how many episodes in striking out season 2
Striking Out The series drew the highest Sunday night ratings for RTÉ in over a year.[8] Prior to the broadcast of the first episode, RTÉ’s Head of Drama Jane Gogan confirmed to the Irish Examiner that a second series was already in development.[9] Subsequently, a second series was officially confirmed by RTÉ, with filming taking place throughout the summer of 2017.[10] The second series, extended to six episodes, has commenced broadcasting in 2018, with Maria Doyle Kennedy, Moe Dunford and Jane Brennan amongst the new cast members. Simon Massey will also act as director.[11] In 2018, Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd acquired the rights to air the series in the United Kingdom, with the first series airing on the newly launched 5Select from 13 February 2018.