Quick answer · Season 2
Showtrial season 2 ran from September 24, 2026 to October 15, 2026 on BritBox (5 episodes).
Is there a season 3 of Showtrial?
No. Showtrial ran for two seasons on BBC One, and no third season has been commissioned. In the U.S., both seasons stream on BritBox.
Source: TellyVisions, isitback.com; checked October 22, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- September 24, 2026
- Where
- BritBox
- Time
- Not announced
- Episodes
- 5
- Finale
- October 15, 2026
- U.K. premiere
- October 6, 2024
Where to watch Showtrial season 2 in the U.S.
Season 2 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Officer X | [1][4] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 2 | The Gambler | [1][4] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 3 | Decoys | [2][4] | Time not announced | Projected |
| 4 | No More Questions | [2][4] | Time not announced | Projected |
| 5 | The Smaller Picture | [2][4] | Time not announced | Projected |
"Projected" dates follow the announced weekly pattern but were not individually listed by the platform. We replace them when a listing is published.
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Showtrial
A BBC legal thriller in which each season follows a sensational case from arrest to verdict while the press and public pass their own judgement. In season 2, a climate activist left for dead in a hit-and-run appears to name a serving police officer as his attacker.
Season 2: BritBox began weekly releases in the U.S. with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, September 24, 2026; the remaining three episodes follow weekly on Thursdays.
- Originally from: BBC One / BBC iPlayer (first aired October 31, 2021)
- Cast: Michael Socha (PC Justin Mitchell), Adeel Akhtar (Sam Malik), Francesca Annis (Cast member)
All seasons
Season 2
Season completeBritBox began weekly releases in the U.S. with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, September 24, 2026; the remaining three episodes follow weekly on Thursdays.
Season 1
StreamingThe first case, released on BritBox as a full-season binge on September 3, 2026.
Common questions
Where can I watch Showtrial season 2 in the U.S.?
On BritBox, which premiered two episodes on Thursday, September 24, 2026 and releases the remaining three weekly, so the finale is projected for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
How many episodes are in Showtrial season 2?
Five, the same as season 1. BritBox released episodes 1 and 2 together on September 24, 2026 and is releasing the rest weekly.
Do I need to watch season 1 first?
No. Each season is a separate case. BritBox released all of season 1 on September 3, 2026.
When does Showtrial season 2 episode 3 come out on BritBox?
Episode 3, "Decoys," is projected for Thursday, October 1, 2026, one week after the two-episode premiere. Episode 4 follows on October 8 and the finale, episode 5, on October 15.
When was the first episode of Showtrial season 2?
Season 2 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, September 24, 2026 on BritBox.
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Sources
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Update history
- Added projected U.S. dates for episodes 3–5 (BritBox said the remaining three episodes release weekly after the September 24 premiere) and an FAQ on the episode 3 date.
- Added an FAQ on the season 2 episode count.
- Page published mid-run. Only the premiere-day episodes are dated; BritBox has said later episodes run weekly through the end of October.
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