Malpractice season 2 cast, episodes and premiere date as medical thriller returns to ITV

ITV's gripping medical thriller Malpractice is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season debut, after the first series took the screen by storm in 2023.

The first series centred around Dr Lucinda Edwards (Niamh Algar), who becomes the focus of a medical investigation after a patient dies during her shift.

Shortly after its release, the show landed an impressive 86% critic's score on review site Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising the relevance of the storyline and Niamh's "strong lead performance".

Season two introduces viewers to Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes), an on-call psychiatric registrar who navigates a tumultuous personal life while tackling the pressures of his high-stakes job.

"When on-call psychiatric registrar Dr James Ford finds himself caught between an anxious new mother's postnatal check-up and the sectioning of a psychotic patient, no one could predict the tragic outcome," reads the official synopsis.

Norma Callahan (Helen Behan) and George Adjei (Jordan Kouame) from the Medical Investigation Unit are quick on the scene to delve into Dr Ford's actions, reports .

"Yet what appears to be a series of bad choices by one doctor spreads beyond the psychiatric unit to a hospital seemingly at war with itself. Is Dr Ford a doctor with a God complex, or a victim himself?" the logline continues.

"With the investigation closing in, can Dr Ford save his already fragile career from a string of apparently damning mistakes? And can the MIU uncover the truth of what happened despite fierce opposition from all sides?"

Here's everything you need to know about the ITV medical drama, including release date, cast and episode details.

When will Malpractice be released?

The edge-of-your-seat series is slated to hit ITV1 screens with its premiere on Sunday, May 4 at 9pm. Every episode will simultaneously drop on ITVX for your binge-watching pleasure.

Who is in the cast of Malpractice?

This season, Malpractice welcomes back some familiar faces and introduces new actors to its roster. Tom Hughes spearheads the cast, while Helen Behan and Jordan Kouame make their return.

There's a slew of new talent joining them, including Am I Being Unreasonable actress Selin Hizli as Dr Sophia Hernandez, and Zoe Telford from Sherlock taking on the role of Dr Kate McAllister.

Adding depth to the casting pool are Blue Lights' Hannah McClean, Seraphina Beh of Top Boy fame, Rick Warden from The Jetty, and Ace Bhatti known for Line of Duty, each in pivotal supporting roles.

"I couldn't be more delighted to be playing James and helping bring to life Grace's pertinent and important piece [of writing], which stopped me in my tracks when I read it. I hope the audience, when they see it, are equally as gripped and engaged by it, as I was," lead actor Tom previously said in a statement.

Episode Count

Malpractice season two consists of five hour-long episodes. Episode one premieres tomorrow, and the following two episodes will air over the next two days. Episodes four and five will then air the following week.

Malpractice's medical background comes from its writer, former NHS consultant psychiatrist Grace Ofori-Attah.

Malpractice season 2 premieres on Sunday, May 4 on ITV1 and ITVX