Viewers dub series 3 of Trigger Point 'the best ever drama'

Made from the man behind shows like Line of Duty and Bodyguard, it was no real surprise when Jed Mercurio's ITV/STV drama Trigger Point became an instant success when it landed back in January 2022. The show, which features Vicky McClure as bomb disposal expert Lana Washington, was quickly renewed for a third series!

As the first two episodes have now aired, fans have taken to social media to express their love for the high-octane show, with many already binging all episodes on ITVX/STV Player.

One fan said: 'Wow brilliant. Trigger Point gets better and better. Binge watching 3 so far. And breath 🔥'. Another added: 'It's amazing I watched it all great series well done itv! And @vicky.mcclure great show!! 🔥🔥🔥'. (sic)

Another fan gasped: 'Hands down, best 3 seasons of a series I have ever watched… period', with someone else saying: 'I couldn't wait I binged watched it all yesterday it's absolutely brilliant 🔥🔥'. Another wrote: 'Best drama ITV have done in a long time 👏'.

Another pleased viewer said: 'This is one of the best shows I've ever watched, so much drama and great acting'. (sic)

When is it on TV?

Trigger Point series three started on Sunday 26th October 2025 at 9pm, with weekly episodes every Sunday and Monday.

If you'd rather binge the series in full, all six episodes are on ITVX and STV Player now.

Polly Hill from ITV/STV said: “I am delighted that Trigger Point will be returning for a third series and Vicky McClure will be reprising her role as Lana Washington. The whole cast are amazing in this series and HTM are a great team to work with. There's going to be lots more twists and turns and of course explosions in this third series, viewers are going to love it!”

What is the plot?

ITV/STV say of the third series: 'In this third series, explosives officer Lana Washington and her team are called to investigate a bomb threat that soon reveals itself to be the start of a sinister vendetta.

'Someone is targeting individuals, and demanding revenge. Working alongside the Police Counterterrorism Unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad race against time to find the bomber before they claim their next victim.'

Is there a trailer?

The full length trailer was released on the evening of Monday 29th September, alongside the caption: 'Hold your breath...Trigger Point S3, coming soon to ITV'.

Watch the trailer below:

How can I watch it?

Just like the first two series, the third airs on ITV/STV, as well as ITVX and STV Player.

All episodes are on ITVX and STV Player now, with Trigger Point airing weekly every Sunday and Monday.

Who is in the cast?

Line of Duty, Broadchurch and The Replacement actor Vicky McClure reprises her role as EXPO agent Lana Washington in the third series.

She said: “Trigger Point is back! We're all so excited to get going. Having had such a positive response to the previous two series, we want to make the next series even more exciting, keep everyone on the edge of their seats whilst getting to know even more about the brilliant characters in the show. Lana is such a complex character to play, it’s a joy for an actor to play a role with as many layers as Lana.”

As well as Vicky, Eric Shango, Nabil Elouahabi, Natalie Simpson and Maanuv Thiara also return, with actor Jason Flemyng joining the cast as a guest star for series three.

See the full cast list below:

Vicky McClure as EXPO Lana Washington

Eric Shango as Danny

Nabil Elouahabi as Hassan “Hass” Rahim

Natalie Simpson as DS Helen Morgan

Maanuv Thiara as DI Amar Batra

Julian Ovenden as Commander John Francis

Kerry Godliman as Dr Sonya Reeves

Kevin Eldon as Jeff Washington

Tamzin Griffin as Val Washington

Cast and crew speak about Season 3 of Trigger Point

Ahead of the third season airing on ITV/STV, executive producer Jed Mercurio and the cast spoke out about what fans can expect from the episodes. Jed teased: "I think we broke some new ground this year. We did some stunts that involved water, which we hadn't done before, and that was really exciting.

"We also featured chemical explosives and potentially chemical weapons in the story, which gave us something else to work with – it’s not just the force of an explosion, but actually having noxious chemicals involved meant there were other areas to explore dramatically. That was one of the things giving this season its own unique identity."

Actor Vicky McClure - who's also an executive producer on the show - added that her character would be facing PTSD this season, and explained what lengths she's gone to in ensuring an authentic performance.

"I lean on our advisor Joel, who is an actual expo, and has seen a lot," she explained. "He has always been absolutely paramount for me in terms of research, having him on set is the biggest gift for me.

"He has been able to share lots of tips and advice on how that storyline will play out, and he knows Lana well by now, so he knows what kind of character I've tried to develop and how PTSD would affect her."

Check out the first look photos from Trigger Point series three below:

When was filming?

Filming for series three of Trigger Point first started during the first week of February 2025, before concluding in early June 2025.

Where was it filmed?

Following the same pattern as the first two series, Trigger Point has been filmed in London, including locations such as Hackney, South Kilburn, Bethnal Gren, Hackney Wick and the Limehouse Link Tunnel.

Will there be another series?

Yes, the show has been renewed for a fourth series and filming is already complete!

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