Season guide

The Thick of It: Season 2

3 episodes Premiered Oct 20, 2005

Previously on The Thick of It

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Thick of It Season 1.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 2 Episodes

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Mytharc (2): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Oct 20, 2005

Something goes terribly wrong at a ministerial visit to a factory – only Malcolm can help, but will he?

S2·E2 Core

Oct 27, 2005

There's a reshuffle in the offing and the PM's new 'blue skies' advisor is making trouble...

S2·E3 Mytharc

Nov 3, 2005

Someone sends an email they shouldn't have, while Hugh lies to a Select Committee...