How to watch Ellis season 2 online for free – from anywhere

Sharon D Clarke reprises her role as DCI Ellis in smash-hit British crime drama Ellis season 2 (2026)
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Ellis season 2 is here! Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clark returns as DCI Ellis, a strong Black woman fighting both injustice and racism within the police force, and you can watch Ellis season 2 for free with our TV streaming guide below.

“I am thrilled to return as DCI Ellis. The response to the first series was overwhelming, and I am excited to continue this journey with such a talented team,” said Sharon D. Clark.

Keep reading as we explain how to watch Ellis season 2 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE with a VPN.

Can I watch Ellis season 2 for FREE?

Yes. Fans in the UK can watch Ellis season 2 completely FREE right now on Channel 5

Abroad? Just use this VPN to unblock Channel 5 and watch from outside the UK and tune in as you would at home. We use it regularly and it works great.

Episodes 1 & 2 air at 9pm GMT on March 10 and 11, respectively. The third and fourth episodes follow the next Tuesday and Wednesday.

How to watch Ellis season 2 from abroad

For those away from home looking to watch Ellis season 2, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

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How to watch Ellis season 2 in US, Canada, Australia, worldwide

Acorn TV

In the US and Canada, Inspector Ellis season 2, as the show is known in North America, will premiere on Acorn TV soon after its UK release.

A month of the streamer will set you back $7.99, while a year's subscription is $79.99.

Although the first season of Ellis aired on the Nine Network in Australia, there has been no official confirmation yet regarding a streaming partner for the show’s second season.

Away from home? Anyone from the US or Canada who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.

What you need to know about Ellis season 2

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When is the Ellis season 2 release date?

The first two episodes of Ellis season 2 air at 9pm GMT on March 10 and 11, respectively. The remaining two episodes will air the following Tuesday and Wednesday. The new season will be available in North American shortly after its UK release. Date TBC.

Ellis season 2 episode schedule

  • Episode 1: "Ashenham: Part 1" Tuesday, March 10 (UK)
  • Episode 2: "Ashenham: Part 2" Wednesday, March 11 (UK)
  • Episode 3: "Elmsly: Part 1" Tuesday, March 17 (UK)
  • Episode 3: "Elmsly: Part 2" Wednesday, March 18 (UK)

Who is in the cast of Ellis season 2?

Sharon D. Clarke as DCI Ellis

Andrew Gower as DS Chet Harper

Beau Gadsdon as Amy

Allison Harding as ACC Leighton

Charlotte McCurry as DC Kate Trent

John Hollingworth as DS Malcolm Oliver

Sasha Desouza-Willock as PC Suravi Kareem

Joel Morris as Joseph Ward

James Doran as Peter Barron

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