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Season 2 – Happy Valley

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Catherine Cawood's personal life may be a tragic mess, but that does not stop her from being the best police sergeant her small West Yorkshire town could ask for.
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Happy Valley — Season 2

Happy Valley — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Happy Valley continues to grow in season two with noteworthy uses of character development, locale, and exceptional performances across the board, admirably led by Sarah Lancashire.

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Allison Keene Collider Mar 24, 2020
Happy Valley's emotionally charged second season completely avoided a sophomore slump, and remained compelling. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan Variety Mar 24, 2020
"Happy Valley" does a fine job of conveying what it's like to be a small-town police officer whose daily rounds allow her to confront the dumb, silly and awful things people do to each other, and to wrestle with what she herself is capable of. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) Aug 31, 2017
5/5
The second season of Happy Valley is now over... it's been so excellent. Go to Full Review Neela Debnath Daily Express (UK) Mar 24, 2020
All in all, it was just brilliant telly. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees The Arts Desk Mar 24, 2020
4/5
At the heart of it all is the splendid Lancashire, incarnating Wainwright's unarguable position that the world is an altogether disappointing place but we struggle on. Go to Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek Mar 24, 2020
Sally Wainwright's writing in Happy Valley continues to leap nimbly from comic to grave. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ev p @evman Mar 11, 2025 A crime drama with fabulous characters. One of my favorite TV series, and crime dramas are not usually in my sweet spot. See more Michael T @Tur7on May 12, 2024 Follows on seamlessly from season 1, a don't miss show See more Nigel F @RT38292223 Feb 4, 2024 A continuation of an excellent series. All performances are outstanding, the writing is phenomenal See more Christina K @RT99793752 Jul 22, 2023 Loved it! Just as good as season one, but gets deeper into this family, and what they've had to go through in this small town outside of England. I think it's outside of England. It's a hard accent to understand sometimes so put on subtitles the other main character, that's in jail, is one of my favorite British actors as well, although I can't remember his name… Some thing, Norton and he played in Grantchester and wow what a change of rolls for this man and done very well! See more David C @RT09838700 Mar 15, 2023 Quickly establishes the side stories to the continuing overarching storyline, and sets the tone as to how it will evolve. It's more psychological this season, with a lot going on with the main characters, and some brilliant ideas. Well written, brilliantly acted, and with some amazing casting choices See more Craig W @RT65753740 Feb 15, 2023 The Child actor spoilt the show for me. Ruined every episode he was in. See more Read all reviews
Happy Valley — Season 2

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Euros Lyn

Director

Sally Wainwright

Director

Neasa Hardiman

Director

Sarah Lancashire

Catherine Cawood

Siobhan Finneran

Clare Cartwright

Ivana Basic

Ilinka Blazevic

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 9, 2016 Tommy finds a way of keeping a watchful eye over Ryan from behind bars. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 16, 2016 Catherine comes face to face with Tommy and John takes drastic action against Vicky's threats. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 21, 2016 Tommy urges Frances to go further with her attempts at making Catherine's life a misery. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 1, 2016 A gift for Ryan on his tenth birthday reminds Catherine that danger may be closer than she thinks. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 8, 2016 Daniel suspects somebody at school might be responsible for Ryan's new-found interest in Tommy. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 15, 2016 Catherine confronts a delusional Frances while John's torment leads him to desperate measures. Details

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Happy Valley — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Euros Lyn, Sally Wainwright, Neasa Hardiman
Executive Producer
Nicola Shindler
Screenwriter
Sally Wainwright
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 9, 2016
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