One of the creators of Blue Lights has shared that season 3 will be much broader in scope, taking the story outside of Belfast for the first time. Although the show’s new police officers have become more experienced, a growing and organized criminal presence in Belfast is pushing them into increasingly dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.
Season 3 of Blue Lights centers around organized crime, with Cathy Tyson delivering a chilling performance as Dana Morgan. This season moves away from traditional gang warfare and focuses on a more sophisticated criminal network involving exclusive clubs, lawyers, and wealthy professionals. High-end drugs are being distributed throughout Belfast using an app that hides the identities of those involved.
I was at a BBC event in London last month for Blue Lights season 3, and I finally got to hear from one of the show’s creators, Declan Lawn, about why they’re diving so deep into organized crime this season. He explained that Northern Ireland is really going through a shift, with the old paramilitary groups changing their roles and international crime becoming a much bigger issue. It’s fascinating to see the show reflecting that reality.
Northern Ireland is unfortunately being used as a pathway for cocaine being smuggled into the rest of the UK. This highlights a common pattern where organized crime groups establish themselves in a city – as the intelligence officer Colly explained, they quickly bring in professionals like lawyers and accountants to help them operate and move money.
Lawn explained that the changes were based on feedback he’d received and a desire to keep the show fresh. He wanted each season to feel new and relevant, and felt this direction was the best way to achieve that.
I’ve been really intrigued by the background of Blue Lights. Before making the show, the creator, Declan Lawn, and his co-creator, Adam Patterson, were actually investigative journalists in Belfast. They did a lot of work for BBC’s Panorama, focusing on the aftermath of the conflict. What’s fascinating is they actively worked with current and former police officers throughout the process. They’ve said their goal was to make a police drama set in Belfast that felt truly authentic – so much so that even the police themselves would recognize it as real. I read about this on the Queen’s University Belfast website, and it really explains the show’s grounded feel.
This season’s intense plot has introduced fascinating new characters and given us a deeper look into the PSNI’s investigative team. We meet Paul “Colly” Collins (Michael Smiley), a key intelligence officer whose questionable methods impact everyone, including constables Grace (Siân Brooke), Annie (Katherine Devlin), and Tommy (Nathan Braniff).
Because organized crime is a complex subject, the show Blue Lights leaves some questions unanswered after three seasons. Fortunately, viewers can expect those mysteries to be resolved in season 4. The BBC actually greenlit seasons 3 and 4 together, even before season 2 aired in the UK, and BritBox will be streaming the new season as well.
The first two episodes of Blue Lights season 3 are now streaming on BritBox in the US. Each Thursday, a new episode will be released until December 18th.
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