What We Hope to See in 'D.I. Ray' Season 2

Season 1 of D.I. Ray has all the comfortable hallmarks of a classic police procedural, a fresh perspective, and a compelling protagonist. That said, it also has plenty of room to improve. With the show quickly renewed for Season 2 by ITV in November 2022, the network has recognized its potential. Based on what happened in Season 1, here’s what we’d like to see in Season 2 and how the next season could improve upon the strong foundation.

In Season 1, DI Rachita Ray (Parminder Nagra) was brought on board the investigation of a homicide, only to discover that she had only been assigned to the case because the department wanted to appear sensitive to “ethnic needs.” Throughout the season, Ray grappled with the complexities of being a South Asian woman in the police force and watched other characters navigate their relationships with race and policing.

Against the backdrop of the homicide-turned-global-drug-smuggling investigation, Ray began an affair with her sweet colleague PS Tony Khatri (Maanuv Thiara), only to watch him be shot in front of her. Ultimately, Ray’s fiancé DCI Martyn Hunter (Jamie Bamber), was revealed to be a key player in the drug smuggling. Ray unmasked him, saving the day, but was suspended because of their relationship and other perceived missteps she had made during the case.