{"id":292750,"date":"2025-12-01T08:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T08:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/292750\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T08:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T08:53:14","slug":"itv-viewers-can-now-binge-all-episodes-of-australian-thriller-that-had-fans-hooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/292750\/","title":{"rendered":"ITV viewers can now binge all episodes of Australian thriller that had fans \u2018hooked\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tsummary__ai-icon<\/p>\n<p>ITV has added the Australian thriller Bay of Fires seasons 2 to its ITVX streaming platform<\/p>\n<p>The show follows Stella, a single mother who navigates her family\u2019s new life in the strange and secretive Mystery Bay<\/p>\n<p>Viewers praise the series for its stunning cinematography, strong performances, and engaging twists<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCreated with AI assistance. Quality assured by Metro editors.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITV<\/a> fans are in for a treat this weekend with all episodes of a hit comedy drama landing on UK streaming.<\/p>\n<p>Australian dark comedy thriller Bay of Fires first launched in 2023, with the second season <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/11\/uk-viewers-can-finally-binge-gripping-australian-thriller-series-23380090\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hitting screens Down Under<\/a> earlier this year, and now it\u2019s our turn.<\/p>\n<p>UK viewers can now binge the whole show now that season two has arrived in full on ITVX.<\/p>\n<p>The show stars <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/19\/australian-crime-drama-hailed-outstanding-finally-drops-completely-free-uk-streamer-22585696\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marta Dusseldorp as Stella<\/a>, who moves with her family to the fictious Mystery Bay, as she has to adjust to new surroundings and suspicious neighbours placed in witness protection.<\/p>\n<p>The synopsis for the original series read: \u2018Single mother of two Stella has no option but to move her young family to the last place on earth anyone would expect.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This town is a tiny community rife with simmering feuds, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/crime-news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">crime<\/a> and sometimes, murder.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_275978689-15d9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24909890\" alt=\"From Archipelago Productions and Fremantle. The Bay Of Fires: SR1: Ep2 on ITVX Pictured: Otis Heikkinen [Imi Mbedla], Stella [Marta Dusseldorp] and Iris Heikkinen [Ava Caryofyllis]. This photograph is (C) Archipelago Productions\/Fremantle and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com\/presscentre\/itvpictures\/terms\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tBay of Fires is now available in full on ITVX (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_204197876-0420.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24909640\" alt=\"From Archipelago Productions and Fremantle. The Bay Of Fires: SR1 on ITVX Pictured: Stella [Marta Dusseldorp]. This photograph is (C) Archipelago Productions\/Fremantle and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com\/presscentre\/itvpictures\/terms\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tMarta Dusseldorp co-created the show and stars as Stella (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Fans have admitted the show got them \u2018hooked\u2019, with some viewers heaping praise on the \u2018unexpected twits and turns\u2019 leaving them wanting more.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Bay of Fires is one of the freshest, most exciting shows I\u2019ve seen to date,\u2019 wrote Niltiac01 on IMBd, while marita-54015 added: \u2018What a great mix of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/comedy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">comedy<\/a> and drama all filmed in beautiful locations.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Bay of Fires is a fresh take on the dramedy genre with moments of high tension as well as witty dialogue that leaves your stomach sore,\u2019 raved user virginiawoolf09.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Marta gives an incredible performance as the hapless [Stella] as she attempts to navigate family, moving house and murderous Russians.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_275978560-e63e.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24909828\" alt=\"ITV can now binge all episodes of Australian thriller that had fans ?hooked? Bay of Fires\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe dark comedy thriller has left viewers \u2018hooked\u2019 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_202419078-b843.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24909646\" alt=\"From Archipelago Productions and Fremantle. The Bay Of Fires: SR1: Ep8 on ITVX Pictured: Stella [Marta Dusseldorp] and Jerimiah [Toby Leonard Moore]. This photograph is (C) Archipelago Productions\/Fremantle and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com\/presscentre\/itvpictures\/terms\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tFans have praised Marta\u2019s performance and the show\u2019s cinematography (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Viewers have praised the striking locations and cinematography to \u2018capture the mood\u2019, and others couldn\u2019t get enough of Marta\u2019s leading performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Unexpected twists and turns left me wanting more, much more,\u2019 wrote adeneyc.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The central character played by Marta Dusseldorp shows believable emotion as her seemingly cosy corporate world is upended in an instant\u2026the feeling of being on a runaway train to an uncertain and dangerous future prevails.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>While shaunmcale added: \u2018I\u2019ve only seen the first episode so far, but I\u2019m already SUPER hooked. The show is beautifully shot, with stunning scenery of the Tasmanian coastline. 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