Innocent: Series 2
Season two of the television series focuses upon the scandal that rocked the small Cumbrian town of Keswick in 2015 involving school teacher Sally Wright. Sally was alleged to be having an affair with her sixteen-year-old pupil, Matty Taylor. When Matty is found dead, having been brutally stabbed with a broken cider bottle, suspicion immediately falls upon Sally. This suspicion is heightened because Sally had admitte
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Innocent is a British anthology television series produced by TXTV productions and first broadcast on ITV.
- The series centers on the overarching theme of people who were wrongly accused of murder attempting to rebuild their lives while police hunt for the true culprit.
- The television series is created by Matthew Arlidge and Chris Lang.
- Cast members associated with the series include Lee Ingleby, Katherine Kelly, Daniel Ryan, and Adrian Rawlins.
Season overview
Season two of the television series focuses upon the scandal that rocked the small Cumbrian town of Keswick in 2015 involving school teacher Sally Wright. Sally was alleged to be having an affair with her sixteen-year-old pupil, Matty Taylor. When Matty is found dead, having been brutally stabbed with a broken cider bottle, suspicion immediately falls upon Sally. This suspicion is heightened because Sally had admitted to taking a special interest in the boy. As the crime investigation unfolds, the narrative explores the fallout of these serious allegations within the small community and the intense scrutiny placed on the school teacher as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the young pupil.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
May 17, 2021 · 45 min
Matthew Taylor, a 16-year-old school boy was brutally murdered in the quiet Lake District. Five years later the accused is found not guilty and released from prison, but who did k
Episode 2
May 18, 2021 · 43 min
As Sally begins a confident return to work, the police question Anna Stamp - what is she hiding, and more importantly what are Matthew’s parents covering up? Karen grows increasing
Episode 3
May 19, 2021 · 44 min
As Sally and Sam grow closer, the police investigation turns to Gary Walker, but what is his connection? Meanwhile, Bethany's link to Matthew comes to light as Karen admits a damni
Episode 4
May 20, 2021 · 45 min
With Karen still in police custody, Bethany takes matters into her own hands - making a crucial discovery and forcing a confession. Braithwaite and his team continue their search f