Malpractice season 2 is on the way after Malpractice season 1 aired on ITV in 2023.
The drama, which is still available to watch on ITVX, followed the fallout for troubled A&E doctor Lucinda Edwards (Niamh Algar) as her treatment of a patient came into question and she was investigated by Dr Norma Callahan (Helen Behan) and Dr George Adjei (Jordan Kouamé) of the Medical Investigation Unit (MIU).
Penned once more by real-life former medic Grace Ofori-Attah, this second run will see Norma and George return to tackle a brand new case as another medic comes under scrutiny…
This time, the duo investigate the actions of Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes), a Psychiatric Registrar in a North Yorkshire hospital.
Here's everything you need to know about Malpractice season 2…
Malpractice season 2 release date
Malpractice season 2 will start on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, May 4 at 9 pm. The second episode airs Monday, May 5, and the third airs on Tuesday, May 6, both at the same time of 9pm.
It is thought the final two episodes will air on Sunday, May 11, and Monday, May 12 also at 9pm on ITV1.
The series will also be available on ITVX if you need to catch up. You will also find season 1 in the same place.
Malpractice season 2 plot
After being set in a hospital's busy A&E, the drama moves to the psychiatric unit of another hospital where we find on-call registrar Dr James Ford, played by Victoria’s Tom Hughes, being pulled in different directions in the new five-part series.
When obstetrician Dr Sophia Hernandez (Selin Hizli) asks James to assess anxious new mum Rosie in the maternity unit, his boss, consultant psychiatrist Dr Kate McAllister (Zoë Telford), urges him to attend the sectioning of psychotic patient Toni because she’s going to be tied up in a meeting.
Deciding that he can do both, James zips through his psychiatric assessment of Rosie and heads off to complete Toni’s sectioning. Later, however, events take a terrible turn when Rosie has a psychotic episode and takes her own life.
In the wake of the tragedy, James finds himself in the firing line as returning characters Dr Norma Callahan (Helen Behan) and Dr George Adjei (Jordan Kouamé) from the Medical Investigation Unit sweep in to find out what went wrong.
As the duo gradually unpick James’ work and life, his career is left hanging in the balance. Is he solely to blame or are there other factors at play?
Malpractice season 2 cast
Helen Behan as Dr Norma Callahan
Helen Behan, whose credits include The Virtues, Holding and Elizabeth is Missing, will reprise her role as stern Dr Norma Callahan, who works at the Medical Investigation Unit (MIU). When speaking about the first series, Helen said of her character, "She takes her job incredibly seriously, it’s about professionalism at all costs and protecting the patient at all costs. She has to get the truth."
Jordan Kouamé as Dr George Adjei
Rising star Jordan Kouamé, who has appeared in Scoop, will also be back as Norma’s colleague Dr George Adjei. He has previously said of George, "He was investigated for potential misconduct himself and the impact of that pushed him out of the profession. And then a couple of years later, he joined the ranks at the MIU."
Tom Hughes as Dr James Ford
Tom Hughes, best known for his roles in The English and Victoria was most recently seen in Franklin and Ancient Rome drama Those About to Die. Tom plays the key role of Dr James Ford, who comes under investigation from Norma and George after his actions lead to the tragic death of a new mum.
Selin Hizli as Dr Sophia Hernandez
Selin Hizli is probably best known for playing the unpredictable Jen in Am I Being Unreasonable?, but she's also starred in Grantchester and Land Girls. In Malpractice, she plays obstetrician Dr Sophia Hernandez, who calls James to examine new mum Rosie Newman.
Zoë Telford as Dr Kate McAllister
Zoë Telford (Red Eye, The Lazarus Project) plays James' boss, Dr Kate McAllister, who urges James to attend the sectioning of patient Toni.
Hannah McClean as Rosie Newman
Hannah McClean (Blue Lights) plays new mum Rosie Newman, the patient that James is asked to assess by Dr Sophia Hernandez. He rushed through the psychiatric assessment and leaves not unduly concerned. Later, however, she takes her own life after a psychotic episode, which leads to James coming under the scrutiny of the MIU.
Other cast
Seraphina Beh (EastEnders, Top Boy) appears as pregnant psychiatric patient Toni, who is sectioned. Other cast members include Ace Bhatti, who's starred in The Effects of Lying, Line of Duty and Protection, and former Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton, who played vicar Harriet Finch in the soap.
Is there a trailer?
Yes there is! See the exciting teaser of things to come here…
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