'The Cage' Series Cast And Character Guide - IMDb
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- Netflix drama The Cage renewal: Netflix reportedly renewed The Cage for a second season in 2025, signaling continued interest in the MMA-themed series .[1]
- BBC drama The Cage (UK) updates: The Cage is a five-episode BBC One crime drama set in Liverpool, starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, with release anticipated late 2025 to early 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer, according to ongoing press and previews .[2]
- Cast and production details: Early press reveals confirm Sheridan Smith as Leanne and Michael Socha as Maddie, with filming in Liverpool/Merseyside in 2025 and a creative team including Tony Schumacher (writer) and Al Mackay (director), aiming for a strong character-driven thriller .[4][2]
- Additional media and previews: Multiple outlets and fan channels released teaser breakdowns and first-look material around mid-2025, indicating sustained anticipation though official air dates remained fluid at that time .[3][7]
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- The Cage (Netflix) — renewal for Season 2: hopeful for streaming continuation and wider audience reach.[1]
- The Cage (BBC One) — five-episode crime drama in production with a late-2025 to early-2026 release window in the UK.[2]
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