Hit Point release date speculation: when could it air?

Hit Point is not only the first original scripted drama commissioned by UKTV’s U&Dave, but it’s a show that already comes armed with a notable pedigree. The police thriller comes from Howard Overman, the BAFTA-winning writer behind Misfits and The War of the Worlds, and is also directed by David Caffrey, whose most notable credits include Peaky Blinders and The Gentlemen.

The six-part series follows two thirty-something detectives, Leo and Bella, whose latest case pulls them deep into the West London underworld.

Billed as an “adrenaline-charged blend of high-stakes crime thriller and sizzling romantic drama”, it pairs a will-they/won’t-they relationship with dark humour, action and mounting betrayal. Nick Blood and Saffron Hocking lead the cast, with the series produced by Urban Myth Films and co-financed by Canal+. But when will it air? Read on to find out.

Hit Point release date speculation: When could it air?

No exact release date has been confirmed for Hit Point.

UKTV have indicated that the series will air on U&Dave and stream on U in summer 2026 – so it’ll likely be landing on our screens very soon.

We do know that when it does drop, the series comprises of six 60-minute episodes, so plenty to tuck into. We will update this page once UKTV confirms a firm start date and scheduling pattern.

Is there a trailer for Hit Point?

An official trailer for Hit Point has been released and while it may not give too much away about what we can expect, it can be viewed below.

Who will be in the Hit Point cast?

Agents of SHIELD star Nick Blood and Top Boy‘s Saffron Hocking take on the lead roles in Hit Point as detectives Leo and Bella.

However, the pair are set to be joined by a strong ensemble of supporting cast members.

The confirmed main cast includes:

• Nick Blood as Leo
• Saffron Hocking as Bella
• Brendan Coyle as Michael
• Peter Serafinowicz as Carter
• Nadia Parkes as Sophia

Further supporting cast include William Abadie (Emily in Paris) as Pascal, Moe Bar-El (Alien: Earth) as Dylan, Ossian Perret (The Last Kingdom) as Lucas and Joshua Sher (The Undeclared War) as Alfie.

What will happen in Hit Point?

The story follows detectives Leo and Bella, thirty-something cops whose investigation drags them into “the dangerous West London underworld”. The synopsis continues: “On the hunt for answers, the lines between their personal and professional lives blur with every twist and betrayal.

“Packed with razor-sharp humour, and heart-stopping action, Hit Point is a gripping, fast-paced series where loyalty is tested, secrets explode, and love might just be the most dangerous game of all.”

Overman’s series has been described as an “adrenaline-charged blend of high-stakes crime thriller and sizzling romantic drama”, built around a central will-they/won’t-they relationship. So, it’s safe to say that this may not be our usual run-of-the-mill cop drama as with this growing romantic connection, it will surely bring the theme of loyalty to the fore.

Where can I watch Hit Point?

Hit Point will air on U&Dave, UKTV’s free-to-air channel, and stream free on U, which is available via app or TV on Freeview Play, Freely, Amazon Fire TV, YouView, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Freesat, Sky Glass, Sky Stream, NOW and Roku.

Internationally, Canal+ is co-financing the series and has picked it up to distribute across more than 50 regions in Europe, Africa and Asia.

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