If you've run out of things to binge watch, you're in luck as there's another new one to get stuck into this week as ITV launch DI Ray.
Another Bank Holiday brings another new drama on the channel. Two weeks ago, over Easter it was The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe that had millions glued over consecutive nights and the May Bank Holiday has seen another new some come flying out of the traps - with Parminder Nagra taking on the titular role.
Filmed in the Midlands last year, DI Ray is a FOUR part series that tracks a compelling murder investigation whilst exploring the emotive subject of racism in the workplace. It asks difficult questions about what it’s like to be British but feel ‘other.’ And it does so whilst sending viewers on a thrilling ride through the murky underworld of Birmingham and beyond.
And just like The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe, which took over the ITV schedule last month, DI Ray will occupy the coveted 9pm slot over consecutive nights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Teasing what to expect from the thriller, the channel's Head of Drama, Polly Hill commented: "Maya’s script is brilliant. It’s funny, relevant and introduces the fabulous DI Ray, played by the equally fabulous Parminder Nagra. It’s always hard to find a fresh detective, but it feels we have with Rachita Ray, in a thriller that will keep the audience captivated till the end.”
A teaser for Wednesday's third episode reads: "The body count continues to rise as Rachita and the team uncover more evidence, leading them to believe they are dealing with highly dangerous organised criminals."
