The second series of hit French drama The Returned, will air on Channel 4 in 2014.

The Returned – Channel 4

The Returned first series draws to a conclusion on Channel 4 on Sunday July 28.

Season two of the supernatural thriller will begin production in early 2014.

On average, some 1.8 million UK viewers have tuned into the show’s debut series each week, with a 7.1% audience share during its 9pm Sunday slot.

Series two will consist of eight hour-long episodes.