Quick Read
- Grace Season 6 debuts tonight on ITV1 and ITVX with a two-hour premiere.
- The narrative focuses on the fallout of an anti-corruption inquiry and new threats to Roy Grace’s family.
- The series continues to film in Brighton, using advanced VFX to simulate international locations.
BRIGHTON (Azat TV) – The critically acclaimed police procedural Grace returns to ITV1 and ITVX tonight, March 29, 2026, launching its sixth season with a two-hour feature-length episode. As the East Sussex Police force reels from the exposure of internal corruption, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself at a personal and professional crossroads, grappling with the explosive revelations left behind by the incarcerated ACC Cassian Pewe.
The Shadow of the Cassian Pewe Case
The new season picks up several months after the dramatic conclusion of season five. The aftermath of Pewe’s betrayal continues to destabilize the department, with the team currently embroiled in a grueling anti-corruption inquiry. For Roy, the stakes have shifted from mere police work to personal survival. Pewe, having been imprisoned, has cast doubt on the circumstances surrounding the death of Roy’s wife, Sandy. While initial reports suggested suicide, Pewe’s final claims allege that Sandy was murdered by the Benchdale crime group to settle a massive gambling debt—a revelation that now threatens the safety of Roy’s son, Bruno.
New Investigations Amidst Personal Turmoil
While Roy navigates the psychological toll of these allegations, his professional duties remain unrelenting. The season premiere, titled Left You Dead, sees the team plunged into a complex investigation following the disappearance of Eden, the wife of a prominent local property developer named Neel, played by Rishi Nair. The case serves as a high-pressure test for the partnership between Roy and DI Glenn Branson, whose professional bond is being pushed to its limits by the external scrutiny of the ongoing inquiry.
Filming and Production in Brighton
The production continues its tradition of utilizing Brighton and Hove as a central character in the narrative. Producers have confirmed that the sixth season was shot extensively across the region, including iconic locations near the Royal Pavilion and the Palace Pier. In a feat of modern production, the team utilized VFX to transform Brighton High Street into a convincing double for the city of Munich, maintaining the series’ commitment to its coastal visual identity even as the plot ventures into international intrigue.
The Returning Cast
John Simm returns to lead the cast as Roy Grace, alongside Richie Campbell as DI Glenn Branson and Zoë Tapper as Cleo Moray. The season also features Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl. The dynamic between Roy and Cleo is set to face its most significant strain to date, as Roy harbors a critical mistake that he has yet to disclose to his fiancée.
The return of the series highlights the enduring appeal of Peter James’ source material, demonstrating how high-stakes personal drama effectively elevates standard police procedurals by tying the protagonist’s internal trauma directly to the progression of their investigative caseload.