Northern Ireland Cop Drama Blue Lights Wins Best Drama BAFTA 2025

The Northern Ireland-based police drama Blue Lights won the Best Drama award at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards, beating notable BBC shows like Sherwood and Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, as well as Netflix’s Supacell. The series, which debuted in 2023, follows rookie officers in Belfast navigating paramilitary-linked crime gangs and systemic corruption within the police force, while also exploring timely social issues. Blue Lights has gained critical acclaim and a strong viewership, averaging over four million viewers per episode. The show’s cast includes Sian Brooke, who plays Grace Ellis, and the series has been praised for its gripping and soapy storytelling style. Filming for the third season is currently underway in Belfast, with a release expected later this year. Blue Lights’ BAFTA win marks its first major award, adding to its earlier success at the Broadcast Awards in London.