The Chief - Season 2

The Chief - Season 2

Season 2

As before, the second series will follow The Chief at work, at home and at play juggling a range of duties and responsibilities. The nation's big boss cop says it like he sees it, presenting himself as a master of multitasking. Bouncing between colleagues and family while protecting and serving an entire nation, The Chief cherishes his role as The GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of law enforcement.

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Episodes4
DatesJan 21, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026
Previous Season

Episodes

Autobiography
Season 2Episode 129 min

Autobiography

Who better to record the audiobook of the autobiography of Scotland's greatest policeman than tartan Hollywood legend Dougray Scott? The work is entitled No Apologies, and the Chief is a stickler for detail. He is soon coaching Scott's performance on everything from historical case accuracy to sexiness. Will a tight deadline and the crime-fighting needs of a nation prevent the Chief achieving lyrical literary perfection?

This is the story of the recording of the story of the making of the main man - Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.

Jan 21, 2026
Undercover
Season 2Episode 229 min

Undercover

There's a big shock for the top cop when the Chief discovers his daughter Ellen is dating an undercover policeman, leading to a dilemma that soon spirals into a moral nightmare. Miekelson cannot compromise security arrangements for a controversial visit from an overseas dignitary, but he also has to do the right thing by his family. Between cosy drinks at home and strategic briefings at Holyrood, the Chief juggles being the father of the nation and the best dad he can be.

Jan 21, 2026
New Justice Minister
Season 2Episode 329 min

New Justice Minister

Following a cabinet reshuffle, Zander McGurk breezes into a new job with big plans for Scotland's police operation. The straight-talking go-getter promises the Chief a bigger budget so long as he trims the fat from his force. Miekelson vows to step up and act as the Ozempic of spending. However, he soon discovers that getting with McGurk's programme means ditching the department of DEI. If the Chief signs that Faustian pact, can he live with his conscience and the judgy comments of his daughter's book group?

Jan 21, 2026
The Van
Season 2Episode 429 min

The Van

Miekelson's eco-activist daughter Ellen's choice of vehicle offends the neighbourhood, and there is concern on the Crescent that her ankle tag doesn't fit the prestigious postcode. Meanwhile, a routine background check during the Chief's annual contract renewal sparks rumours surrounding his past. The suspicion is that the dirt that has been dug up stains an otherwise spotless career. Soon the gossip spreads closer to home and tosses petrol on an already inflammable situation with his neighbours. Is it all smoke without fire? Or is this the concluding cremation of the Chief's career?

Jan 21, 2026

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