ITV recommissions "Trigger Point", produced by HTM Television

ITV has recommissioned a fourth series of "Trigger Point", starring Vicky McClure and produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television. The announcement comes as filming concludes on the third series, which has been in production across London since January.

Series three of "Trigger Point" will air in the autumn schedule this year on ITV1 and STV and be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player, with series four coming to screens in 2026. The last series to have aired – series two – averaged 8.1 million viewers and was streamed 30 million times on ITVX.

"Trigger Point" follows a team of bomb disposal officers, known as EXPOs, as they dedicate themselves to keeping the capital safe from explosive devices and terrorist threats. The series is in association with All3Media International, who distribute the series internationally. Executive producers are Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty, Breathtaking), Daniel Walker (Boat Story, The Tourist), Jessica Sharkey (Breathtaking, Derry Girls), Chris Brandon, and Vicky McClure. 

The new series is written by Chris Brandon (Bloodlands) and will be directed by Jennie Darnell (Payback, Line of Duty) and Nirpal Bhogal (DI Ray, Grace), with series producer Kristian Dench (The Capture, Red Eye) and block producer Kingsley Hoskins (The Road Trip, The Flatshare).

On recommissioning the propulsive drama series for a fourth time, ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill commented: ‘"Trigger Point" is one of ITV’s most-watched dramas of last year after "Mr Bates vs The Post Office", so I’m delighted that this thrilling series is returning for a fourth series. I know audiences will be once again on the edge of their seat as Lana and the team take us on another thrilling ride to keep the capital safe," expressed.