ITV has confirmed the future of a popular drama(Image: PA)

ITVX drama breaks streaming records as third series confirmed

The thriller that had ITVX's most streamed premiere has now been given the green light for a third series, with a total of 26 million streams for the first two series in the UK alone

by · DevonLive

ITV has shared an update on the Australian drama that shattered streaming records for the network. The Twelve, which was the most streamed premiere on ITVX, has now been given the go-ahead for a third series.

The legal drama has been a massive success with UK viewers, having been streamed over 26 million times since its first series debuted on ITVX in February 2023. This makes it one of the platform's most successful dramas to date. The second series was streamed this year.

The show stars Peaky Blinders and Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill as criminal barrister Brett Colby, with the first two series highlighting two distinct cases.

Sam Neill as Brett Colby in The Twelve(Image: ITV)

The initial trial centred on a woman accused of murdering her niece, while the second trial involved two former lovers charged with the murder of farm owner Bernice Price, portrayed by Kris McQuade, known for her roles in Rosehaven and the horror film Cargo, reports the Mirror.

The series is viewed through the lens of twelve ordinary jurors tasked with evaluating the evidence and determining the defendants' guilt or innocence. Each juror is dealing with their own personal dramas.

The Twelve also features Frances O'Connor as senior solicitor Meredith Nelson-Moore. She also directed the 2022 film Emily, based on the life of writer Emily Bronte.

The Twelve is returning for a third series(Image: ITV)

It has now been confirmed that The Twelve has been commissioned by the FOXTEL Group for another series. The show is produced by Warner Bros, International Production Australia and Easy Tiger, with Fifth Season handling global distribution.

The series will feature Brett delving into a cold case murder trial set in Margaret River, Western Australia. In anticipation of the show, he teased: "With many twists and turns and surprises, it will keep you guessing until the end."

The Twelve is a reimagining of the 2019 Belgian miniseries De twaalf, originally created by Sanne Nuyens and Bert Van Dael.

The Twelve series one and two are now available to stream on ITVX