The Ipcress File season 2 hasn't been confirmed and it's not clear what the future holds for the series.
Harry Palmer's mission in The Ipcress File is complete, and the smuggler-turned-spy has lived to fight another day (while looking cool driving a car, naturally).
While the ending certainly turned out a little differently than what fans were expecting, the future of the show definitely opens up away from the Len Deighton novel, as well as the movie made famous by Sir Michael Caine.
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But what lies ahead for him, Jean Courtney and the rest of the spy team? Here's everything we know about the potential for The Ipcress File season two.
Be warned, spoilers are ahead for the first season.
The Ipcress File season 2 potential release date: Will The Ipcress File season 2 happen?
This is the big question. Seeing as the show is based on a book (which later became a movie), there is a finite beginning and end for the story.
However, the TV series has definitely made points to go their own way in certain aspects of the plot and storytelling. In fact, some baddies became goodies, and vice versa... but could they be changed?
As for when we could expect the show if it gets renewed for season two, we don't know yet and nothing has been confirmed by ITV. If it happens, we imagine we could expect to see it in early 2023, but we're speculating for now.
Ahead of the show even being released, Lucy Boynton admitted she was interested in seeing her character explored further.
She said: "I hope so. I think there is still so much to explore. Especially with that era, with the times changing so drastically and so quickly. And meeting these characters as young as they are with the vibrancy with which they are experiencing this world.
"Add to that the world of espionage and the behind-the-curtain experience of an era we all look to and reference so often. It’s unendingly fascinating."
Joe Cole played it a little more coyly though, and said: "Who knows? Big shoes to fill. So let's see how it goes down."
The Ipcress File season 2 cast: Who will be in The Ipcress File season 2 cast?
If The Ipcress File does return for a season two, then thankfully a lot of the main team are still in play.
This is obviously led by Joe Cole, who plays Harry, and Lucy Boynton, who plays Jean Courtney. Tom Hollander was also a key player, after taking on the role of intelligence officer Mr Dalby.
Seeing as his character had the biggest change from the book and movie (spoiler alert: he's a good guy now), it would appear that he would be someone to mine a story out of should they want to see the tale continue.
The Ipcress File season 2 plot: What will The Ipcress File season 2 be about?
Ah, you see – that's the joy of a spy thriller. There's always space for a new mission.
Seeing as the mission surrounding the IPCRESS File itself is now effectively over, we can only imagine former smuggler Harry being given something new to sink his teeth into.
After proving his worth as a spy, the world is now his oyster so to speak. And Jean Courtney is surely on hand to provide him with some assistance.
But then again after undergoing a brainwashing procedure in the series finale, will there be some fallout?
The Ipcress File season 2 trailer: Any footage of The Ipcress File season 2?
Sorry folks! No news on a future season = no trailer just yet. But keep checking in and we'll let you know as soon as we know more.
Unless it's kept top secret by order on Her Majesty's service in which case... we'll tell you, but only if you promise not to tell anyone.
The Ipcress File is available now on ITV Player.
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