| Bulletproof | |
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| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "All Goes Wrong" by Chase & Status featuring Tom Grennan |
| Composer | Lorne Balfe |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Jonathan Finn |
| Cinematography | Sergio Delgado |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Sky One |
| Release | 15 May 2018 – 3 February 2021 |
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Bulletproof is a British police procedural television series, created by and starring Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters, that first broadcast on Sky One on 15 May 2018.[1] Produced by Vertigo Films and Company Pictures, the series follows NCA detectives, and best friends, Aaron Bishop (Clarke) and Ronnie Pike Jr. (Walters), who investigate some of the country's most dangerous criminals, including traffickers, drug dealers and armed robbers, whilst being overseen by their boss Sarah Tanner (Lindsey Coulson).[2]
The series was co-created and principally written by scriptwriter and director Nick Love, who was approached by Sky to work on the series following his work on the 2012 remake of The Sweeney.[3] Walters and Clarke commented to Deadline Hollywood that the series was inspired by films such as Lethal Weapon and Bad Boys, quoting that "the humour and funny moments come from the relationships between the characters."[4] The series' opening theme, "All Goes Wrong", was also personally chosen by Clarke and Walters. The complete series was released on DVD on 23 July 2018.[5] Worldwide distribution is handled by Sky Vision.[6]
On 19 June 2018, the day of the series one finale, a second series consisting of seven episodes was confirmed.[7] Sky TV announced in December 2019 that the second series would air on 20 March 2020.[8] Further, in August 2019 it was announced that a new three-part special would be broadcast in autumn 2020.[9] The special began airing on 20 January 2021, with all episodes released for on-demand viewing.[10] It sees Bishop and Pike journeying to South Africa to investigate the country's criminal underworld.[11][12][13]
On 15 January 2021, five days before the third series premiered, Bulletproof was renewed for a fourth series. The series was set to consist of eight episodes; filming had been scheduled to begin later in the year.[14][15][16] However, following allegations against Clarke in late April 2021 of sexual misconduct and bullying, filming was suspended, and makers Vertigo said they would investigate whether any of the allegations related to their productions.[17] In May 2021, the series was officially cancelled by Sky One.[18]
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- ^ White, Peter (19 June 2018). "Sky One Renews Buddy Cop Drama 'Bulletproof' For Second Season".
- ^ "Bulletproof Series 2 is coming soon". Sky.com. 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ Morgan, Jeffrey (13 December 2019). "Exclusive Ashley Clarke and Noel Edwards return in action-packed Bulletproof season 2 trailer". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters return in Bulletproof: South Africa as three-part special comes to Sky One". www.skygroup.sky. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Bulletproof". citycountdown.com. 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Smith, Damon (14 January 2021). "New to watch: Away, One Night In Miami, Blithe Spirit, WandaVision, Bulletproof..." The Irish News. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "What's on Sky in January 2021? From A Discovery of Witches to NCIS". Metro. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters set to return in fourth installment of Sky Original Bulletproof". www.skygroup.sky. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Sky Drama Bulletproof Has Been Renewed For A Fourth Season". www.tyla.com. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "More Bulletproof announced ahead of Bulletproof: South Africa". CultBox. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Noel Clarke: ITV drops drama Viewpoint finale after allegations". BBC News. 30 April 2021.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (21 May 2021). "Sky Cancels 'Bulletproof' Following Noel Clarke Sexual Misconduct Allegations (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
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