ITV confirms future of popular drama after record-breaking success

ITV has provided an update on an Australian drama that shattered the broadcaster's streaming records. 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.

Peaky Blinders and Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill stars as criminal barrister Brett Colby in the first two series, each of which spotlighted separate cases.

The initial trial centred on a woman accused of murdering her niece, while the second trial involved two former lovers accused of killing 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 from the perspective 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.

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

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 global distribution provided by Fifth Season.

Brett is set to delve into a cold case murder trial that took place in Margaret River, Western Australia. Giving fans a glimpse of what's to come, he revealed: "With many twists and turns and surprises, it will keep you guessing until the end."

The Twelve is based on the 2019 Belgian miniseries De twaalf, created by Sanne Nuyens and Bert Van Dael.

The Twelve series one and two are available on ITVX