<P> The series drew the highest Sunday night ratings for RTÉ in over a year . 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 . Subsequently , a second series was officially confirmed by RTÉ , with filming taking place throughout the summer of 2017 . 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 . 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 . </P>
<P> The series drew the highest Sunday night ratings for RTÉ in over a year . 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 . Subsequently , a second series was officially confirmed by RTÉ , with filming taking place throughout the summer of 2017 . 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 . 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 . </P>
how many episodes in striking out season 2
how many episodes in striking out season 2
six
six