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Vicky McClure, known for her compelling roles in Line of Duty and Alex Rider, returns as the formidable Explosives Officer (Expo) Lana Washington. An Afghan War veteran, Washington’s journey continues to be a focal point as the series prepares for another explosive run on UK screens this Sunday. Fans and newcomers alike can anticipate a season filled with high-stakes tension and intricate plot twists.

Produced by Jed Mercurio’s (Line of Duty, Bodyguard) HTM Television, in collaboration with All3Media International, which handles global distribution, Trigger Point delves into the lives of a dedicated team of bomb disposal officers in London. Their mission is to safeguard the capital from dangerous devices and escalating terrorist threats. The show has consistently garnered strong viewership, with season two averaging an impressive 8.1 million viewers and achieving 30 million streams on ITVX, solidifying its position as ITV1’s second-most-watched drama of 2024, only surpassed by Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

Season three, comprising six gripping episodes, sees Lana Washington and her squad embroiled in a new, sinister vendetta. What initially appears to be a solitary bomb threat quickly unravels into a complex conspiracy where “someone is targeting individuals and demanding revenue.” Working in close coordination with the Police Counter Terrorism Unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad faces an urgent race against time to unmask the bomber before they can claim another victim, pushing their skills and resilience to the absolute limit.

The upcoming season welcomes back familiar faces including Eric Shango as Danny, Nabil Elouahabi as Hassan “Hass” Rahim, Natalie Simpson as DS Helen Morgan, and Maanuv Thiara as DI Amar Batra. Adding a fresh dynamic, Jason Flemyng (Gemma Bovery, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) joins the cast as the formidable antagonist, Steven Wyles, promising to challenge Lana and her team in unprecedented ways.

Behind the scenes, the creative force remains robust. Jed Mercurio serves as executive producer alongside Daniel Walker (The Tourist), Jessica Sharkey (Breathtaking, Derry Girls), Chris Brandon, and star Vicky McClure herself. The lead writer for this compelling third season is Chris Brandon (Bloodlands), with directing duties shared by Jamie Donouhue (Doctor Who, A Discovery of Witches) and Audrey Cooke (Trigger Point, DI Ray), ensuring a consistent and high-quality narrative.

Vicky McClure recently offered insights into what viewers can expect from Lana Washington’s character arc. Having confronted immense drama and danger throughout the first two seasons, McClure emphasized the importance of addressing Lana’s psychological aftermath. “Because of what she’s faced in [seasons] one and two, we needed to address how she’s dealing with that, how she’s living,” she explained, hinting at a deeper exploration of Lana’s personal struggles and resilience in the face of relentless pressure.

Fans eager to catch the latest episodes can tune into ITV1 and STV, or stream the series on ITVX and STV Player. For those looking to catch up or re-experience the journey, both season one and two are currently available to stream on ITVX, providing the perfect opportunity to delve into the gripping world of Trigger Point before the new season’s explosive debut.