{"id":5021,"date":"2021-09-28T13:20:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T11:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1371558"},"modified":"2021-09-28T13:44:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T11:44:22","slug":"manhunt-season-3-release-date-rumours-will-the-drama-return","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/manhunt-season-3-release-date-rumours-will-the-drama-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhunt season 3 release date rumours: Will the drama return?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martin Clunes stars as real-life detective Colin Sutton in the ITV drama \u2013 but when will it be back for series three? Read on for everything we know so far. <\/p>

By Lauren Morris\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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ITV\u2019s Manhunt<\/a> returned last week with its second series starring Martin Clunes as real-life detective Colin Sutton<\/a>, and captivated audiences all over again with another adaptation of Sutton\u2019s memoirs.<\/p>\n

Series two followed Sutton as he pursued South East London\u2019s Night Stalker, Delroy Grant \u2013 a serial rapist who preyed on elderly women living alone from 1992 until he was finally caught in 2009.<\/p>\n

After airing over four consecutive nights on ITV, the gripping detective drama came to a conclusion, with many viewers wondering when exactly we\u2019d be seeing Martin Clunes as Sutton again in the future.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no official word yet from ITV as to when we can expect Manhunt\u2019s return, according to the real-life Colin Sutton there is still more material to explore. Read on for everything we know so far about Manhunt season three.<\/p>\n

Will Manhunt return for season 3?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While ITV is yet to confirm whether Manhunt is officially returning for another series, Colin Sutton \u2013 whose memoirs inspired the drama \u2013 said earlier this year that he was currently in talks about a possible follow-up season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When asked whether there were more cases of his that could be adapted for the small screen, Sutton said: \u201cThere might be. After we did the first one, I wasn\u2019t sure about this one. We\u2019re thinking about it and we\u2019re talking about it and we have to say there\u2019s a possibility, I think.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the show\u2019s writer Ed Whitmore revealed that he was \u201c100 per cent\u201d up for writing a third series, adding: \u201cAbsolutely. As Colin says, we are talking about that right now, about that possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manhunt season 3 release date rumours<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a third series of Manhunt has not yet been announced, there is not an official return date for the true-crime detective drama. However, we can take an informed guess at when to expect season three.<\/p>\n

The first series of Manhunt aired in January 2019, however series two wasn\u2019t commissioned until November 2020 and only arrived on our screens just under a year later in September 2021.<\/p>\n

While over two years went by before Manhunt returned for series two, hopefully COVID-19 was a contributing factor in the long delay and so we can expect to see series three a lot sooner than 2023.<\/p>

Manhunt season 3 cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Claudie Blakley in Manhunt<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be Manhunt without Colin Sutton, the detective whose life and career was the inspiration behind the drama, and so, if the series returns, Martin Clunes will almost certainly be leading the cast once again.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Claudie Blakley is likely to reprise her role as Colin\u2019s wife Louise, while Stephen Wight, who has played Detective Constable Clive Grace in both seasons one and two, could be back for series three.<\/p>\n

As for the rest of the cast, we\u2019re likely to see a new line-up of actors join the drama for series three, which will most likely focus on a brand new case of Colin Sutton\u2019s \u2013 so stay tuned for any announcements!<\/p>\n

Manhunt season 3 plot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If Martin Clunes does return for another Manhunt series, it is likely to tackle a completely new case of Sutton\u2019s \u2013 so it\u2019s somewhat difficult to tell what season three will cover.<\/p>\n

The first series saw Sutton investigate the murder of Am\u00e9lie Delagrange, which in turn led to tracking down the killer of Marsha McDonnell and Milly Dowler, while season two looked at his pursuit of serial rapist Delroy Grant.<\/p>\n

With both series based on true stories involving real-life detective Colin Sutton, ITV\u2019s third will almost certainly be based on another actual case.<\/p>\n

Manhunt series one and two are available to stream on ITVHub. <\/strong>Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>. Visit our Drama<\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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