Channel 4’s perfect detective drama branded “a must-see” gets exciting new-season update

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The popular detective show Get Millie Black, which received perfect ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, may be returning for a second season. This news comes after one of the show’s actors received a BAFTA nomination – a first for the series.

The Channel 4 series centers on Millie-Jean Black, a detective originally from Jamaica, played by Tamara Lawrance. After leaving Scotland Yard, she returns to her homeland to work with the Jamaican Police Force and reconnects with her sister, Hibiscus, portrayed by Chyna McQueen.

Billy McQueen made history as the first Black transgender actor to be nominated for a BAFTA TV Award, and it was the only nomination the show received. Now, McQueen has shared that a second season is being discussed.

The actor told Deadline that while a project isn’t currently being developed, conversations about it are happening. They expressed hope that it will move forward and encouraged fans to do the same.

The actor talked about their groundbreaking BAFTA nomination, saying people are thrilled with the recognition. They explained that after dedicating so much effort to a project in Jamaica, this nomination feels like a rewarding culmination of all their hard work, and they’re proud to see the results of their efforts.

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Alongside Lawrance and McQueen, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr and Joe Dempsie also star in the series. Dempsie plays a Scotland Yard detective sent to Kingston when a missing person’s case connects to a larger investigation of a criminal gang.

Marlon James wrote and created Get Millie Black, which received widespread critical praise when it was released in 2024. Currently, Rotten Tomatoes shows a 100% approval rating based on 21 reviews.

I just finished reading “Get Millie Black” and wow, it really stuck with me. It’s not just a crime thriller, you know? One review in The Independent said it’s a book that can be about a lot of different things, and that’s totally true. The Spectator called it thrilling, emotional, and even said it made them think about politics – which is a pretty high compliment for a book, if you ask me!

Many crime dramas, particularly those focusing on missing girls, can feel bleak and emotionally distant. However, according to The New York Times, the show Millie feels full of life and engaging. The Irish Independent called it “riveting” and highly recommended viewing.

Get Millie Black is streaming on HBO Max in the US and Channel 4 in the UK.

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2026-04-11 18:19