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Overview

For London's bomb disposal experts, no day is ever the same as they risk their lives protecting the city from harm.

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Trigger Point Series 2 | First Look | ITV

Cast

Nabil Elouahabi

Natalie Simpson

Creator:

Daniel Brierley

Fist Air Date:

2022-01-23

Episode Runtime:

45m

Production Companies:

HTM Television

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bomb disposal unit

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Vote Average: 6.9/10

Vote Count: 107 Votes

Show Popularity: 3.745

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 24 April 2026 at 5:35 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYThe high-octane explosive drama that reminds us why cutting the red wire is never as simple as it looks in the movies. Trigger Point follows Lana Washington (Vicky McClure), a veteran "Expo" (Explosives Officer) for the Metropolitan Police, as she navigates a London under siege from various terrorist factions. By today, April 24, 2026, the series has officially evolved into a "trilogy" archive; Season 3 premiered in October 2025, tackling a sinister vendetta campaign that forced Lana to deal with the visceral reality of her PTSD and long-term tinnitus. THE PROSVicky McClure is a 100% authentic win; she brings a sincere, grit-under-the-fingernails energy that makes Lana feel like a real person rather than a superhero. The tension is a total win, often using "real-time" sequences where the only sound is a ticking clock and Lana’s heavy breathing. It’s a gripping look at the technical world of bomb disposal—from "the long walk" to the heavy suits—thanks to the show employing actual veteran Expos as daily on-set advisors. It’s the "Go To" for armchair experts who want to know why you *actually* have to take your helmet off when you’re inches away from a device (spoiler: it’s about visibility and balance, not just bravery). THE CONSIt hits a 7/10 because the dialogue can occasionally feel a bit "Line of Duty Lite," with some technical jargon and plot twists that are a total head-scratcher if you think about them for more than five minutes. For some, the pacing in Season 3 felt a bit languid compared to the non-stop carnage of the first run, focusing more on Lana’s internal "crumbling" than the explosions. It misses a higher mark because the plot can feel a bit repetitive—there are only so many times you can disarm a bomb in a bathroom before it starts to feel like a "damp squib" of a trope. THE VERDICTA 7/10. It is a genuine, heart-pounding triumph that puts the "stress" in "stressful television." It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a realistic documentary, but as a "high-stakes Sunday night thriller," it’s a crown jewel of the ITV archive. As of April 2026, with a fourth series officially commissioned and set to air later this year, the countdown is already on for Lana’s next big "scrape". INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Heavy Metal: The bomb suit Vicky McClure wears in the archive episodes actually weighs more than she does; she insisted on keeping the 100% authentic weight during filming to ensure her physical struggle looked sincere.* Royal Visit: To mark the start of 2025’s filming, Queen Camilla actually visited the *Trigger Point* set, a regal highlight for a show that has become the "second most-watched drama" on its network.* The Wave: The Season 2 finale saw a witty, visceral twist where Lana diverted a bomb call to the terrorist leader's own van—effectively making the villain detonate herself with her own suitcase.* Cast Casualties: The series is famous for its "Jed Mercurio energy," meaning no one is safe—a fact painfully proven by the early, shocking deaths of major characters like Joel Nutkins (Adrian Lester) and Thom Youngblood (Mark Stanley).* Silent Menace: In Season 3, the show introduced chemical weapons and "dirty bombs" into the mix, adding a gripping new layer of danger that wasn't just about the blast radius. THE VIBELike holding your breath while trying to thread a needle in a hurricane. It smells of burnt rubber, old copper wire, industrial cleaning fluid, and the sharp, metallic tang of pure, unadulterated panic.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2022-01-23

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Season 2

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-01-28

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Season 3

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-10-26

Videos

Trigger Point Series 2 | First Look | ITV

Trigger Point | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

Cast

Nabil Elouahabi

Natalie Simpson

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 24 April 2026 at 6:35 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
The high-octane explosive drama that reminds us why cutting the red wire is never as simple as it looks in the movies. Trigger Point follows Lana Washington (Vicky McClure), a veteran “Expo” (Explosives Officer) for the Metropolitan Police, as she navigates a London under siege from various terrorist factions. By today, April 24, 2026, the series has officially evolved into a “trilogy” archive; Season 3 premiered in October 2025, tackling a sinister vendetta campaign that forced Lana to deal with the visceral reality of her PTSD and long-term tinnitus.
THE PROS
Vicky McClure is a 100% authentic win; she brings a sincere, grit-under-the-fingernails energy that makes Lana feel like a real person rather than a superhero. The tension is a total win, often using “real-time” sequences where the only sound is a ticking clock and Lana’s heavy breathing. It’s a gripping look at the technical world of bomb disposal—from “the long walk” to the heavy suits—thanks to the show employing actual veteran Expos as daily on-set advisors. It’s the “Go To” for armchair experts who want to know why you *actually* have to take your helmet off when you’re inches away from a device (spoiler: it’s about visibility and balance, not just bravery).
THE CONS
It hits a 7/10 because the dialogue can occasionally feel a bit “Line of Duty Lite,” with some technical jargon and plot twists that are a total head-scratcher if you think about them for more than five minutes. For some, the pacing in Season 3 felt a bit languid compared to the non-stop carnage of the first run, focusing more on Lana’s internal “crumbling” than the explosions. It misses a higher mark because the plot can feel a bit repetitive—there are only so many times you can disarm a bomb in a bathroom before it starts to feel like a “damp squib” of a trope.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. It is a genuine, heart-pounding triumph that puts the “stress” in “stressful television.” It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a realistic documentary, but as a “high-stakes Sunday night thriller,” it’s a crown jewel of the ITV archive. As of April 2026, with a fourth series officially commissioned and set to air later this year, the countdown is already on for Lana’s next big “scrape”.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* Heavy Metal: The bomb suit Vicky McClure wears in the archive episodes actually weighs more than she does; she insisted on keeping the 100% authentic weight during filming to ensure her physical struggle looked sincere.
* Royal Visit: To mark the start of 2025’s filming, Queen Camilla actually visited the *Trigger Point* set, a regal highlight for a show that has become the “second most-watched drama” on its network.
* The Wave: The Season 2 finale saw a witty, visceral twist where Lana diverted a bomb call to the terrorist leader’s own van—effectively making the villain detonate herself with her own suitcase.
* Cast Casualties: The series is famous for its “Jed Mercurio energy,” meaning no one is safe—a fact painfully proven by the early, shocking deaths of major characters like Joel Nutkins (Adrian Lester) and Thom Youngblood (Mark Stanley).
* Silent Menace: In Season 3, the show introduced chemical weapons and “dirty bombs” into the mix, adding a gripping new layer of danger that wasn’t just about the blast radius.
THE VIBE
Like holding your breath while trying to thread a needle in a hurricane. It smells of burnt rubber, old copper wire, industrial cleaning fluid, and the sharp, metallic tang of pure, unadulterated panic.

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