The 'gripping' crime thriller has been a hit with TV fans08:31, 20 May 2026TV fans are calling for a second series of Channel 5 crime drama with “twists and turns.”‌The four-part drama titled Number One Fan has been described as "a gripping thriller where fame hides dangerous secrets".‌It follows former Strictly winner Jill Halfpenny as beloved television presenter Lucy Logan, who becomes the object of an obsessive fan, Donna, portrayed by Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay, who has a dark and murky past.‌The synopsis continues: "With a hit morning show, huge following on social media, and a gorgeous family, her life is perfect. Enter Donna."Walking through a car park, Lucy's handbag is swiped by a mugger, and Donna intervenes to save the day. Donna is Lucy's biggest fan, and Lucy invites her to visit her on the set of her show in gratitude.‌"Lucy thinks that's the end of it, but wherever Lucy goes, Donna's there too. In her studio audiences, at launch events, when she's shopping, on the school run, outside her house. Lucy can't escape her, as what starts off as an obsessive fan turns sinister.”Previously speaking about the show, Sally Lindsay described it as "dark and a bit of a rollercoaster".She said, "You think it's taking you down one path with this famous TV presenter, the queen of daytime television, who meets someone who adores her, and then you go down this completely different path that you're not expecting.‌"When I read it, I was like, 'Well, I didn't see that coming.' It's quite contemporary, but it also explores television's past and things that just wouldn't happen now."For me and for Jill, we've been knocking around for nearly 30 years, so we remember living through all that."‌The thriller concluded earlier this month, and the finale left fans wanting more, as they now beg show bosses for a second series.One fan wrote: “This was brilliant. And it was obvious that the twists weren’t going to end anytime soon!! Defo begging for a series 2!!!”Another commented, “Sally was one scary fan! Great show, got to be series 2.” A third said: “Need series 2!”Article continues belowOne fan commented: “I’ve loved watching the number one fan.” Another wrote: "INCREDIBLE! Binged the entire show, wonderful by all! Jill, Sally, and Sharlene delivered masterpiece performances."Meanwhile, one viewer joked: “These two will never let it rest, that's for sure!!! It's like watching a championship chess match.”Number One Fan is available to watch on 5.