would tackle a largely new story with Chris Carson at the centre.<\/p>\n
That said, there are a couple of threads that could be brought forward, including Rachel\u2019s ongoing disapproval of the questionable tactics Chris uses to get results.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, there\u2019s the matter of his bitter rival Ray Mullen, whose devious attempt to bring down Chris backfired spectacularly, ultimately costing him his family and career.<\/p>\n
We last see the character seeming like a shell of himself, but it\u2019s debatable whether the look on his face is one of genuine remorse or a thirst for revenge.<\/p>\n
Is there a The Responder season 2 trailer?<\/strong><\/h2>\nSlow down! There\u2019s not been any confirmation that The Responder is returning for season 2, so naturally there is no new footage just yet. We\u2019ll keep you posted on the latest news about the series.<\/p>\n
The Responder is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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![\""Martin\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/the-responder-martin-freeman-2f6ad67.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"the-responder-martin-freeman\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Unfortunately, there has been no word yet from the BBC on whether The Responder will return for a second season, but both Freeman and writer Tony Schumacher seemed enthusiastic about the idea ahead of the premiere.<\/p>\n
\u201cI set out to write Fawlty Towers \u2013 just get out while the going\u2019s good and just go,\u201d said Schumacher. \u201cAnd yet we ended up with a story that naturally has stayed alive and we can take it to other places.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd personally, I\u2019m just excited to even think about exploring that\u2026 So if it happens, it might not, but if it did, it would be exciting just to see where we can take it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Freeman concurred, saying that he\u2019d \u201clove to do it again\u201d, while co-star Warren Brown later told RadioTimes.com<\/a> that there had indeed been \u201cmurmurs\u201d of a follow-up but \u201cnothing set in stone\u201d.<\/p>\n In a poll shared to Twitter<\/a> after The Responder finale\u2019s terrestrial broadcast, more than two-thirds of viewers said they would like to see the show return, so there\u2019s certainly demand \u2013 but alas, we won\u2019t know for sure until the BBC shares more.<\/p> If The Responder were to come back for a sophomore run, Martin Freeman would almost certainly be leading the cast once again, as he has firmly established himself in the juicy Chris Carson role.<\/p>\n We would also expect MyAnna Buring to reprise the role of his wife Kate, as their marriage remains in a critical position following the events of the finale.<\/p>\n Adelayo Adedayo would be a likely contender to return as rookie cop Rachel Hargreaves, who very nearly reported Chris for misconduct after suffering through a few night shifts with him.<\/p>\n She was strung along by Ray Mullen, played by Trigger Point<\/a>\u2018s Warren Brown, who told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> that he\u2019d \u201clove to go back\u201d if The Responder is renewed for a second season.<\/p>\n There would be scope to bring back Casey and Marco, played by Emily Fairn and Josh Finan respectively, but there is no guarantee Schumacher would choose to do so as it could easily be argued that their character arcs are complete.<\/p>\n The same can be said for other supporting figures from the first season including Diane (Christine Tremarco) and Jodie (Faye McKeever), both of whom distance themselves from Chris after he satisfies their demands.<\/p>\n Rita Tushingham could potentially return as the troubled cop\u2019s mother, June, although notably she was depicted as terminally ill in the first season, with precious little time remaining.<\/p>\n The Responder wraps up its main storyline surprisingly neatly in just five episodes, leading us to assume that a potential second season would tackle a largely new story with Chris Carson at the centre.<\/p>\n That said, there are a couple of threads that could be brought forward, including Rachel\u2019s ongoing disapproval of the questionable tactics Chris uses to get results.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, there\u2019s the matter of his bitter rival Ray Mullen, whose devious attempt to bring down Chris backfired spectacularly, ultimately costing him his family and career.<\/p>\n We last see the character seeming like a shell of himself, but it\u2019s debatable whether the look on his face is one of genuine remorse or a thirst for revenge.<\/p>\n Slow down! There\u2019s not been any confirmation that The Responder is returning for season 2, so naturally there is no new footage just yet. We\u2019ll keep you posted on the latest news about the series.<\/p>\n The Responder is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Monday, 07 February 2022 at 12:00 am Martin Freeman kicked off the year on a high note with the launch of The Responder, which sees the popular actor take on one of his darkest roles to date. The former Sherlock star was praised by critics and audiences alike for the depth […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":10896,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-scaled.jpg",2560,1708,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-1536x1025.jpg",1536,1025,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/02\/will-there-be-the-responder-season-2-2048x1366.jpg",2048,1366,true]},"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 David Craig Published: Monday, 07 February 2022 at 12:00 am Martin Freeman kicked off the year on a high note with the launch of The Responder, which sees the popular actor take on one of his darkest roles to date. The former Sherlock star was praised by critics and audiences alike for the depth…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/10895"}],"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\/10896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Who could be in a potential The Responder season 2 cast?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""Adelayo\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/the-responder-adelayo-adedayo-74e0f2f.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"the-responder-adelayo-adedayo\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What would the plot be if The Responder returns?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\""Warren\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/warren-brown-the-responder-76b2fe2.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"warren-brown-the-responder\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Is there a The Responder season 2 trailer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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