John Simm's ITV crime drama Grace has been confirmed to return for a sixth season.
The Brighton-set series, which is based on Peter James's Roy Grace novels, has been running since 2021, and follows the titular dogged detective who solves cases while being haunted by the disappearance of his wife.
With a fifth season expected this year, the broadcaster has now announced that a sixth is on the way too, which like previous seasons will be made up of four standalone films.
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Simm will be back as DS Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl.
"It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke," ITV's drama commissioner Huw Kennair Jones said.
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"That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and ITVX audience."
Author James added: "I have been blessed with the most brilliant cast an author could wish for, and the most communicative and creative production team.
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"I’m inundated, daily, with emails from the public both in the UK and around the world telling me how much the series is loved, and that is a true testament to the sheer quality of the episodes.
"I hope there will be many more series to come – they are the best adaptations of my work that I’ve ever experienced. Working with ITV and all involved is a total and ongoing joy."
Filming is set to begin on the new episodes very soon, while season 5 is due to premiere this spring.
Grace will return on ITV this spring, with seasons 1-4 available to stream on ITVX.
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