Ridley Season 1 • TV Show
Ridley • TV Show • Rating 6.2 out of 10
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of Ridley
Ridley currently has 2 seasons and 8 episodes. Most episodes run for around 90 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2025.
Ridley Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Ridley coming?
Ridley is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on August 25, 2025. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 16 (ES), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Ridley
Watch the main official trailer for Ridley in one place. Most of these clips were released around August 2022, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in August 2022
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overview
What is Ridley about?
Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case. It blends mystery, drama and crime elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom and United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Paul Matthew Thompson and Jonathan Fisher.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Ridley
Ridley has been releasing episodes between August 2022 and August 2025 across 2 seasons. So far there are 8 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 36 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Ridley
The main cast includes Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh and Terence Maynard. Behind the scenes, it is created by Paul Matthew Thompson and Jonathan Fisher, shaped by showrunner Paul Matthew Thompson, Jonathan Fisher and Ingrid Goodwin.
Adrian Dunbar
as DI Alex Ridley
Bronagh Waugh
as DI Carol Farman
Terence Maynard
as DCI Paul Goodwin
George Bukhari
as DC Darren Lakhan
Julie Graham
as Annie Marling
Georgie Glen
as Dr. Wendy Newstone
Bhavna Limbachia
as Geri Farman
Tareq Al-Jeddal
as Jack Farman