ITV viewers ‘hooked and on the edge of their seats’ after just one episode of new drama – as all episodes drop just in time for weekend binge

ITV fans have revealed they are already ‘hooked’, after just one episode of a gripping drama’s new series dropped on ITVX on Thursday.

Australian series The Twelve, starring Sam Neill, first hit screens back in 2022 for its first season, which was quickly met with critical acclaim.

The courtroom drama, based on a Belgian mini series, returned for a second run in Australia last month, with British fans facing an agonising wait as they counted down the days for the show to hit UK screens.

And following its return on ITVX on Thursday, fans were quick to share their excitement on social and it’s safe to say, they are thrilled.

They penned: ‘I love this Show! Brilliant Episode 1 & 2 of Season 2 of The Twelve

Australian series The Twelve, starring Sam Neill , first hit screens back in 2022 for its first season, which was quickly met with critical acclaim 

‘Sam Neill is as brilliant as ever in season 2 of The Twelve.’

‘I am just catching up on the first series in UK and loving it so great that there is a second series coming!’

‘I’ve been impatiently waiting for this to be aired in the UK. Series one was amazing!’ 

‘Watched the first ep Season 2 tonight and I am hooked again lol.’ 

Luckily for fans, the full series is now available to stream on ITVX. 

Series one of The Twelve tells the story of 12 jurors who, while dealing with their own personal struggles, must decide the case of a woman accused of killing a child. 

It stars Sam as barrister Brett Colby, with the Jurassic park star reprising his role for the second series.

The second season, which also features Frances O’Connor, Tasma Walton and Kris McQuade, sees Brett representing a brand new client in another gripping murder trial.

Following its return on ITVX on Thursday, fans were quick to share their excitement on social and it’s safe to say, they are thrilled

This time around, the case focus around the death of a local landowner and respected town matriarch, with two ex-lovers standing accused of the murder. 

 Sam recently opened up about the new series, remarking that season two will see  ‘an even stronger story’ than the first, reports Radio Times. 

He shared: ‘I think it is an even stronger story than last time, very intriguing indeed. With many twists and turns and surprises. It will keep you guessing until the end.

‘It is very relatable. Sometimes very dark, sometimes funny. But always compelling. Great characters, terrific performances. And you simply can’t stop watching.’x

Series one of The Twelve tells the story of 12 jurors who, while dealing with their own personal struggles, must decide the case of a woman accused of killing a child

It comes after Sam gave fans an update on his heath last month after being diagnosed with stage-three blood cancer.

The Jurassic Park star says he feels ‘great to be alive’ after undergoing gruelling treatment while filming his series The Twelve in 2022.

‘It just meant that every second week it was a case of forget about the weekend because that would be a bit grim,’ he told the Herald Sun.

‘But other than that, it’s great to be alive and working and in beautiful places, like York.’